Discover your path to a British degree in Dubai - Open Day
Choosing a university is a defining moment, and our Open Days are designed to give you everything you need to make that decision with confidence. Whether you’re exploring undergraduate pathways, considering postgraduate study, or helping your child take their next academic step, our campus experience brings your ambitions to life.
Meet our academics, tour our world‑class facilities, and get personalised guidance on admissions, scholarships, and student life in Dubai’s most dynamic academic community.
Why attend our Open Day?
Explore our academic pathways
Meet our faculty and learn more about Heriot-Watt’s unique Honours degree programmes. Explore foundation pathways, transfer opportunities, advanced Year 2 entry routes and professional accreditations.
Shape your career
Connect with our Careers team to understand how Heriot-Watt's industry connections, employability support and global opportunities help maximise the return on your investment in higher education.
Experience campus life
Take a guided campus tour with our Student Ambassadors and Student Council, and experience the facilities, learning spaces and vibrant community that make student life at Heriot-Watt Dubai unique.
Plan your next step
Receive personalised admissions and scholarship support, including application guidance, spot admissions, fast-track processing, and advice on fees, merit scholarships, Open Day bursaries and next steps.
Chat with our Provost
Join the "Why Study at Heriot-Watt?" session led by Professor Dame Heather McGregor, Provost and Vice-Principal, and discover our globally recognised British education, Go Global opportunities across Dubai, Edinburgh and Malaysia, strong graduate outcomes, and Heriot-Watt's proven track record of developing business leaders and CEOs.
Register for our Open Day
Join us for our upcoming Open Day on 11 July 2026. Our Open Days are a perfect opportunity to chat with our academics, hear about your funding options and learn about our university.
Register nowStudy at your pace
Heriot‑Watt University Dubai offers a learning experience built around flexibility, choice, and academic excellence. With multiple points each year, accelerated pathways along with full-time and part-time study options, you can begin your studies at a time and pace that aligns best with your personal and professional goals.
Experience our campus from anywhere
Before you arrive, you can explore our cutting-edge Dubai campus through an immersive 360° virtual tour. Walk through our labs, studios, learning spaces and social areas at your own pace. It’s the perfect way to get a feel for the Heriot‑Watt environment wherever you are in the world.