Tuition / year
AED 55,000 – AED 78,000/yr
Students
4,000
International
85%
QS World
281 (parent Heriot-Watt)
About Heriot-Watt Dubai
The Dubai campus of Scotland's Heriot-Watt University in Dubai Knowledge Park, awarding identical UK degrees with strengths in engineering, business and the built environment.
- ✓QS World ranking: 281 (parent Heriot-Watt)
- ✓International branch campus — globally portable degree
- ✓Strong in Engineering & Business
Accreditation: CAA accredited; UK degree-awarding powers via Heriot-Watt University
Programs & Tuition Fees
Indicative annual tuition. Confirm current fees with the university.
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEng Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 68,000 |
| BA Business Management | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 62,000 |
| BSc Computer Science | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 64,000 |
| MBA | Master | 2 yrs | AED 75,000 |
Scholarships
Merit Scholarship
10–50% tuitionEligibility: Awarded for strong academic results, renewable on GPA
Need-based & sibling discounts
Partial tuitionEligibility: Based on financial need or family enrollment
Reputation by Nationality
How well-regarded this university's degrees are within major UAE communities (editorial estimate, 0–100).
Admission Requirements
- •UAE secondary school certificate or equivalent
- •English proficiency (IELTS / TOEFL / EmSAT)
- •Program-specific prerequisites
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