HERIOT-WATT University

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Programs and specializations

There are 71 program and specialization at the university

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Students

There are 31000 current students admitted at the university

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The City

Putrajaya

_ University’s Biography _

Heriot-Watt English University in Malaysia is one of the leading universities in the United Kingdom located in Malaysia.
The university offers a distinguished group of foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate programs, and there are 71 educational programs in Malaysia.
The university ranks among the top universities in the UK in leading academic rankings.
The Malaysian campus permanently attracts students from neighboring countries, and with the academic excellence offered by the university, students are able to achieve their own academic and career goals.
The branch of this university in Malaysia offers highly qualified study programs that give study in Malaysia a British taste, and this results in the marriage of British experiences with its reality. This branch was established in 2014, but its main branch was established in 1821.

University Rankings

The first in the UK in Engineering
Heriot-Watt is ranked 270 in the world, 33 in the UK and 5 in Scotland.
Ranked among the world’s top 250 universities (201-250) for engineering and technology
Ranked in the top 25 British universities for engineering and technology.
Ranked 34th in the world, 3rd in the UK and 1st in Scotland of the world’s 50 best universities created over the past 50 years.

Number of Students and Academic Staff

A global university with about 31,000 students.
It has about 2,000 academic and administrative staff.

Campuses

Heriot-Watt University has one branch in Malaysia and it is located in the administrative capital of Malaysia, Putrajaya.

Address: 1, Jalan Venna P5/2, Precinct 5, 62200 Putrajaya, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya.

Intakes

Foundation: April and July
Bachelors: September
Postgraduate studies: January

Why to Choose Heriot Watt؟

Heriot-Watt University has a reputation for world-class teaching and ground-breaking practical research.
A truly international university with five global campuses, partners in 150 countries and 30,000 students studying worldwide.
The experience will provide you with new learning experiences and the opportunity to develop both academically and personally.
It will provide you with great opportunities to travel throughout Scotland, the UK and Europe.
You’ll gain first-hand experience in a new culture, helping you become more globally literate.
You will be able to make new friends, participate in new and exciting social opportunities and be a true ambassador for your country.
A British university with an internationally recognized British degree.

Inaugural Computing Science Bursary

The Inaugural Computing Science Bursary is granted to all students who meet the minimum entry requirements of BSc (Hons) Computing Science for the September 2021 intake only. The bursary is a one-time off tuition fee waiver of RM5,000. The value of the bursary will be deducted against the full tuition fees payable on the second semester only.

Progression Scholarship. Applies to:

Foundation students who maintain A/70% average in their studies will be awarded a 35% progression scholarship in their first year undergraduate studies. Undergraduate students who maintain A/70% average in their studies will be awarded a 35% progression scholarship in the following year of their undergraduate studies. This scholarship is attainable for every year of their undergraduate studies as long as a A/70% average is met at the end of their academic year.

Foundation Progression Discount

All non-scholarship foundation students receive a RM5,000 discount off their first year undergraduate tuition fees when they progress to their undergraduate studies. *Terms and Conditions apply.

High Achiever’s Scholarships to Foundation

We offer a range of scholarships to high achievers based on the tier below to our Foundation programmes.

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia High Achiever’s Scholarship
Results	Fee Waiver
SPM 9As O-Levels/IGCSE 9As	RM10,000
SPM 8As O-Levels/IGCSE 8As	RM8,000
SPM 7As O-Levels/IGCSE 7As	RM7,000
SPM 6As O-Levels/IGCSE 6As	RM6,000

Progression Scholarship

Students who maintain Grade A/70% average in Foundation are awarded with a 35% scholarship when progressing into undergraduate study.

All other students who are not eligible for a 35% progression scholarship will receive RM5,000 fee waiver when they progress to their first year undergraduate studies.

High Achiever’s Scholarships to Undergraduate

We offer a range of scholarships to high achievers based on the tier below to our undergraduate programmes.

