Tuition fees
Summary of tuition fees for 2026/2027
| Foundation programme | Total tuition fee (RM) |
|---|---|
| Foundation in Science | 28,500 / *39,718.20 |
| Foundation in Business | 25,710 / *36,252 |
Local students / *International students
| Undergraduate programmes | Annual tuition fee (RM) |
|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science | 43,920 / *55,035.20 |
| MA (Hons) Accounting and Business Finance | 38,150 / *51,007.20 |
| BBA (Hons) Business Administration | 38,150 / *51,007.20 |
| MA (Hons) Business and Finance | 38,150 / *51,007.20 |
| MA (Hons) Finance with Data Analytics | 38,150 / *51,007.20 |
| MA (Hons) International Business Management | 38,150 / *51,007.20 |
| MA (Hons) International Business Management with Marketing | 38,150 / *51,007.20 |
| BSc (Hons) Information Systems with Data Analytics | 39,960 / *51,304 |
| MEng Civil Engineering | 45,000 / *59,529.60 |
| BSc (Hons) Computing Science | 39,960 / *51,304 |
| MEng Chemical Engineering | 45,000 / *59,529.60 |
| MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 45,000 / *59,529.60 |
| MEng Mechanical Engineering | 45,000 / *59,529.60 |
| MEng Robotic and Mechatronic Engineering | 45,000 / *59,529.60 |
| BSc (Hons) Psychology | 38,150 / *51,007.20 |
| BSc (Hons) Psychology with Management | 38,150 / *51,007.20 |
| BSc (Hons) Psychology with Marketing | 38,150 / *51,007.20 |
| BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying | 38,150 / *51,007.20 |
| BSc (Hons) Statistical Data Science | 43,920 / *55,035.20 |
Local students / *International students
| Postgraduate programmes | Total tuition fee (RM) |
|---|---|
| MSc Business Strategy, Leadership and Change | 49,620 / *63,875.60 |
| Master of Business Administration | 60,930 / *73,935 |
| Master of Business Administration (Part-Time) | 60,930 / *73,935 |
| MSc International Business Management with (Finance / Marketing) | 49,620 / *63,875.60 |
| MSc Petroleum Engineering | 49,620 / *63,875.60 |
Local students / *International students
| PhD programmes | Annual tuition fee (RM) |
|---|---|
| Business and Administration (full-time) | 35,400 / *42,612 |
| Business and Administration (part-time) | 17,700 / *21,306 |
| Building (full-time) | 39,000 / *47,276 |
| Building (part-time) | 19,500 / *23,638 |
| Statistics (full-time) | 35,400 / *42,612 |
| Statistics (part-time) | 17,700 / *21,306 |
| Engineering and Engineering Trades (full-time) | 39,000 / *47,276 |
| Engineering and Engineering Trades (part-time) | 19,500 / *23,638 |
| Social and Behavioural Science (full-time) | 35,400 / *42,612 |
| Social and Behavioural Science (part-time) | 17,700 / *21,306 |
Local students / *International students
Research degree affiliation fees
Research degree candidates must enroll every year for the duration of their studies, including when progressing as a continued affiliation (writing-up) student.
At the time of this transfer, continued affiliation students will be required to pay a fee of RM700 for the first year and RM2700 thereafter while writing-up.
Continued affiliation students will have the same support as research degree candidates in their normal period of study, including access to the supervisory team.
Mode of payment
- Online debit and credit card and direct bank transfers can be paid through the Heriot-Watt online payment system (for new and existing students).
- Debit and credit card machine available at the Student Service Centre counter.
- Bank transfer – see bank details below.
- Draft and cheque or postal order to Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Sdn Bhd.
- Cheque and cash are only acceptable at the Student Service Centre counter.
- Maybank credit card Instalment:
- 6 months Instalment
- Zero interest rate
- Minimum charge of RM15,000 of fees
- One-time RM200 admin fees for each successful instalment.
Bank details
(Applicable to International Students)
- Payable to: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA SDN BHD
- Account no: 5140-1102-2817
- Bank name: Malayan Banking Berhad (Maybank)
- Bank address: 1st Floor, Menara Maybank, 100 Jalan Tun Perak, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- SWIFT code: MBBEMYKL
- Your reference: Student ID no. and full name
Important note
All fees are subject to change without prior notice.
Semester fees are payable in advance and must be fully paid before the start date of the semester.
Note on Sales and Services Tax (SST)
(Applicable to International Students)
All fees above stated are exclusive of any applicable taxes. In accordance with the expanded SST regulations effective 1 July 2025, a 6% service tax will be imposed where it will be charged in addition to the published tuition fees.
The University reserves the right to revise the total payable amount in the event of any changes to the implementation of SST or the introduction of any other taxes, as mandated by the Malaysian Government or relevant authorities. Such revisions will be made at the prevailing rate and in accordance with applicable legislation.
Additional fees for Undergraduates & Postgraduates 2025/2026
Tuition charges
| Fee | |
|---|---|
| Bench, Studio or Consumables Fee This is a fee charged to cover any additional costs incurred by practical work carried out by the student, not covered by the tuition fee | Variable |
| Re-assessment/Re-examination/Remedial Work Fee This is the fee charged to retake any of the above. | MYR 200 per course |
| Repeating a Course or Additional Course Fee This is a fee charged per course. | Variable |
| Enrolment Fee for Students Affiliating to the University The fee charged for continued affiliation to the University for students completing their Thesis or Dissertation. *Standard fees: Year 4 £130 & Year 5+ £500. For students in receipt of external funding e.g. from Research Councils or other government agencies where the period of funding exceeds three years, the fees are: First 12 months following funded period £130 & all subsequent years £500. | MYR 720 |
| Visiting Scholar Fee The fee charged to enrol a visiting scholar and give them access to facilities. *Full year or up to 6 months. | MYR 385 |
| Thesis Submission Fee (DEng, DLitt, DSc, PhD (by Published Research)) The thesis submission fee for the awards mentioned above. | N/A |
| Thesis Resubmission Fee (Masters, PhD) The thesis re-submission fee for the awards mentioned above. | MYR 550 or MYR 825 |
| Processing Applications for Exemptions This fee covers applications for the exemptions from courses | Variable |
| Intermediate and Exit Award Fee (except Edinburgh Business School) The University will charge students who are eligible and wish to receive an award. Produced by the Edinburgh campus. | MYR 300 |
Administrative charges
| Fee | |
|---|---|
| Confirmation of Studies letter | Free |
| Academic Transcript | Free |
| Replacement Student ID Card The University will levy an administration charge to replace a lost or damaged ID card. |
MYR 55 |
| Replacement Degree Certificate The University will charge graduates to replace their degree certificate. A copy certificate will be issued unless the original can be produced. Produced by the Edinburgh campus. |
MYR 300 |
Graduation charges
| Fee | ||
|---|---|---|
| Graduate in person (ceremony only) | Free | |
| Student ticket for attendance at reception | more info | |
| Guest tickets for attendance at ceremony and reception | more info | |
| Graduate ‘in absentia’ from all locations | Graduate ‘in absentia (certificate will be posted) | Free |
| Delivery costs for ‘in absentia’ certificates | DHL courier | MYR 135 |