Heriot-Watt University Dubai

Why Choose Heriot-Watt University Dubai for Your Master's ?

Looking for a UK master's degree in Dubai? Heriot-Watt University Dubai is the premier British university in the UAE, offering internationally recognized MSc master's degrees. The university's 1-year MSc programmes combine UK academic standards with Middle East location, making master's education accessible, affordable and globally relevant.

• UK master's degree — recognized globally for MSc qualifications
• First British university in Dubai — established 2005 as UK master's provider
• 1-year master's degrees rapid MSc completion compared to 2-year master's programmes
• UAE Ministry-accredited MSc programmes — official master's degree recognition
• UK QAA-certified master's degrees — quality-assured MSc education
• Master's programmes to choose MSc from — Data Science, Analytics, IT, Energy, Real Estate
• 10–15% MSc scholarships available — merit-based master's funding
• September and January MSc intakes flexible master's start dates
• Global campus network — study MSc across Edinburgh, Dubai, Malaysia through Go Global
• Industry-focused master's curriculum — practical MSc skills for global careers

Heriot-Watt Dubai Master's Programmes

Heriot-Watt University Dubai offers Masters programmes across four specializations. Each master's degree is a 1-year full-time MSc with September and January master's intakes.

Data Science & Analytics Master's Programmes

MSc Data Science Dubai — 1-Year Master's Degree
Duration: 1 Year Full-Time Master's
Intake: September and January MSc intakes
Master's Fee: AED 113,685 master's MSc fee (highest MSc)

MSc Business Analytics and Consultancy — Master's Degree
Duration: 1 Year Full-Time Master's MSc
Intake: September and January MSc intakes
Master's Fee: AED 99,528 master's MSc fee

IT & Technology Master's Programmes

MSc Information Technology (Business) Master's Degree
Duration: 1 Year Full-Time Master's MSc
Intake: September and January MSc intakes
Master's Fee: AED 107,484 master's MSc fee

MSc Information Technology (Software Systems) — Master's
Duration: 1 Year Full-Time Master's MSc
Intake: September and January MSc intakes
Master's Fee: AED 107,484 master's MSc fee

Business Master's Programmes

MSc International Business Management with Finance Master's
Duration: 1 Year Full-Time Master's MSc
Intake: September and January MSc intakes
Master's Fee: AED 99,528 master's MSc fee

Engineering & Energy Master's Programmes

MSc Energy 1-Year Energy Master's Degree
Duration: 1 Year Full-Time Master's MSc
Intake: September MSc intake (primary)
Master's Fee: AED 107,484 master's MSc fee

Real Estate Master's Programme

MSc Real Estate Master's Degree in Property
Duration: 1 Year Full-Time Master's MSc
Intake: September MSc intake (primary)
Master's Fee: AED 99,528 master's MSc fee

Heriot-Watt Dubai Master's MSc Fees

Heriot-Watt University Dubai master's MSc fees range from AED 99.5K to AED 113.7K per year. 1-year master's degree cost breakdown with early payment discount and scholarship savings.

Heriot-Watt Master's MSc Entry Requirements | 70% Benchmark for Master's Admission

Heriot-Watt University Dubai MSc master's degree eligibility requires bachelor's degree with 70% aggregate (Indian benchmark). Master's programme-specific subject requirements vary.

• General Master's MSc Eligibility Requirement: Bachelor's degree equivalent to Second Class Lower (2:2) honours Indian master's benchmark: 70% aggregate or CGPA 3.5/5 Master's degree must be in relevant subject to MSc programme choice Higher-bar master's programmes: 80% / 4.0 CGPA for master's admission
• Master's Data Science MSc Eligibility: Bachelor's degree with substantial computing/IT component required for master's Master's MSc requires databases and programming modules in bachelor's Engineering or mathematics background may qualify for master's Data Science MSc Master's benchmark: 70% minimum for MSc admission
• Master's Business Analytics MSc Eligibility: Good honours bachelor's degree for master's MSc Quantitative subject background preferred for master's analytics degree Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering bachelor's ideal for master's Master's minimum: 70% aggregate for MSc admission
• Master's IT (Business & Software Systems) MSc Eligibility: Good honours degree in numerate subject required for master's IT IT/Software Systems master's: Computing/IT bachelor's for MSc Master's IT Business: IT or engineering/maths background for MSc admission Master's benchmark: 70% minimum for MSc qualification
• Master's Energy MSc Eligibility: Relevant engineering or science bachelor's degree required for master's Master's Energy MSc requires: Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Environmental, Marine, or Aerospace Engineering Physical Sciences with strong mathematics acceptable for master's Master's minimum: 70% aggregate for MSc admission
• Master's International Business + Finance MSc Eligibility: Good honours degree (any master's subject) for MSc admission Business/Finance/Economics bachelor's preferred for master's business degree Master's minimum: 70% for MSc qualification
• Master's Real Estate MSc Eligibility: Good honours degree (any master's discipline) for master's MSc Alternative pathway: Postgraduate diploma for candidates without honours for master's degree Master's minimum: 70% aggregate for MSc admission

Heriot-Watt Master's MSc English Requirements

IELTS Academic Master's Requirements (MSc Programmes):
• STEM/Design master's MSc: 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5
• Non-STEM master's MSc: 6.0 overall, writing 6.0, no band below 5.5
• Minimum writing master's requirement: 5.5 (STEM), 6.0 (non-STEM)

Master's English Test Waivers:
• Heriot-Watt may waive master's English requirement for candidates from English-medium education systems
• Indian graduates may qualify for master's English waiver — check with IVY Overseas for master's waiver eligibility
• If master's waiver not available, must sit and pass accepted English test for MSc

Heriot-Watt Master's Scholarships | 10–15% Master's MSc Merit Awards Available

Heriot-Watt University Dubai master's scholarships are merit-based and available for qualifying master's MSc candidates. Master's scholarship awards assessed case-by-case.

Master's Postgraduate Merit Scholarship (10% Master's MSc Award)
Amount: 10% of master's MSc tuition
Eligibility: Master's MSc candidates: Indian applicants achieving 70% or CGPA 3.5/5 in bachelor's degree
Value: Master's saving: AED 9,950–11,370 off master's fee

Master's Postgraduate Merit Scholarship (15% Master's Award)
Amount: 15% of master's MSc tuition
Eligibility: Master's candidates: Indian applicants achieving 75% or CGPA 3.8/5 in bachelor's degree
Value: Master's saving: AED 14,93017,050 off master's MSc fees

Master's Early Payment Discount (3% Master's MSc Saving)
Amount: 3% reduction on master's tuition
Eligibility: All master's MSc students paying full annual master's fee by intake deadline (Sep 1 or Jan 1)
Value: Master's saving: AED 3,000–3,400 off master's degree cost

Master's Career Outcomes | Master's MSc Graduate Career Paths

Career outcomes after Heriot-Watt University Dubai master's MSc depend on master's specialisation, skills developed during master's, and employment market. Master's graduates pursue specialized roles by master's discipline.

How to Apply for Heriot-Watt Master's MSc | Master's Application Step-by-Step

Heriot-Watt University Dubai master's MSc application process follows these master's admission steps from submission to master's degree enrolment.

IVY Overseas Master's MSc Application Support | End-to-End Master's Guidance

IVY Overseas provides comprehensive support for Heriot-Watt University Dubai master's MSc applications and master's degree admission.

Frequently Asked Questions | Heriot-Watt Master's MSc Programme