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Top 500 world ranking again for Heriot-Watt
Heriot-Watt University has been ranked in the top 500 universities worldwide, for the second year.
Why choose Heriot-Watt?
Heriot-Watt University enjoys an established reputation for world-class teaching and practical, leading-edge research.
30,000
A truly international university with five global campuses, partners in 150 countries and 30,000 students studying worldwide.
About us
Our first Malaysian student graduated from our Edinburgh campus in 1967. In 2013, we opened our first Malaysian campus.
Scholarships
We offer a range of scholarships to extend opportunities to everyone with the ability and ambition to benefit from a Heriot-Watt University degree.
Student services
Find out about the support we can offer you to help you make the best of your time as a student.
Study at our Malaysia campus
We offer a range of programmes at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate level.
£35m
£35 million was invested in our Malaysia campus, which is the first 'green campus' in the country.
Latest news
All the latest exciting news from the Heriot-Watt Malaysia Campus.
Top 30
We are ranked in the top 30 of UK universities.
The Complete University Guide 2018News
Sultan of Selangor receives honorary degree
A prominent Malaysian Royal has received an honorary degree from Heriot-Watt University.
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Heriot-Watt Academics given Royal seal of approval
Two long-standing figures at Heriot-Watt University have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Upcoming events
Find out what is coming up at the Malaysia Campus.
1821
We were founded in 1821 as the world's first mechanics institute. In 1966 we were granted University status by Royal Charter.
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Our Malaysia campus, located at Putrajaya, 25km south of Kuala Lumpur, is situated in a stunning lakeside location of 4.8 acres.