Study in Heriot Watt University Dubai

A university offer is only one part of the journey. If you need a UAE student residence visa, your paperwork must be correct and complete. Small issues—like unclear scans, missing insurance proof, or inconsistent names—can slow everything down.

The Dubai campus also runs rolling admissions, so timing is flexible, but you still need a clear plan.

Where is Heriot-Watt University Dubai?

The campus is in Dubai Knowledge Park, and the university provides official maps and directions (including GPS coordinates).

Intakes and when you can start

Heriot-Watt University Dubai states that some courses offer up to three entries a year: January, April, and September.
They also note that all programmes have a September intake, and some programmes may offer extra intakes.

Simple advice

If you want a smooth process, start early—especially if you’ll need a student visa and medical insurance paperwork.

Entry requirements and documents

Heriot-Watt provides a country-by-country international entry requirements guide (and notes it’s a guide, not a final decision for every programme).

What students usually need

Requirements depend on your course, but most applications will involve:

• Passport copy
• Highest qualification certificates and transcripts
• Personal statement / motivation letter
• CV (for many postgraduate courses)
• English language evidence (when required)

The most common problem we see

Documents that don’t match. Even small things—different name spellings, missing pages, unclear stamps—can create delays later.

Tuition fees and funding

The university publishes official tuition fee information for Degree Entry, undergraduate, and postgraduate programmes at the Dubai campus, including sections for additional fees (such as administrative and graduation charges).

What you should do before paying a deposit

Ask for a clear breakdown of:

• • total tuition (per year or per stage)
  • payment schedule and deadlines
  • any extra charges mentioned on the fee page
  • refund policy (very important if your plans change)

Student residence visa: what compliance looks like

If you require a student visa, Heriot-Watt University states that you must carefully fill out and submit the official student visa application form. They also provide a detailed guidance document outlining the entire application process, required documents, processing steps, applicable fees, and important deadlines to ensure a smooth and successful submission. Students are advised to follow these instructions to avoid delays or complications.

They also state that students applying for a University Student Residence Visa are required to have valid medical insurance that covers the full study period, and proof of medical insurance must be submitted as part of the visa application process.

What to prepare early

• Passport validity (make sure it covers your study period)
• Clear scanned documents (high quality)
• Medical insurance proof (if you’re on the university visa route)
• A tidy, consistent document set (matching names and dates)