Study at Heriot-Watt University Dubai
Apply with your predicted grades
Are your exams cancelled? You can now apply to our undergraduate programmes with your verified predicted grades.
September intake is now open
Study our portfolio of research informed programmes designed for the future industry.
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The futuristic Heriot-Watt University Dubai campus is designed to offer interactive and collaborative learning experiences with innovative classroom designed to elevate the student experience
FutureMade for 200 years
Heriot-Watt University Dubai offers an extensive range of research-informed degree programmes with strong links to business and industry.
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Announcement
Resumption of on-campus activities
Following the latest guidance from government authorities, the Heriot-Watt University Dubai campus is open to staff for non-teaching activities only from 20 April 2026. For our students with scheduled classes, teaching will remain online throughout the summer semester with flexibility to move to a hybrid approach when in-person teaching resumes. The safety of our community remains our highest priority and all campus activities will be in line with government health and safety protocols and directions. For more information, please click the button below.
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Join us for our upcoming Open Day on 2 May 2026. Our Open Days are a perfect opportunity to chat with our academics, hear about your funding options and learn about our university.
Learn moreStudy at our Dubai Campus
We offer a range of programmes at degree entry, undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Foundation
Our one-year Degree Entry (Foundation) Programmes are tailored to the Bachelor degrees that we teach, giving you a pathway into the first year of our degrees.
Undergraduate study
Our portfolio of undergraduate programmes covers a range of management, engineering, built environment and fashion subjects.
Postgraduate study
We offer an impressive range of postgraduate taught programmes.
PhD study
Research training in the form of PhD programmes is an important part of our offering at the Dubai campus.
Why choose Heriot-Watt?
Heriot-Watt University enjoys an established reputation for world-class teaching and practical, leading-edge research.
Why choose us?
We were one of the first overseas university to set up in Dubai International Academic City, offering top quality British education to people from the Gulf area.
Go Global
As a global university, Heriot-Watt offers inter-campus transfers and the chance to experience our UK and Malaysia campuses.
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The Edinburgh Business School offers premium business management education at both, undergraduate and postgraduate level, with programs in Accountancy, Business Management, Marketing, Enterprise, Finance, Logistics and Strategy.
30,000
students worldwide
A truly international university with five global campuses, partners in 150 countries and 30,000 students studying worldwide.
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MoHESR
Our Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes are accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the UAE.
Discover the new James Watt Building
Take a look at our newly launched 48,000 sq. ft. building that hosts brand-new learning and social spaces.
See moreScholarships and discounts
You may be eligible for a scholarship, bursary or discount that is available specifically to students studying at our Dubai campus.
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