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Shaping Futures since 1821

Start your journey with Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, Malaysia's first green campus with a heritage of more than 200 years, located in Putrajaya just 25 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur.

As a global university, we offer seamless transfer to our campuses in the United Kingdom and Dubai. Our strong reputation for graduate employability is supported by the 2023 MOHE Tracer Study, which reveals that two out of three Heriot-Watt Malaysia students secure employment before graduation.

Founded as the world’s first mechanics institute in Edinburgh, Scotland, Heriot-Watt University continues to build on its legacy of innovation and academic excellence. At our Malaysia campus, we offer a wide range of programmes from Foundation studies, Business, Engineering and Built Environment, and Mathematical and Computer Sciences to provide students with industry-relevant, globally recognised education.

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.

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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

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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

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