Start your journey this September 2026
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.
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Why choose Heriot-Watt?
1st
1st in Scotland and joint 2nd in the UK for graduate prospects (HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025).
MoHESR
All current undergraduate and postgraduate programmes are accredited by the UAE’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR).
5 Stars
Consistently rated 5 stars by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority.
1st
Top university in Scotland for producing CEOs (Novuna Business Cash Flow, 2025).
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 on 14 February 2026. Our Open Days are a perfect opportunity to chat with our academics, hear about your funding options and ask current students about their experiences.
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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.
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Discover our schools
Our portfolio of industry and research informed programmes are delivered through seven academic schools spanning the fields of social sciences, STEM and design.
Global College Dubai
Our Global College Dubai is a fantastic opportunity to transition from high school into university smoothly, our carefully crafted foundation programme will equip you for the demands of a university degree.
School of Engineering and Physical Sciences
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.
School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society
The School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society in Dubai offers a wide range of programmes at the undergraduate and postgraduate level, and a national and international reputation as the leading research institute in Scotland, UK.
School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
The school comprises of three Departments: Mathematics, Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics, and Computer Science, across our Edinburgh, Dubai and Malaysia campuses.
School of Textiles and Design
With a rich heritage spanning over 140 years, the Design School at Heriot-Watt University has been a pioneer in design innovation.
School of Social Sciences
The School of Social Sciences is the largest of five Schools in Dubai and comprises of Edinburgh Business School and the Department of Psychology.
Edinburgh Business School - Dubai
The Edinburgh Business School in Dubai specialises in research and industry-informed undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.