Heriot-Watt University Dubai
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name in Arabic | جامعة هيريوت وات دبي |
| Emirate | Dubai |
| Location | Dubai Knowledge Park |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Type | Branch campus of Heriot-Watt University, Scotland |
| Website | www.hw.ac.uk |
| Licence | Active in the CAA register |
Source: Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Heriot-Watt University Dubai5
Three campuses
| Year | Campus |
|---|---|
| 2005 | First campus in Dubai International Academic City |
| 2010 | Purpose-built campus in Academic City, for up to 4,500 students |
| 2021 | LEED Gold certified campus in Dubai Knowledge Park |
| 2025 | James Watt building, about 50,000 square feet, added in Knowledge Park |
Source: Heriot-Watt University Dubai: Celebrating our 20th anniversary; Heriot-Watt University: Expands its presence at Dubai Knowledge Park (September 2025)2,4
Study and accreditation
Disciplines include data science, engineering, construction, accounting and finance, psychology, robotics, digital marketing, interior architecture and design, and artificial intelligence. In 2025 the ministry, through the CAA, granted initial programme accreditation to all 71 of its programmes.3
Before you rely on a degree
An active institutional licence does not mean every programme is accredited. Check the exact programme in the CAA register before enrolling, or before relying on a degree when hiring.5
Sources
- Heriot-Watt University Dubai: About
- Heriot-Watt University Dubai: Celebrating our 20th anniversary
- Heriot-Watt University: Celebrating 20 years of impact in Dubai (Watt Magazine 2025)
- Heriot-Watt University: Expands its presence at Dubai Knowledge Park (September 2025)
- Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Heriot-Watt University Dubai
Figures checked 22 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information. It is not investment, tax or legal advice; please confirm details with a qualified adviser before acting.