Heriot-Watt University

About Us

Our established reputation

With a history dating back to 1821, we have a long tradition of excellence and a proven track record in educating, inspiring and challenging the professionals of tomorrow. We are one of the top UK universities for business and industry and have an established reputation for world-class teaching and practical, leading-edge research.

Heriot-Watt in Dubai

Heriot-Watt University was the first overseas university to set up in Dubai International Academic City, offering top quality British education to students and executives from the Gulf and further afield. After 180 years' provision of world-renowned education in the UK, Heriot-Watt was invited to Dubai to provide specialised programmes in the fields of management, engineering, built environment, food science and fashion.

University Timeline

2005

Heriot Watt University Dubai

was established

2011

State of the art campus

officially opened

2013

opened its

phase 2 campus extension

University Timeline

2005

Heriot Watt University Dubai

was established

2011

State of the art campus

officially opened

2013

opened its

phase 2 campus extension

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Accreditation

Accreditation
A royal charter is a formal document issued by a monarch as letters patent, granting a right or power to an individual or a body corporate. They were, and are still, used to establish significant organisations such as cities or universities and learned societies.
Accreditation
It is the educational quality assurance and regulatory authority of the Government of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It oversees the private education sector in Dubai

Colleges

  • Engineering

    Engineering

    The School offers courses in all of these disciplines both individually and with a range of specialist options leading to the degrees of BSc, BEng, MChem, MPhys and MEng, as well as innovative interdisciplinary degree courses bringing together spe...

    Engineering

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  • Business

    Business

    We have been helping working professionals become business leaders for over 25 years, offering high-quality and accessible postgraduate programmes in business.

    Our popular MBA, Masters, DBA and PhD programmes have accelerated the careers of over 20,...

    Business

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  • Humanities

    Humanities

    The branches of learning (such as philosophy, arts, or languages) that investigate human constructs and concerns as opposed to natural processes (as in physics or chemistry) and social relations (as in anthropology or economics). also a branch of...

    Humanities

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  • Information Technology

    Information Technology

    The technology involving the development, maintenance, and use of computer systems, software, and networks for the processing and distribution of data.

    Information Technology

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  • Architecture

    Architecture

    The programme provides a thorough grounding in the subject of architecture, including a portfolio of design, technical and theoretical courses covering all aspects of architectural theory and practice. The course has been designed with reference to the RIBA...

    Architecture

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  • Design

    Design

    Heriot-Watt University Dubai offers Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Foundation & Masters degrees in Interior Design and Fashion.

    Design

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Location

Heriot-Watt University

Address:

Dubai Academic City UG-05 Dubai, U.A.E

Tel:

+971 4 435 8700

Links:

http://www.hw.ac.uk/dubai