Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

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.

Foundation

Our Foundation Programme offers tailored pathways, in Science or Business, to our undergraduate degree programmes.

Undergraduate

Our career-focused degrees include business, finance, built environment and engineering specialisms.

Postgraduate

Our professionally relevant Masters are designed to meet the demands and economic drivers of the world today.

How to apply

Apply online for programmes at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia.

Latest news

All the latest exciting news from the Heriot-Watt Malaysia Campus.

We are ranked 35th of UK universities.

The Complete University Guide 2019

News

Students compete to develop innovative solutions to climate change

Students from Heriot-Watt University Malaysia and Hua Lian High School were recently challenged to develop eco-friendly vehicles.

17 Apr 2019

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Students earn major accolade in national competition

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM) students have earned a top 10 finish at the recent National ChemE-Car Competition.

9 Apr 2019

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Students' research published in renowned scientific journal

Two Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM) Chemical Engineering graduates have recently published their research work in an international peer-reviewed scientific journal.

2 Apr 2019

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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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Latest vacancies

Our Malaysia campus, located at Putrajaya, 25km south of Kuala Lumpur, is situated in a stunning lakeside location of 4.8 acres.

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