Boost your career with a January 2026 start
By studying at Heriot-Watt, you will become highly employable. Our academic staff are leaders in STEM, business and design, and support your journey not only during, but also after your studies with our industry connections and lifelong career advice.
In addition to our September intake, we offer a number of programmes with entry available in January.
Global College (Foundation)
School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society
School of Engineering and Physical Sciences
School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
School of Social Sciences
Edinburgh Business School
Undergraduate
- BBA (Hons) Business Administration
- MA (Hons) International Business Management
- MA (Hons) Marketing
- MA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
- MA (Hons) Business and Finance
Postgraduate
- MSc International Accounting and Finance
- MSc Business Analytics and Consultancy
- MBA Master of Business Administration with a Specialism in Professional Practice
- MSc Finance and Management
- MSc International Business Management with Finance
- MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- MSc International Business Management with Marketing
- MSc Digital Marketing
- MSc International Business Management with HRM
Department of Psychology
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
Postgraduate Research Degrees
Engineering Doctorate
PhD Programmes
Email dubaienquiries@hw.ac.uk or call +971 4 571 7000 to arrange a one-to-one session with an academic or an admissions counsellor.
Why choose Heriot-Watt?
1st
1st in Scotland and 2nd in the UK for graduate prospects (HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024).
5 Stars
Consistently rated 5 stars by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority.
1st
1st in Scotland for highest percentage of graduates who went on to be CEOs or Managing Directors (Novuna Business Cash Flow 2025)
MoHESR
All current undergraduate and postgraduate programmes are accredited by the UAE’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR).
You will learn from world leading academics
Our learning environment seeks to offer you the very best in terms of study programmes, which apply knowledge to real world challenges. We are ranked 287th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026) and 34th in the UK and 5th in Scotland.
You will become globally connected
We have five campuses around the world and many of our students get the chance to transfer their study to our campuses in Scotland, Dubai and Malaysia through our Go Global inter-campus exchange programme.
You will develop life-long connections
By choosing Heriot-Watt you will join a community of over 27,000 students and an alumni network of over 173,000 worldwide. The Watt Club was founded in 1854 and is the oldest graduate club in the UK. Lifetime membership is automatic upon graduation from Heriot-Watt, and is free to all graduates of the University.
Register for our Open Day
Join us at our Dubai campus for our upcoming Open Day
Our Open Days are a perfect opportunity to chat with our academics, hear about your funding options and ask current students about their experiences.
Read moreThe Dubai campus
The futuristic Heriot-Watt University Dubai campus is designed to offer interactive and collaborative learning experiences with innovative classroom designed to elevate the student experience
Take a look at the new James Watt Building
Discover our newly launched 48,000 sq. ft. building that hosts brand-new learning and social spaces.
Funding your studies
We provide students with a variety of aid to help you achieve your highest academic potential.
Dubai campus scholarship
You may be eligible for a scholarship or discount that is available specifically to students studying at our Dubai campus.
Fees and funding
Your degree is an investment in your future. If you are looking for the tuition fee for your course, you will find these in the 'Fees and funding' tab of individual programmes.
Contact us
Email us or call +971 4 571 7000 to arrange a one-to-one session with an academic or an admissions counsellor.
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