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School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences

About our school

Heriot-Watt university is proud of its international reputation in research and prides in the diverse teaching programmes offered by a variety of professionals and industrial partners.

The school comprises of three Departments: Mathematics, Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics, and Computer Science, with an academic staff of 122, and over 1,500 students studying at undergraduate, postgraduate taught, and postgraduate research levels across our Edinburgh, Dubai and Malaysia campuses.

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.

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Meet our students

Find out what some of our current students have to say about student life at Heriot-Watt University's Dubai Campus

The programmes offered at the Mathematical and Computer Science School are very relevant to the current needs of industry, commerce and government. The university prides itself in having high employability of our graduates.

Stephen Sidney Gill

Head of Mathematical and Computer Sciences (Dubai)

Stephen Sidney Gill, Head of Mathematical and Computer Sciences