Heriot-Watt University Dubai (HW-Dubai)

Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus, created in 2005, is a satellite campus of Heriot-Watt University, a public research university based in Edinburgh, Scotland, since 1821. Heriot-Watt University has a long tradition of excellence and a proven track record in educating, inspiring and challenging the professionals of the future.

HW-Dubai Campus, established in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is one of Dubai's most successful international higher education providers. It benefits from British education, with highly acclaimed degree programmes that meet the specific demands of local business and industry with which the Campus has strong links. As one of the first higher education providers, HW-Dubai Campus is committed to developing and educating future leaders, managers and innovators. Students come from more than 90 different countries to study at the campus.

Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus offers more than 50 undergraduate and postgraduate (Master's degree and PhD) programmes including data science, computing and AI (artificial intelligence), business, accounting and finance, psychology, architecture and design, construction and engineering, through its different schools:

  • Degree Entry Programme
  • Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society
  • Engineering and Physical Sciences
  • Mathematical and Computer Sciences
  • Social Sciences
  • Textiles and Design