Question 1

Is Heriot-Watt Dubai a good university?

Accepted Answer

Heriot-Watt Dubai Uni has received many accolades. In 2019, Heriot-Watt Uni Dubai was named one of the top universities in Dubai and was awarded 5-stars as per KHDA. It was one of the just three universities to be awarded five stars. Also, in the same year, Heriot Watt Dubai was crowned the 'Best University' in the first ever Forbes Middle East Higher Education Awards.

Question 2

Is Heriot Watt University Dubai public or private?

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Heriot Watt University Dubai is a public research university based in Dubai, UAE.  According to Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), this university has received three-consecutive 5-star ratings. Heriot Watt University Dubai provides various programs at UG and PG levels for its international students.

Question 3

What is the ranking of Heriot Watt University Dubai?

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Heriot Watt University Dubai is one of the finest universities in the Dubai. Though Heriot Watt University's Dubai campus is not ranked by QS, but as per QS Rakings, Heriot Watt University UK ranks at #325 under the category of “QS World University Rankings 2027”.

Question 4

Is it hard to get into Heriot-Watt University Dubai?

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Heriot-Watt University acceptance rate is around 60%. This acceptance rate justifies that it is a very selective university. So, to take admission to this university, students have a relative good academic background. For admission to UG course, students must have completed high-school education with the minimum scores specified. Students who want to take admission to PG courses, a Bachelor's degree is required.

Question 5

Does Heriot Watt University- Dubai campus assist with visa process?

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Yes, Heriot Watt University- Dubai has a visa office that assists international students with visa process. Students must submit a student visa application form from university's website to apply for student visa. It is mandatory that the student has a medical insurance before applying for student resident visa.

Question 6

What courses are offered at Heriot-Watt University?

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Heriot Watt Dubai offers 81 courses. The courses offered at Dubai campus are at UG, PG and PhD levels. Study areas at this university are Architectural Engineering, Business and Management, Computer Science, Civil and Structural Engineering, Communication and Design, Data Science and more. Popular courses of Heriot-Watt Dubai are MSc in AI, MSc in Petroleum Engineering, MSc in Finance and Management, etc.

Question 7

What is the duration of Heriot-Watt Dubai MSc Petroleum Engineering course?

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MSc Petroleum Engineering course of Heriot University Dubai is one-year. This course allows students to study specific-courses and take a field development project (with fellow students) and an individual research project. Also, this course is accredited by the QAA in the UK and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the UAE. For Sep 2026 intake, the fees for this course is AED 172,484  (Around INR 42.4 lakh).

Question 8

Is Heriot-Watt Dubai expensive?

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Tuition fees to study at Heriot Watt Dubai is between INR 4.78 L - 80.94 L. Housing cost in Dubai is about INR 135,318 - INR 425,724 as per Numbeo. Course wise fees are mentioned below for Indian students-CourseTuitionMSINR 27 L - 44 LM.ArchINR 26 L - 27 LMIMINR 26 L - 29 LB.E. / B.TechINR 5 L - 15 LB.ArchINR 5 L - 6 LB.A.INR 6 L - 14 LB.J.M.C.INR 5 LUG certificateINR 21 L

Question 9

How much does it cost to study at Heriot Watt University Dubai for Indian students?

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Heriot Watt University Dubai is one of the most esteemed universities in Dubai. Heriot Watt University Dubai tuition fee may vary from one programme to another. Heriot Watt University Dubai annual tuition fee for Indian student for both UG and PG programme is listed below-Course levelAnnual Tuition Fee in INRUGINR 4.78 L - 80.94 LPGINR 25.56 L - 44.47 L

Question 10

Does Heriot Watt University- Dubai have placements?

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Heriot Watt University is connected with various companies within different industries. The university makes sure that students get the opportunity to gain exposure. Along with this, the university also has its own career portal where students can easily prepare their CV and stay updated with all the vacancies. Students from any programme and from any campus of Heriot Watt either Dubai, UK or Malaysia can access to this portal.

Question 11

Is it worth studying in Heriot Watt University-Dubai campus?

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Yes it is worth studying in Heriot Watt University Dubai campus. The university is ranked #287 in the world by QS World University Ranking. Indian students will not only get a good exposure but the country is known for it's safety as well. Apart from this, the country is also a booming tourist destination.

Question 12

What is the placement rate at Heriot Watt University?

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Heriot Watt University graduates work for top sectors worldwide. Heriot Watt University placement rate is around 90%, according to data curated from the web.

Question 13

Is IELTS required for Heriot-Watt University?

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Indian students who want to study at Heriot-Watt University Dubai are required to submit an IELTS score. Other equivalent test scores like TOEFL / PTE scores can also be submitted too. The minimum scores required in these tests at different study levels are given below: Tests UG ScoresPG ScoresIELTS6.06.0 PTE50-57 with 51 in each section55TOEFL iBT 7879

Question 14

Is there an application fee to apply to Heriot-Watt University?

