Heriot Watt University

An unofficial source says, Heriot-Watt acceptance rate is 45%. This shows that the university is moderately tough to enter and follows a tough procedure during selection. The university selects students based on their high school scores, English language proficiency, and extra activities. Students should perform good in studies to get selected.

Heriot-Watt Dubai receives many applications every year. They review each application based on the scores, transcripts, and more. The process is time-consuming and takes up to six weeks to respond. The university usually responds through an offer letter.

The Heriot-Watt University application fee is AED 300 for Indian students. Students should fulfill the basic qualification by having a UG degree or secondary school completion and submit documents like transcripts, SOP, and English language requirements.

International UG and PG students should fulfill the basic qualification and submit documents like transcripts, passport, resume, English language requirements, and more. Students can check the table below for the UG and PG requirements for Heriot-Watt-Dubai:

Indian students applying for a student visa in the UK need to showcase proof of sufficient funds to support them in the UK. This amount includes the full tuition fee as stated on the offer and CAS letters plus maintenance or living costs of up to EUR 10,539 for studying at Heriot Watt Uni. Proofs accepted include bank statement or bank letter or scholarship letter.

Yes India is one of the countries listed on the UK's government website. These listed countries need to show a TB certificate confirming they are clear of TB when they apply for their visa. To become eligible for HWU the presented certificate must have been approved by Home Office test centres within 6 months as per validity

HWU aims to issue the CAS letter of the students within 5-10 working days of receipt of your CAS evidence quest form. In busy months like August it may take longer, or if the documents provided by the students are not complete at first submission, it may also take longer to complete the process.

For UG courses, students need to have an IELTS Academic score of 6.0 with no score lower than 5.5. Similarly, for PT, E this requirement is 63 (min 59), and for TOEFL iBT its 79 (including reading 18, listening 17, speaking 20, and writing 21)

Yes Heriot Watt has students from various nationalities, including Indian. Currently there are 1,130 Indians housed on the campus. So that Indian students don't feel lost, there are several organizations like Heriot-Watt Indian Society that celebrate Indian festivals like Diwali and Holi and help Indian students stay connected to their roots even in a foreign land.

Dubai campus of Heriot-Watt University is in Knowledge Park, UAE. The campus is a short distance from Dubai Marina, Dubai city centre, and Palm Jumeirah. Dubai Knowledge Park is adjacent to Dubai Internet City and Dubai Media city, which holds 500 businesses and is a centre of excellence for professional development and higher education.