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Built Environment

We offer a wide selection of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes specifically designed to support and strengthen the unprecedented economic expansion of the built environment across the UAE and the Gulf region. Our courses feature a highly flexible teaching style to accommodate the busy schedules of working students, leading to stimulating and vital professions with ample opportunities for career advancement.

Why choose Heriot-Watt?

5 Stars

Consistently rated 5 stars by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority.

MoHESR

All current undergraduate and postgraduate programmes are accredited by the UAE’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR).

5th

5th University in Scotland, 32nd in the UK and 256th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025).

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Undergraduate programmes

Our Undergraduate programmes have been designed to help students develop the necessary skills and understanding that will help them excel in their careers.

Postgraduate programmes

Our Postgraduate programmes provide students with all the necessary resources that could help them make informed career choices.