Fees and funding

Designed for working professionals – and their budgets.
We know that flexibility is important when studying online, the same applies to financing your studies. That’s why Heriot-Watt offers different payment options to suit your needs and circumstances.
How it works
Step 1 – Decide how you'd like to pay
Decide how you would like to pay for your studies. Depending on the programme, you'll have the option to pay upfront, per course, or explore employer or scholarship funding options.
Step 2 – Pay online in a few simple steps
Pay online using credit card or bank transfer, or if you're being sponsored, request an invoice.
Step 3 – Access your courses
Start your studies at a time that works for you and begin building skills and knowledge you can apply immediately.
Affordability that adapts to where you are
Edinburgh Business School fees are dependent on degree, delivery method and location. Students on our online Edinburgh Business School programmes benefit from a 20% fee reduction when purchasing all courses upfront for their programme of choice. Use the fees calculator to find out how much it will cost you to study online.
Calculate feesAlumni Discount Scheme
The Alumni Discount Scheme is open to all Heriot-Watt Alumni who have previously been registered for one year or more on a Heriot-Watt degree programme. The scholarship offers a 20% discount to students.
Business Partnership & Employer Sponsorship
Our tailored degrees help businesses develop talent at scale. From customised programmes to workforce upskilling, our business partnerships are built for impact. Explore our Business Partnership options, or check if your employer is already a partner.
Fees refunds
Heriot-Watt University’s Fee Refund Policy sets out clear, consistent, fair and reasonable conditions under which EBS will consider making refunds. It applies to applicants, students of EBS, and students studying on Heriot-Watt University programmes offered by EBS.