Heriot-Watt University - Dubai Campus Dubai UAE 2025

Founded in 1821 as the world’s first Mechanics Institute in 1821. Heriot-Watt has a rich heritage and is valued for its pioneering research informed by the global needs of business and industry. This year, we celebrate our 200th Anniversary!

Dubai Campus

As the first British university to set up a campus in Dubai in 2005 and having received a five-star accreditation by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) for three consecutive years, Heriot-Watt University Dubai has established itself as a pioneer in the higher education market in the UAE. The university’s reputation for world-class teaching and practical, leading-edge research, combined with its strong links to business and industry, has seen it attract a thriving population of undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Heriot-Watt University Dubai offers an extensive range of programs and disciplines, spanning postgraduate and undergraduate courses. Heriot-Watt graduates are highly employable and sought after by the best organizations worldwide, with over 90% in graduate-level jobs or further study within six months of graduation.

State-of-the-art facilities

The futuristic Heriot-Watt University Dubai campus is designed to offer interactive and collaborative learning experiences with innovative classroom styles fostering group work and engagement. Collaborative lecture theatres feature booth-style seating allowing for easier group discussions and activities among students. The digitally focused pod rooms facilitate group learning and are equipped with interconnected displays allowing for modular learning experiences. Seminar rooms are designed to be flexible and easy to reorient to suit the needs of the class and activity.

The campus also provides cutting-edge laboratories and workshops that span various engineering disciplines like automotive, chemical, civil, mechanical, electrical, energy, robotic and structural engineering. Students can experiment, build, or test with the right tools and resources. The campus also has a dedicated psychology lab, a spacious IT lab and a design hub that supports fashion, architecture and interior design students. All our facilities are equipped with modern technology and equipment to help students achieve their goals.