Heriot Watt University is a leading university from Scotland, renowned for its strengths in STEM, business, and design. Students benefit from learning with expert academics and receive strong career support through extensive industry connections. The University is ranked 1st in Scotland and joint 2nd in the UK for graduate prospects (HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025). It is also ranked 1st in Scotland for producing CEOs (Novuna Business Cash Flow 2025), reflecting the high quality of its graduates and their readiness to become future leaders.
All undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at the Dubai campus are accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) and have consistently been awarded a 5-star rating by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), demonstrating internationally recognized standards and credibility.
For students who wish to prepare before entering a degree programme, Global College Dubai offers a carefully designed Foundation programme to help high school graduates transition smoothly into university study. The programme develops subject knowledge, communication and teamwork skills with the assessment and examination methods of the UK higher education system.
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
With UK academic standards, a prime location in Dubai, a global business hub, and outstanding graduate employment outcomes, Heriot Watt University Dubai is an excellent choice for students seeking academic excellence and international career success.
The university also provides strong academic support and access to a wide range of learning resources across multiple disciplines. Students benefit from modern facilities including a comprehensive library, student services centre, digital-equipped classrooms, seminar rooms, studios, and advanced laboratories.
School & Faculty
- Accounting
- Architectural Engineering
- Architecture
- Bioscience and Bioengineering
- Business and Management
- Chemistry / Chemical Sciences
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Communication and Design
- Computer Science
- Creative Environments
- Finance
- Logistics and Operations
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Petroleum Engineering and Geoscience
- Physics
- Psychology
