Study at Heriot-Watt University Dubai
United in purpose. Resilient in spirit. Proud of our identity.
Apply with your predicted grades
Are your exams cancelled? You can now apply to our undergraduate programmes with your verified predicted grades.
September intake is now open
Study our portfolio of research informed programmes designed for the future industry.
Tour our 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
FutureMade for 200 years
Heriot-Watt University Dubai offers an extensive range of research-informed degree programmes with strong links to business and industry.
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Announcement
Eid Break
In observance of the Eid holiday, Heriot-Watt University Dubai will be closed from Monday the 25th of May until Friday the 29th of May 2026. We will resume normal operations on Monday the 1st of June 2026. We extend our warmest wishes to our students, staff, alumni, and the wider community for a joyful and peaceful Eid.
CBSE and ISC results 2026
Congratulations on your CBSE and ISC results. We are here to help you take the next step and guide you through your educational journey.
Learn moreStudy at our Dubai Campus
We offer a range of programmes at degree entry, undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Foundation
Our one-year Degree Entry (Foundation) Programmes are tailored to the Bachelor degrees that we teach, giving you a pathway into the first year of our degrees.
Undergraduate study
Our portfolio of undergraduate programmes covers a range of management, engineering, built environment and fashion subjects.
Postgraduate study
We offer an impressive range of postgraduate taught programmes.
PhD study
Research training in the form of PhD programmes is an important part of our offering at the Dubai campus.
Why choose Heriot-Watt?
Heriot-Watt University enjoys an established reputation for world-class teaching and practical, leading-edge research.
Why choose us?
We were one of the first overseas university to set up in Dubai International Academic City, offering top quality British education to people from the Gulf area.
Go Global
As a global university, Heriot-Watt offers inter-campus transfers and the chance to experience our UK and Malaysia campuses.
Edinburgh Business School
The Edinburgh Business School offers premium business management education at both, undergraduate and postgraduate level, with programs in Accountancy, Business Management, Marketing, Enterprise, Finance, Logistics and Strategy.
30,000
students worldwide
A truly international university with five global campuses, partners in 150 countries and 30,000 students studying worldwide.
Virtual Tour
Walk through our campus virtually and get a feel for the places where you will learn, connect, and grow.
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MoHESR
Our Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes are accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the UAE.
Discover the new James Watt Building
Take a look at our newly launched 48,000 sq. ft. building that hosts brand-new learning and social spaces.
See moreScholarships and discounts
You may be eligible for a scholarship, bursary or discount that is available specifically to students studying at our Dubai campus.
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