Future Made for 200 Years
Heriot-Watt University Dubai offers an extensive range of research-informed degree programmes in a global study environment, with strong links to business and industry.
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Engineering Scholars Award
LEARN MOREEmpower your engineering career with Heriot-Watt University Dubai’s exclusive Engineering Scholars Award applicable to students applying for undergraduate programmes in selected majors.
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Why choose Heriot-Watt?
Heriot-Watt University enjoys an established reputation for world-class teaching and practical, leading-edge research.
We were founded in 1821 as the world's first mechanics institute. In 1966 we were granted University status by Royal Charter.
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We offer a range of programmes at degree entry, undergraduate and postgraduate level.
A truly international university with five global campuses, partners in 150 countries and 30,000 students studying worldwide.
Heriot-Watt University is celebrating the 200th anniversary of its founding roots in Scotland in 1821, which created the world's first mechanics institute in the heart of Edinburgh.
Join us for a programme of events and debates.
200th anniversary
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We are rated 270th in the world, 33rd in UK and 5th in Scotland.
QS World University Rankings 2022