Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University, Malaysia is an international campus of the prestigious British university Heriot-Watt University, founded in 1821. The campus is located in the modern administrative center of the country – the city of Putrajaya , and since its opening in September 2014, it has been offering students world-class education in various fields.

The university has campuses in the UK (Edinburgh), Dubai, Malaysia and Kazakhstan, as well as over 50 accredited partner offices in 30 countries , including Russia . It is a truly global university, represented in 150 countries, with over 30,000 students studying around the world. QS World University Rankings 2025 ranks the university 256th in the world, 32nd in the UK and 5th in Scotland.

The primary language of instruction on all campuses is English.

Educational programs

Bachelor’s degree: A 3 or 4 year higher education programme leading to the degree of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science.

Directions:

– Accounting and Business Finance;

– Actuarial Science;

– Business Administration;

– Mechanical, Civil, Chemical Engineering;

– Computer Science;

– Marketing;

– Data Analytics;

Cost: from $10,000 to $12,600 USD per year;

Start of training: September, January.

Requirements:

Certificate of secondary education;
Completed Foundation program (GPA not less than 2.0/4.0);
IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

Master’s degree: A 1-year postgraduate higher education programme leading to a Master’s degree.

Directions:

– MBA;

– Business Psychology;

– MBA;;ness Strategy, Leadership and Change;

– Advanced Mechanical Engineering;

– Petroleum & Renewable Energy Engineering;

– Strategic Project Management;

Cost: from $12,500 USD per year;

Start of training: September, January, May;

IELTS 6.0–6.5 (depending on the program) or equivalent.

Foundation (preparatory year)

Designed for students who want to gain the knowledge and skills necessary for entry into a bachelor’s degree.

Duration: 1 year;

Cost: from $7,100 – $7,800 USD per year;

Start of training: September, December, January, April, July.

Directions:

– Foundation in Business;

– Foundation in Science;

Requirements:

Certificate of secondary education;
IELTS from 5.5;

Pre-Sessional English Program (PSEP)

Language training for those whose level of English is not yet sufficient.

Duration: 1 or 2 trimesters of 10 weeks;

Cost: from $1,170 USD per trimester;

Start of training: June.

Features of training

Internships and practice

The university offers industrial internships and work placements across its programmes, particularly in the fields of engineering, business and IT.

Key partner companies:

– U Mobile – telecommunications, internships in IT and cybersecurity;

– The Access Group – software and analytics;

– PETRONAS – oil and gas, sustainable development;

– Weir Minerals – engineering, production visits;

PwC, KPMG, Deloitte, Siemens, Huawei, Nestlé, AirAsia – employment of graduates;

Maybank, Allianz, Shopee, Top Glove – career fairs and offers.

Career Services provides:

– assistance in finding internships;

– career consultations;

– preparation for interviews;

– trainings on resume writing.

Projects with industrial partners: senior students work on real-life company problems.

International Mobility and Diploma

Although Heriot-Watt does not offer traditional double degrees, students have access to:

Unified UK accreditation: A degree awarded in Malaysia is identical to a degree from a UK campus.
Intercampus transfer: the opportunity to start your studies in Malaysia and continue in Dubai or the UK.

Admission: documents and features

Required documents:

– Certificate or diploma;

– IELTS / TOEFL / PTE certificate;

For Master’s degree: motivation letter (required);

For creative specialties: portfolio (required);

Sometimes – an interview (in graduate school);

A motivation letter is desirable even for undergraduate studies – it can improve your chances of admission.

Heriot Watt Campus

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Campus is located in Putrajaya, approximately 25km south of the capital, Kuala Lumpur. It is a modern campus purpose-built to deliver high-quality British education in Malaysia.

Situated on the lake shore, in a picturesque and ecologically clean area, which is part of the “green continuum” of Putrajaya Lake.
The campus covers 4.8 acres and was built at an investment of £35 million.
It is Malaysia’s first ‘green campus’ with an environmentally sustainable design, including a living glass roof and energy efficient technologies.
The campus offers modern teaching and research facilities, a library, self-study areas and Wi-Fi access throughout.

Cost of living and accommodation

Accommodation:

– On campus: from $170 to $300 USD/month;

– Off campus: from $150 to $380 USD/month;

– Single, double and studio rooms with amenities;

– Free transfer to campus, recreation areas, kitchen, fitness room, swimming pool;

– Utilities are paid separately.

Nutrition:

Estimated costs: from $250 USD/month.

Required documents for admission

International applicants must provide the following documents:

Copy of International Passport: Passport must be valid for at least 16 months from the date of entry into Malaysia.
Academic documents: certificates, diplomas and transcripts with official translation into English.
English language proficiency certificate: IELTS, TOEFL, MUET or proof of study in English are accepted.
Passport size photographs: as required by the university.
Proof of financial solvency: documents confirming the availability of sufficient funds for education and living expenses.
Signed Letter of Acceptance: Once you have received an offer of admission, you must sign and return the letter of acceptance along with the required documents and payment.

Main expenses

Below are estimated costs for international students:

Registration and administrative fees:

Registration fee: RM 500 (approximately USD 120).
Visa Application Fee: RM 2,960 (approx. USD 710) for most countries; for Indonesian students: RM 3,760 (approx. USD 900).
Personal Bond: The amount depends on the country of origin, for example, for students from Europe – RM 1,500 (approximately USD 360).

Scholarships and student life

The university offers a variety of scholarships and discounts to make education more affordable.

Extracurricular life is also actively developed : dozens of clubs and student societies, sports and cultural events, affordable prices for entertainment for HWUM students.

HWUM graduates successfully build careers in Petronas, Shell, YTL, PwC, ExxonMobil, Motorola and other international companies.

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