School of Engineering and Physical Sciences
About our school
The School of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) has an excellent international research reputation and close ties with the professional and industrial world of science, engineering and technology.
Whatever the level of study, our graduates are equipped to take up the challenges facing engineers in the UAE, in the wider region and worldwide.
The demand for engineers has never been greater and our graduates work in many sectors including microelectronics, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, mining, aviation, petrochemicals, transport, sustainability, energy and many more.
Our postgraduate courses are delivered in the evenings and at weekends so that our postgraduate students can study while remaining in full-time employment. The school actively engages in research and students are offered opportunities to study at the PhD level in numerous areas.
Undergraduate Programmes
Our Undergraduate programmes have been designed to give students the necessary skills and technical 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.
Meet our students
Find out what some of our current students have to say about student life at Heriot-Watt University's Dubai Campus
As the 1st Institute of Mechanics, Heriot-Watt University is proud of its heritage extending to almost 200 years. We remain true to our origins, educating engineers to address challenges and to innovate in support of industry, the economy and society. At the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, we inspire our students and equip them with strong basic knowledge and hands-on experience. Our students benefit from the wealth of industry experience and research expertise of our academic team. We value experiential learning and provide state-of-the-art facilities for students to engage with real-life engineering challenges, prepare them for a rewarding career in engineering and enable them to succeed as future leaders in various engineering discipline.
Associate Head of School - Engineering and Physical Sciences
Our rankings
7th
According to the Complete University Guide 2022, we are ranked 7th in the UK for Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Top 25
Ranked in the top 250 universities worldwide (201-250) for Engineering and Technology in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021.
1st
First in Scotland for Chemical Engineering, and 4th in the UK, according to The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021.
1st
First in Scotland for Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and 4th in the UK, according to The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021
1st
First in Scotland for General Engineering, and 5th in the UK, according to The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021.
2nd
Second in Scotland for Mechanical Engineering, and 10th in the UK, according to The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021.