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By Shorelight Team
Last updated on August 31, 2023

Study and see the world at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia. Enjoy a truly international experience by taking advantage of Inter-Campus Transfer opportunities to Edinburgh and Dubai campuses.

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

A group of seven international students stand outside a building on the Heriot-Watt Malaysia campus.

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, one of Heriot-Watt’s five campus locations and the university’s only campus in Asia, is a global institution at the forefront of education and research. The university provides purpose-driven degree programs that develop students’ emotional intelligence and global perspectives, especially through its Inter-Campus Transfer program that offers easy access to their Edinburgh and Dubai campuses.

Why Heriot-Watt University Malaysia?

  1. Pursue a purpose-driven education — Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is committed to producing future-ready graduates who go on to make an impact in the world. The university’s Positive Education curriculum focuses beyond academic excellence and promotes the holistic development of individuals, which enables students to better understand themselves, discover a sense of purpose, and mobilize that purpose into impact.

  2. Benefit from a truly global learning experience — With Heriot-Watt University’s Go Global Inter-Campus Transfer program, students can take classes at the Edinburgh and Dubai campuses for a truly global experience.

  3. Be part of a heritage of excellence — Since 1821, Heriot-Watt University has developed transformational solutions to global challenges, specializing in engineering, business, actuarial science, built environment, and other growing industries.

Accolades for Heriot-Watt University

QS World University Ranking, 2024

  • #235 in the world

Guardian University Guide, 2023

  • Top 10 in the UK for Construction, Quantity Surveying and Planning, Computer Science and Economics

Accolades for Studying Abroad in Malaysia

QS Best Student Cities Ranking, 2024

  • Kuala Lumpur - ranked Asia’s top three most affordable student destinations

2023 Global Peace Index

  • #3 safest country in Asia Pacific

UNESCO

  • #12 in UNESCO’s top countries for student destinations

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia’s Degree Programs for International Students

Global College

Foundation in Business

  • Pathways to Accounting & Finance, Business, Built Environment, Psychology, Actuarial Science, Computing Science, and Data Science

Foundation in Science

  • Pathways to Engineering, Actuarial Science, Computing Science, Data Science, Accounting & Finance, Business & Built Environment, and Psychology

Undergraduate

SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICAL & COMPUTING SCIENCES

  • Actuarial Science

  • Computer Science

  • Statistical Data Science

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES & EDINBURGH BUSINESS SCHOOL

  • Psychology

  • Accounting & Finance

  • Business Administration

  • International Business Management

  • Marketing

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL SCIENCES

  • Chemical Engineering

  • Electrical & Electronic Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

SCHOOL OF ENERGY, GEOSCIENCE, INFRASTRUCTURE & SOCIETY

  • Civil Engineering

  • Quantity Surveying

Browse the full list of degree programs >

Postgraduate

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES & EDINBURGH BUSINESS SCHOOL

  • Business Psychology

  • Business Strategy

  • Leadership & Change

  • International Business Management

  • MBA

  • Strategic Project Management

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL SCIENCES

  • Advanced Mechanical Engineering

  • Renewable Energy Engineering

SCHOOL OF ENERGY, GEOSCIENCE, INFRASTRUCTURE & SOCIETY

  • Petroleum Engineering

  • Construction Project Management

  • Commercial Management & Quantity Surveying

Browse the full list of degree programs >

Embark on a journey of academic excellence, self-discovery, and professional growth at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia!

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