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About Heriot-Watt University Dubai
Heriot-Watt University Dubai is a private university in Dubai, UAE. A solid profile has a realistic chance here. We confirm exact fees, scholarships and entry requirements for your profile — free.
Indicative data
Programmes here are AED78,650–AED82,264/yr —
sourced from the university's own fees pages across 3 published programmes. Your exact fee depends on the course — we confirm it, free.
At a glance
Institution
Private
Typical intakes in UAE
Sep, Jan
Location
Dubai, UAE
Entry requirements
A recognised bachelor's degree, typically a 2:2 or above (around 50-55%); IELTS 6.5 overall (some programmes accept 6.0 with 5.5 each band). Requirements vary by programme.
Indicative for international postgraduate applicants — your counsellor confirms the exact cut-offs and English scores for your chosen programme, free.
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Living / year
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Exchange rates as of 5 Oct 2026 (1 day ago) —
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Your bank's remittance rate will be worse than mid-market, and currencies move a percent or two a month, so use these
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Aga Khan Foundation ·PGPrivate / FoundationLoan scholarshipDates varyNeed-based award, typically 50% grant and 50% loan, covering tuition and living costs (indicative — confirm on source)
Award
Window not confirmed — check the official pageVerified03 Oct 2026Official source
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Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation ·PGPrivate / FoundationPartial awardDates varyCovers tuition, living costs and one-way travel up to around USD 100,000 total (indicative — confirm on source)
Award
Window not confirmed — check the official pageVerified26 Sep 2026Official source
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The J. N. Tata Endowment for the Higher Education of Indians ·PGPrivate / FoundationLoan scholarshipDates varyLoan scholarship up to around INR 10 lakh plus a gift/travel grant; repayable (indicative — confirm on source)
Award
Window not confirmed — check the official pageVerified26 Sep 2026Official source
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Heriot-Watt University Dubai — FAQs
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A recognised bachelor's degree, typically a 2:2 or above (around 50-55%); IELTS 6.5 overall (some programmes accept 6.0 with 5.5 each band). Requirements vary by programme.
The main intakes across UAE are Sep, Jan. Heriot-Watt University Dubai sets its own dates per course — we confirm the exact intake and deadline for your shortlist. Apply early: documents, funds and visa processing all take time.
Graduates in UAE have job-seeker options after their course. Rules change, so we confirm the current position before you apply.
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