Study Abroad at Heriot-Watt
Our Study Abroad (Visiting Student) Programme is ideal if you are a student who would like to spend one or two semesters at one of our amazing campus locations: Scotland (UK), Malaysia or Dubai earning credits to transfer back to your home institution. We offer opportunities for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
You'll find Heriot-Watt University an incredibly welcoming and friendly place to spend a semester or year. You'll study alongside our Scottish, British and international students from around the world who make up our culturally diverse student cohort.
We have a strong reputation in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, business, psychology and languages, all offered at our Edinburgh Campus. Our Scottish Borders Campus in Galashiels has a heritage spanning more than 140 years and offers specialist facilities for the study of a range of design disciplines. We also have a campus on the Orkney Isles which offers postgraduate study in marine and renewable science. Then we have our modern global campuses in Dubai and Malaysia which offer exciting opportunities to explore somewhere new.
Studying at Heriot-Watt
Find out why you should come to Heriot-Watt University as a non-graduating Study Abroad student to study for one or two semesters.
Fees, accommodation and funding
Information on tuition fees, accommodation, cost of living, and funding through federal loans for visiting students to Heriot-Watt University.
Course catalogue
Study Abroad visiting students can choose a combination of courses (modules) from across our academic Schools.
Application process
Application process for visiting students who are coming to Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh to study for one or two semesters.
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Edinburgh Campus
Set in 380 acres of beautiful parkland, opt to study at our Edinburgh Campus and you’ll find a wide variety of programmes and specialist facilities designed to help you reach your full potential.
Scottish Borders campus
A countryside location, situated at the heart of Scotland's textile industry, Heriot-Watt's Scottish Borders campus provides access to specialist facilities and production equipment for textiles, fashion and design.
Orkney
Heriot-Watt Orkney is one of the UK’s most stunning and unique university locations. For over 25 years the campus has supported a broad range of research, teaching and consultancy activities.
Dubai
Heriot-Watt University Dubai offers an extensive range of research-informed degree programmes in a global study environment, with strong links to business and industry.
Malaysia
Heriot-Watt Malaysia University offers high quality British education with a range of courses and global study opportunities at our modern campus in Putrajaya.