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Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
📍 Putrajaya, Malaysia
#287
QS World Rank
of Heriot-Watt University
3,000+
Students
40+
Nationalities
2014
Established
#287
Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Founded 1821 · World's first mechanics' institute · QS #287
🏛 About the Home University
Heriot-Watt University, UK home campus
Heriot-Watt University was founded in Edinburgh in 1821 as the world's first mechanics' institute, ranked QS #287. Globally recognised for Engineering, Actuarial Science, Business and Computer Science. Operates five campuses worldwide with 28,500+ students from 150+ countries.
📍 About this Campus
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia computer lab
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM) is a purpose-built £35 million campus opened in 2014, set on 4.8 acres in a stunning lakeside location in Putrajaya. Features Malaysia's first living grass roof, natural daylight systems and rainwater harvesting. 25km south of KL, 20 minutes from KLIA. Students receive the same Heriot-Watt Edinburgh degree and can transfer to Edinburgh or Dubai via the Go Global programme, with guaranteed placement on all programmes.
🏗 Campus Facilities
📚Tan Sri (Dr) Yeoh Tiong Lay Library – silent and group study
🔬Engineering labs – structural, electrical, fluid, petroleum
💻Computing and AI labs
📊Finance trading simulation lab
👗Fashion and design studio
🌿Living grass roof – Malaysia's first green campus
🚌Free shuttle: Putrajaya Sentral ↔ campus
🌏Go Global: guaranteed transfer Edinburgh or Dubai
📚 Programmes & Fees
ProgrammeLevelDurationAnnual FeeEntry (A-Level)
Accounting and FinanceUG3 yrs~£6,750/yrSee website
Actuarial ScienceUG4 yrs~£7,450/yrSee website
Business ManagementUG3 yrs~£6,750/yrSee website
Chemical EngineeringUG4 yrs~£8,000/yrSee website
Civil EngineeringUG4 yrs~£8,000/yrSee website
Electrical and Electronic EngineeringUG4 yrs~£8,000/yrSee website
Mechanical EngineeringUG3 yrs~£8,000/yrSee website
PsychologyUG4 yrs~£6,750/yrSee website
Quantity SurveyingUG4 yrs~£7,450/yrSee website
Construction Project ManagementPG1 yr~£8,900/yrSee website
FinancePG1 yr~£8,900/yrSee website
International Business ManagementPG1 yr~£8,900/yrSee website
Fees shown are approximate GBP (converted from USD at ~0.79). Always verify directly with the institution for the most current information.
💰 Scholarships & Funding
🎓
High Achievers Scholarship
Merit-based tuition fee reduction at entry
🎓
Merit Award
Annual award for strong academic performance
🎓
Go Global Scholarship
Financial support for Edinburgh or Dubai transfer
🎓
Engineering Bursaries
Faculty-specific awards for Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical
🌟 Student Life
Putrajaya is Malaysia's planned federal capital, modern, green and orderly with lakeside boulevards and parks. Student accommodation in Cyberjaya (~10km) with pool, gym, BBQ and skydeck. KL is 40km, 30 minutes by rail. Go Global is a genuine differentiator: guaranteed transfer to Edinburgh or Dubai at any point.
📋 Key Facts
AccreditationMQA, IET, IFoA, Royal Statistical Society
QS Rank#287 globally
(home)
Campus4.8 acres – lakeside Putrajaya
IntakeSeptember & January
IELTS UG6.0 min
IELTS PG6.5 min
Go GlobalGuaranteed transfer Edinburgh/Dubai
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💳 Cost of Living
Accommodation (Cyberjaya)RM 600–1,200/mo (~£110–220)
FoodRM 600–1,000/mo (~£110–185)
Total (est.)~£270–500/mo
Estimates only. Costs vary by lifestyle.
📝 How to Apply
  1. Browse at hw.ac.uk/malaysia
  2. Check entry requirements – IELTS 6.0 min for UG
  3. Apply online via Heriot-Watt portal
  4. Accept and pay deposit
  5. Apply for Malaysian Student Pass
  6. September or January intake
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