Fees and funding

Flexible ways to fund your future

Investing in your education is one of the most important decisions you'll make. That's why Heriot-Watt Online offers a range of funding options designed to help make studying more accessible, wherever you are in the world.

Whether you're looking to advance your career, change direction or gain specialist expertise, we'll help you find the funding route that's right for you.

Choose the option that works for you

Depending on your programme, you may be able to:

Pay your tuition fees in full
Pay per course as you progress through your studies
Benefit from a 20% alumni discount
Seek employer sponsorship
Access scholarship and funding opportunities

Our flexible study model allows many students to spread the cost of their education while continuing to work.

It's the best investment I've made in myself.
Yasir A Hassan Alkhuzaie, Iraq
MBA Graduate

Funding that fits your goals

We offer a range of funding and payment options designed to help you achieve your goals, whatever programme you choose. For detailed tuition fee information, please visit the programme page for your chosen degree.

Edinburgh Business School students benefit from upfront payment discounts and may be eligible for the Emerging Economies Scholarship.
School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences (MACS) and School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society (EGIS) students can spread tuition costs through flexible pay per course study.
Heriot-Watt graduates may be eligible for a 20% alumni discount.
Employer sponsorship may be available for students receiving support from their organisation.

Edinburgh Business School Fees

Invest in the skills to move your career forward

Save 20% when you purchase your programme upfront. Eligible Edinburgh Business School students can benefit from reduced tuition fees, with additional funding opportunities available through employer sponsorship, alumni discount and the Emerging Economies Scholarship.

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20% Alumni Discount

As a graduate, you may be eligible for a 20% tuition fee reduction across our online programmes.

Employer Sponsorship

Your employer may be able to support your studies through sponsorship or professional development funding.

Funding options

Explore scholarships, sponsorship, fee refund information and support available to eligible students in our FAQs.

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