Overview

Throughout the Mechanical Engineering and Energy Engineering (Hons) B.Eng course from Heriot-Watt University Dubai students will acquire skills to take responsibility for decision-making where energy and the environment are important issues.

Key facts:

Building on a sound engineering foundation, students will be introduced to specialised energy topics, management and environmental impact assessment.

Accreditation

The Dubai Campus is accredited by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and fully licensed to teach its degrees in Dubai. All graduates receive a British degree that is accredited by Royal Charter in the UK.

This programme is currently seeking reaccreditation from the Energy Institute and the IMechE.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Machine Design
Electrical Machines
Fluid Mechanics
Thermodynamics
Design and Manufacture
Advanced Mathematics
Strength of Materials

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00

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More details

Most students apply 6–10 months in advance of their chosen intake. We can accept applications up until 3 weeks before the start of each intake.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering Energy Engineering Sustainable Energy View 3 other Bachelors in Energy Engineering in United Arab Emirates

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

GCE A-Level - CCC (or AABB at AS-Level)
CBSE/Other Indian Boards - 65%.
American High School Diploma/SABIS - 70% + SAT I – 1000 (500 English and 500 Math)
Tawjihiyya - 80% or Elite/Advance - 75% - Eng, Math & Physics
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points (3 HL – including Maths and Physics, and 3 SL)
BTEC Level 3 Ext Diploma - MMM
FBISE grade 12 or equivalent – 70%
Russian/Kazakhstan (Attestat) - Grades of 5 in every subject + IELTS 6.0
French Baccalaureate - 13/20 + IELTS 6.0
Lebanese Baccalaureate - 80% or 13/20 + IELTS 6.0
Foundation year - Successful completion of Heriot-Watt University Degree Entry Programme (Engineering) with a CCCC.
Compulsory subjects to include Mathematics, Physics and English.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

79100 AED / year

≈ 79100 AED / year
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Citizens or residents

79100 AED / year

≈ 79100 AED / year

Living costs

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

5300 - 9200 AED / month

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