Heriot-Watt University Dubai

🏆 Earn a UK degree from a Top 300 global university (QS 2026, #287) without leaving Dubai

🌍 Multi-campus university with locations in Edinburgh, Dubai, and Malaysia — students can transfer between campuses

💼 Strong connections to Dubai's growing tech, engineering, and financial services sectors

🌍 Nearly 5,000 students from 115 nationalities — truly international learning community

🏆 5-star rating from KHDA (Knowledge and Human Development Authority) for three consecutive years

💡 Campus transfer opportunities — start in Dubai then complete degree at Edinburgh or Malaysia campus

The median fee for an undergraduate degree or diploma at Heriot-Watt University Dubai is approximately AED 82,264. The median fee for a postgraduate degree or diploma at Heriot-Watt University Dubai is approximately AED 107,484.

We have not identified any scholarships or discounts available at Heriot-Watt University Dubai for international students. However, we are constantly updating this data from our university partners, so please check back for updates.

Shorelight Heriot Watt University Dubai is accredited by the Heriot-Watt University , UAE Ministry of Education Commission for Academic Accreditation(CAA), and Office for Students .

The employment rate at Heriot-Watt University Dubai is 90% within 6 to 12 months after graduation. However, international students are not automatically permitted to remain in the UAE after graduating. Pathways exist; international students may apply for a job seeker visa for up to 120 days based on their skill level as per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation or if they are a graduate from one of the best 500 universities in the world according to the Ministry of Education. International students from a top 100 university or A class university with a 3.5 GPA or from a B class university with a 3.8 GPA may also apply for a 10 year Golden Visa.

We do not have any courses from Heriot-Watt University Dubai that have mandatory internships or placements in their curriculum. However, you may still be able to get your own internship or job during term breaks.

Heriot-Watt University Dubai offers international students a comprehensive range of support services including:

• UAE student visa processing and Emirates ID guidance through Heriot-Watt Dubai's Student Experience team

• Heriot-Watt Dubai merit scholarships available for eligible international undergraduate and postgraduate students

• Academic advising, tutoring, and access to Heriot-Watt's global digital library and learning resources

• On-campus student accommodation options and private housing guidance for international students in Dubai

• Career development, employer networking events, and industry connections through the Heriot-Watt Dubai Careers team

Some of the rankings of Heriot-Watt University Dubai include:

#287 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026)

#401-500 in the world (Times Higher Education, World University Rankings 2026)

International students are not permitted to stay back to work or look for work after graduating from Heriot-Watt University Dubai in United Arab Emirates.

However, international students may apply for a jobseeker visa for up to 120 days based on their skill level as per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation or if they are a graduate from one of the best 500 universities in the world according to the Ministry of Education. International students from a top 100 university or A class university with a 3.5 GPA or from a B class university with a 3.8 GPA may also apply for a 10 year Golden Visa.

International students at Heriot-Watt University Dubai can work up to 15 hours per week during term time and can work up to 40 hours per week during breaks in the United Arab Emirates. A separate work permit and permission from their university is required.