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Study at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

Shaping Futures since 1821

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia's purpose-built campus in the city of Putrajaya is the first green campus in Malaysia. Situated in a stunning lakeside location only 25 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur.

Why Choose Heriot-Watt University Malaysia?

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Five global campuses

Five global campuses with partners in over 150 countries and more than 30,000 students worldwide.

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Go Global

Experience new cultures with seamless transfer from Malaysia to UK and Dubai campuses. Tuition fee waivers are available. It is your choice whether you spend a semester, a year or longer subject to the programme running at your chosen campus.

Globally connected learning

Build connections and participate in active learning across our global community, thus allowing students to communicate and collaborate with classmates and academics online and on-campus.

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Purpose-Driven Education

Purpose-Driven Education develops students' emotional intelligence, teaches them coping strategies to manage their time effectively, cultivates a positive mindset, and develops self-confidence, interpersonal and communication skills and a sense of purpose.

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Scholarships

A range of Scholarships and other financial assistance, is available to help support the cost of studying at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia. Up to 100% tuition fee waiver subject to terms and conditions.

Our programmes

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Global College

Foundation in Business, Foundation in Science

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Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society

Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Petroleum Engineering, Building

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Engineering and Physical Sciences

Chemical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotic and Mechatronic Engineering, Advanced Mechanical Engineering, Engineering and Engineering Trades

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Mathematical and Computer Sciences

Actuarial Science, Statistical Data Science, Computing Science, Information Systems with Data Analytics, Statistics

Edinburgh Business School

Accounting and Business Finance, Finance with Data Analytics, International Business Management, Business Administration, Psychology, Marketing, Business Strategy Leadership and Change, Social and Behavioural Science