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Announcement

Campus closure and temporary transition to online learning

Following the latest government announcement, universities have been asked to continue distance learning and working from Monday, April 6 to Friday, April 17 2026 (inclusive). As this period coincides with our April break, there are no scheduled teaching activities. The Heriot-Watt University Dubai campus will remain closed during this period, with all other services continuing remotely. For more information and support, please click the button below.

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Register for our Virtual Open Day

Join us for our upcoming Virtual Open Day on 15 April 2026. Our Open Days are a perfect opportunity to chat with our academics, hear about your funding options and learn about our university, all from the comfort of your home.

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Study at our Dubai Campus

We offer a range of programmes at degree entry, undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Foundation

Our one-year Degree Entry (Foundation) Programmes are tailored to the Bachelor degrees that we teach, giving you a pathway into the first year of our degrees.

Undergraduate study

Our portfolio of undergraduate programmes covers a range of management, engineering, built environment and fashion subjects.

Postgraduate study

We offer an impressive range of postgraduate taught programmes.

PhD study

Research training in the form of PhD programmes is an important part of our offering at the Dubai campus.

Why choose Heriot-Watt?

Heriot-Watt University enjoys an established reputation for world-class teaching and practical, leading-edge research.

Why choose us?

We were one of the first overseas university to set up in Dubai International Academic City, offering top quality British education to people from the Gulf area.

Go Global

As a global university, Heriot-Watt offers inter-campus transfers and the chance to experience our UK and Malaysia campuses.

Edinburgh Business School

The Edinburgh Business School offers premium business management education at both, undergraduate and postgraduate level, with programs in Accountancy, Business Management, Marketing, Enterprise, Finance, Logistics and Strategy.

30,000

students worldwide

A truly international university with five global campuses, partners in 150 countries and 30,000 students studying worldwide.

Virtual Tour

Walk through our campus virtually and get a feel for the places where you will learn, connect, and grow.

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Peek into our state-of-the art campus

MoHESR

Our Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes are accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the UAE.

Discover the new James Watt Building

Take a look at our newly launched 48,000 sq. ft. building that hosts brand-new learning and social spaces.

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Scholarships and discounts

You may be eligible for a scholarship, bursary or discount that is available specifically to students studying at our Dubai campus.

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