Introduction
The Universiti Teknologi Brunei Gallery, located within The Pearl Building of the university, presents a captivating exploration of the institution’s history. Through a chronological narrative, it illustrates the evolution from its early days as the Institute Teknologi Brunei (ITB) to its current status as one of the prominent universities in Brunei. The Gallery delves into the significant milestones, transformations, and contributions that have shaped the extraordinary journey of UTB.
Inception and Growth
UTB was first established in 1986 as Institut Teknologi Brunei (ITB). In 2008, ITB was upgraded from a higher learning institution offering Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes in Engineering, Business and Computing to a university, and was then changed to Universiti Teknologi Brunei on 1 March 2016. UTB specialises in the areas of Engineering, Business, Computing, Applied Sciences & Mathematics and Design. This period saw the expansion of its campus, drawing a diverse student body, including local talents and international learners.
Transformation and Evolution
In 2008, a monumental transformation occurred as ITB attained university status and was renamed Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB). This transition marked Brunei’s unwavering commitment to advancing education and research in technology and engineering. UTB continued to offer a diverse range of programs, including undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. With this new identity, UTB’s campus also underwent significant development, boasting state-of-the-art facilities, modern classrooms, advanced laboratories, research centres, and a dynamic student community.
