Pioneering British education in Dubai, with highly acclaimed degree programmes that meet the specific demands of local business and industry.
- 25 Bachelors
- Public Institution Type
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Top reasons to study here
- With strong links to industry and business, we pride ourselves on developing and educating future leaders, managers and innovators.
- Our programmes include the option to transfer and undertake part of your degree at our home campus in Scotland.
- Heriot-Watt University was the first overseas university to set up in Dubai International Academic City.
Bachelor's programmes
Business & Management (10)
- BA / MA Accountancy and Finance (Hons)
- BA / MA Business and Finance (Hons)
Engineering & Technology (7)
Computer Science & IT (5)
Arts, Design & Architecture (4)
- B.A. Architecture (Hons)
- B.A. Fashion (Hons)
Applied Sciences & Professions (2)
Social Sciences (2)
- B.Sc. Psychology (Hons)
About
History
With a history dating back to 1821, we have a long tradition of excellence and a proven track record in educating, inspiring and challenging the professionals of tomorrow. We are one of the top UK universities for business and industry and have an established reputation for world-class teaching and practical, leading-edge research.
Services
Housing services
The student accommodation at our Dubai Campus comprises safe, secure and comfortable student accommodation on campus.
Library services
The Dubai Campus Library is open to all students from 08.00–24.00, Sunday–Thursday and 09.00- 21.00, Friday-Saturday, during term time. Library staff are always on hand to help students with on and offline queries and to offer guidance.
Student Life
Campus life
A range of talent-building activities extending from clubs such as MUN, Debate, Drama, Dance, Music, Gaming & Anime and Humanitarian activities runs at the Campus.The DIAC Student Hub also arranges, careers day, cultural gatherings, as well as brings in good offers for students for outings and day trips, such as desert safaris, etc.
Sports facilities
Heriot-Watt University offers an active student life beyond your day to day studies. With a range of sports on offer, such as cricket, basketball, football, volleyball, table tennis and dragon boating, students can join their favourite sport and participate in Inter-University and league competitions.
Student clubs
Student Council is the primary representative body of the students at the Dubai Campus.
The Student President (a full time role), who is the chair of the Student Council, is elected by the students every year. The Student President also sits on most of the high level committees of the campus. This to ensure that the opinions of the students are considered within the current University matters. Even if you are not a class representative or school officer, your opinion will be voiced through the student representation structure and general meetings.
Accreditation
Our degrees are also accredited and approved by Royal Charter in the UK.
The Global Study Awards
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, StudyPortals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.