Heriot Watt University Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Heriot-Watt University Dubai is a renowned satellite campus of the esteemed Heriot-Watt University (established in the UK in 1821), and it became the first overseas university campus to launch in Dubai International Academic City in 2005.
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Yes. The university has a dedicated Visa Office to help international students through the visa application—students must submit the official visa form and provide or purchase medical insurance for visa approval.
Absolutely. All students on a University Student Residence Visa must submit valid medical insurance. Alternatively, students can opt for university-provided insurance at an additional cost.
Students are encouraged to complete a Pre‑Arrival Checklist, which includes tasks like applying for a visa, securing accommodation, paying fees, setting up a university account, and preparing for welcome induction—assisted by regional personal advisors.
Some specialised programmes—like Textiles and Design or British Sign Language—may require applicants to attend an online or in-person interview to assess suitability.
Yes. A range of merit-based scholarships exists. Some are automatically considered during admissions (e.g., Undergraduate Merit Scholarships).
Standard undergraduate Honours degrees span four years, with certain accelerated tracks allowing entry into Year 2, reducing duration to three years.
The campus offers dedicated Wellbeing Services—providing confidential counseling, emotional support, and referrals—free of charge.
Students can access the SafeZone app for 24/7 emergency assistance, and Safeguarding officers are present year-round to manage any safety incidents.
If a student withdraws, defers, or completes their studies, their visa must be officially canceled—failure to do so may result in fines or being reported as an absconder.
Primary scholarships are merit-based, evaluated during admissions based on academic performance—need-based aid details may vary by intake.
While not listed here, Heriot‑Watt Dubai collaborates with industry (e.g., Campaign Middle East) to offer program-specific scholarships—you may explore those under relevant instructions.
Yes—tuition can often be paid via interest-free installment plans, and additional fee packages may apply for eligible students.
Estimated costs for student accommodation range from AED 1,500 to 3,500 per month, with living expenses (food, groceries) around AED 800–1,000 monthly, and transport about AED 300–400.
Yes. The campus offers on-campus, gender-segregated apartments with amenities like en-suite rooms, shared kitchens, Wi‑Fi, and more.
Yes—you can secure admission early and request to defer enrollment for up to one year if needed.

University Of Heriot Watt University Dubai Application Statistics

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* All cost are in AED

University Of Heriot Watt University Dubai Application Statistics

4000
1200
2400
1600
100
100
16:1
24 %
AED 57000
AED 36000
AED 2000
3
30
75 %
1250
28
6
590
300
150
150

Learn About -

* All cost are in AED

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