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia High Achiever’s Scholarship

Results	Fee Waiver
A levels AAA STPM AAA UEC 8 points* IB 37 pts CPU 90% ATAR 90% CGPA 3.75 Foundation/Matriculation from other institutions	RM12,000
A levels AAB STPM AAB UEC 10 points* IB 33 pts CPU 85% ATAR 85% CGPA 3.50 Foundation/Matriculation from other institutions	RM8,000
A levels ABB STPM ABB UEC 12 points* IB 30 pts CPU 80% ATAR 80% CGPA 3.30 Foundation/Matriculation/Diploma from other institutions**	RM5,000

Foundation Excellence Award
(‘A’ average on the HWUM Foundation Programme)

35% off total tuition fee

*Best of 5 subjects

**Subject to University’s assessment

Progression Scholarship

Students who maintain Grade A/70% average in undergraduate study will be awarded with a 35% scholarship during progressing into following year of the undergraduate study.

All other students who are not eligible for a 35% progression scholarship will receive RM5,000 fee waiver when they progress to their first year undergraduate studies.

Heriot-Watt Alumni Discount

20% fee discount

A 20% discount is applicable to *postgraduate taught courses across the University for all Heriot-Watt alumni who have previously been registered for one year or more on a Heriot-Watt degree programme.

30% fee discount

A special 30% discount is applicable to our class of 2020 and 2021 graduates. All Heriot-Watt alumni who graduated in 2020 or are graduating in 2021 are eligible. This discount is available on our *postgraduate programmes starting in September 2021 and January 2022.

*Note: Please note that this excludes the MBA programme

Family Discount

(For Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate Studies) A discount of 10% is granted to children and/or spouse of a Heriot-Watt University alumni who register for a programme of study at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia. This discount is also granted to siblings of currently registered students of Heriot-Watt University Malaysia who register for a programme of study at the University. This is awarded on receipt of documentary evidence proving the relationship of the registered applicant and the alumnus or student.

Heriot-Watt Corporate Partnership Postgraduate Bursary

The Heriot-Watt Corporate Postgraduate Partnership Bursary* is a concession package for students who are applying to our postgraduate programmes in a group of more than 1 from the same company. This is applicable for local, international, part-time or full-time students.

How does it work?

Up to 3 employees of the same organisation enrolling for any postgraduate programme within the same intake will be entitled for a 25% reduction of fees for all.
4 employees and above of the same organisation enrolling for any postgraduate programme within the same intake will increase the reduction of fees to be 30% for all.
*Only applies to postgraduate taught programmes

Student Accommodation

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Applications Required Documents

Bachelor’s, Foundation and Diploma

High School Certificate or its equivalent in Arabic, English or English language only if graduated from a school its medium of instruction is English.
High School Transcripts in Arabic and English or English language only if graduated from a school its medium of instruction is English.
A personal photograph with a white background.
A complete scanned copy of current passport.
English proficiency certificate with minimum band 5.5 in ILETS or its equivalent.

Masters’s Required Documents

Bachelor Certificate in Arabic, English or English language only if graduated from a school its medium of instruction is English.
Bachelor’s Transcripts in Arabic and English or English language only if graduated from a school its medium of instruction is English.
A personal photograph with a white background.
A complete scanned copy of current passport.
English proficiency certificate with minimum band 6 in ILETS or its equivalent.
Research proposal for a research-based study.
Two recommendation letters from 2 professors or lecturers from the University of Bachelor Studies.
Experience Certificate of at least five years if found.

PHD or Doctorate Required Documents

Bachelor’s and master’s Certificate in Arabic, English or English language only if graduated from a school its medium of instruction is English.
Bachelor’s Transcripts in Arabic and English or English language only if graduated from a school its medium of instruction is English.
A personal photograph with a white background.
A complete scanned copy of current passport.
English proficiency certificate with minimum band 6 in ILETS or its equivalent.
Research proposal for a research-based study.
Two recommendation letters from 2 professors or lecturers from the University of Bachelor Studies.
Experience Certificate of at least five years if found.