About Heriot-Watt University With a history dating back to 1821, Heriot-Watt University has established a reputation for world-class teaching and practical, leading-edge research, which has made it one of the top UK universities for business and industry. We’re a vibrant, forward-looking university, well known for the quality of our degrees with employers actively seeking out our graduates. Building on established expertise in key, specialist areas, our aim is to produce the next generation of leaders and thinkers who make a difference in the world
Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus Heriot-Watt University's Dubai Campus brings high quality British education within easy reach of both undergraduate and postgraduate students in India. Heriot-Watt was the first British university to open a campus in Dubai. At its modern, purpose-built campus in the heart of Dubai International Academic City, students can gain a degree that is taught and examined to the same standards as on its UK campuses, preparing them for a successful future in their chosen career As part of an INR 2500 million new development, the Dubai Campus is set to expand with a modern 300,000 sq ft. new campus set to open in late 2011, which will treble its capacity.
Programmes Offered at Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus Foundation Programmes: Degree Entry Programme (Management) Degree Entry Programme (Engineering) Degree Entry Programme (Design Studies) Undergraduate Programmes: BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering BEng or MEng Architectural Engineering BSc (Hons) Engineering with Management BSc Computer Systems BSc Quantity Surveying BSc Construction Project Management BBA (Hons) or BBA (Full-time and Part-time weekends) MA (Hons) or BA Accountancy and Finance MA (Hons) or BA Business and Finance MA (Hons) or BA Management BA (Hons) Fashion Design BA (Hons) Fashion Marketing and Retailing BA (Hons) Interior Design BA Management and Psychology
Postgraduate Programmes: MSc Psychology for Business MSc International Business Management (HR / Finance/ International Marketing) MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc Strategic Project Management MSc International Accounting and Finance Msc Finance MSc Water Resources MSc Civil Engineering & Construction Management MSc Construction Project Management MSc Quantity Surveying MSc Facilities Management MSc Real Estate Management and Development MSc Information Technology MSc Computer Systems Management MSc e-Commerce MSc Energy MSc Petroleum Engineering MBA
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UK’s first international branch campus in Dubai International Academic City.
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Standard intake in September for all courses. Additional intakes in January and May for most MSc courses.
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Degrees students get here at Heriot-Watt University Dubai campus are identical to that gained at our UK campus (accredited and approved by the Royal Charter, UK), and students are taught the same course to the same standard and with the same exams.
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UK faculty and international classmates from over 60+ countries.
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Easy visa application procedure.
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Students not qualifying directly for a MSc programme can enroll for the Postgraduate Diploma programme leading to the MSc. Students not qualifying directly for an undergraduate degree can enroll for the Degree Entry Programme (foundation).
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International students can pay their annual tuition fees in four easy installments.
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Several scholarships offered for international students.
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Rolling admissions with applications accepted year-round.
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Competitive fee structure.
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Student accommodation and transport facilities available.
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Modern wi-fi enabled campus located at Dubai International Academic City with well-stocked library, IT labs, audio-visual and video-conferencing facilities, multi-purpose auditorium, engineering labs, and a fashion studio.
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Active and successful sports clubs and student societies formed in the areas of music, theatre, dance, debate, craft etc.
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Transfer to UK campus options for undergraduates.
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Career guidance through corporate seminars, career talks, career fairs & mentoring sessions
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Safe and secure, high standard of living, modern, cosmopolitan, tax-free environment in Dubai.
Student Life At Heriot-Watt, we encourage you to grow every aspect of your potential – not just your academic intellect. Our attractive, purpose-built Campus offers a wealth of support and extra-curricular activities. And when you’re nearing the end of your studies, our Careers and Recruitment services provide seminars, assessment, mentoring and jobs fairs to maximise the career opportunities that a future forged at Heriot-Watt can bring. Funding and Scholarships We offer competitive fees with instalment plans. There are also a range of scholarships available to help students meet the costs of education such as: Early Application Scholarship Academic Merit Scholarship Sports Scholarship Hardship Scholarship Family Scholarship Alumni Scholarship Full Advance Fee Payment Discount Please refer to our Scholarships leaflet, or visit www.hw.ac.uk/dubai/financialinformation/tuition-fees.htm where you can download the leaflet and get more advice on tuition fees How to Apply You can pick up an application form from the Dubai Campus, an exhibition that we are attending or from one of the many approved agents around the world. You can also apply online or download an application form at: http://www.hw.ac.uk/student-life/how-to-apply/dubai.htm Learn More Come and see our modern facilities in Dubai International Academic City at our Open Days. Visit www.hw.ac.uk/ news-events/events/prospective-student-events-dubai.htm to access Open Day dates. Visit: www.hw.ac.uk/dubai/about/maps-directions.htm for how to find us. We also exhibit at a range of Higher Education Fairs around the world. Visit www.hw.ac.uk/news-events/events.htm for details. The Campus is open six days a week, so why don’t you make arrangements to pop in and visit us:
Contact Us Admissions Office Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus Block 2, Dubai International Academic City Tel: +971 4 3616999 Fax: +971 4 3604800 Email: dubaienquiries@hw.ac.uk Web: www.hw.ac.uk/dubai