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The application fee for Heriot-Watt University Dubai campus is AED 300 (Not applicable to MBA courses). This is around INR 7,300. Students can apply to this universit by accessing the direct online application. There is no application deadline to apply to this university and the admission are granted as per rolling policy. But, students must apply 6-10 months in advance as per their preferred admission intake.

Question 15

How can I get into MSc in AI course of Heriot-Watt Dubai?

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For admission to Heriot-Watt Dubai MSc in Artificial Intelligence course, Indian students should submut a good relevant Honors degree with components of IT or Computing, which includes study of databases and programming. Students with Engineering or Mathematics background are also considered. Minimum IELTS score with 6.0 with no score lower than 5.5 is also required.

Question 16

Does Heriot Watt University Dubai offer scholarships for Indian students?

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Yes, Heriot Watt University Dubai offers a large variety of scholarships for its Indian students. Heriot Watt Dubai scholarships attracts Indian students the most. Heriot Watt University Dubai scholarships for Indian students is listed below-ScholarshipsDocumentsFuture Made for Success ScholarshipIf the student thinks that he is eligible for a scholarship, he may fill the Scholarship Application Form along with the necessary documents, provided on the university website.Engineering Scholars AwardTomorrow's Leaders MBA ScholarshipsEdinburgh Business School - Shaping 'Women Entrepreneurs' ScholarshipSports and Community Engagement ScholarshipCivil Engineering ICE ScholarshipFull Advance Fee Payment DiscountCorporate Companies DiscountAlumni ScholarshipFamily ScholarshipGlobal College ScholarshipUndergraduate Merit ScholarshipUndergraduate Engineering Merit ScholarshipPostgraduate Merit ScholarshipPetroleum Engineering ScholarshipVice-Chancellor's Scholarship

Question 17

How much percentage is required for a scholarship in Heriot Watt University Dubai campus?

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Students are eligible for merit based scholarship based on their grades at Heriot Watt University Dubai. Higher the grades, higher will be amount of scholarship. This may vary for different levels such as degree programme and honors programme follow same criteria whereas UG programs may have different requirements.

Question 18

Are there separate deadlines to apply for Heriot Watt University Dubai scholarships?

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Yes, to apply at Heriot Watt University Dubai, there are separate application deadlines for each scholarship offered. Upcoming application deadlines for some Heriot Watt University Dubai scholarships are-Scholarships Name   Scholarship DeadlinesFuture Made for Success Scholarship Closed Full Advance Fee Payment Discount Sep 1, 2026 MBA 20th Anniversary Scholarship Closed

Question 19

How long is the MSc Artificial Intelligence course at Heriot-Watt Dubai?

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Heriot University Dubai MSc Artificial Intelligence course is 1-year long. The admission intakes of this course are Jan and Sep. Also, this course is accredited by CITP, Euro-Inf, CEng and the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) in the UK and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the UAE. For admission to this course, students are required to submit a good relevant Honors degree (first or second class) with academic component of IT or Computing.

Question 20

What is the duration of MBA programme at Heriot Watt University Dubai?

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Heriot Watt University Dubai MBA programme is among the top choice of Indian students to pursue in Dubai. Heriot Watt University Dubai offers MBA programme for the duration of 12 months for its Indian students. Heriot Watt University Dubai MBA programme first year tuition fee ranges from INR 26 L - 34 L.

Question 21

What is the application fees for Heriot Watt University- Dubai campus?

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Students must pay application fees of AED 300 (INR 7.8 K) to confirm seat in university. Apart from this, it is mandatory for Indian students to pay refundable security amount of AED 1,000.

Question 22

What is the fees for Heriot-Watt Dubai MSc in AI course?

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For full-time students of Heriot-Watt Dubai in MSc in AI course, the tuition fee as per the admission intakes are given below: Full Time: AED 113,685Part Time: AED 56,842.50The duration of this course is one-year. To take admission to this course, a relevant Honors degree (first or second class) with academic component in IT or Computing must be submitted.

Question 23

Where is Heriot-Watt University Dubai campus?

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Dubai campus of Heriot-Watt University is in Knowledge Park, UAE. The campus is a short distance from Dubai Marina, Dubai city centre, and Palm Jumeirah. Dubai Knowledge Park is adjacent to Dubai Internet City and Dubai Media city, which holds 500 businesses and is a centre of excellence for professional development and higher education.

Scholarships Name	Scholarship Amount	Scholarship Deadlines
Future Made for Success Scholarship	AED 6,000	Closed
Full Advance Fee Payment Discount	3% reduction on the net annual tuition fee	Sep 1, 2026
MBA 20th Anniversary Scholarship	AED 24,000, with one enhanced award of AED 64,000 available for an exceptional applicant	Closed
Sports and Community Engagement Scholarship	Up to 30% off on tuition fees	Open for applications
Family Scholarship	AED 3,000	Open for applications
Petroleum Engineering Scholarship	25% tuition fee waiver	Open for applications

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