Heriot-Watt University Dubai

Heriot-Watt University Dubai is one of the first foreign university campuses in Dubai, awarding UK degrees with strong links to the region’s business community.

Programme & duration

MSc Finance / MSc Banking and Finance (check current availability): 1–1.5 years

Tuition (international)

Approx. AED 75,000 – AED 110,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)

Intakes

September and January (selected programmes)

English requirement

IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 5.5–6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 79–90PTE: 58

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree (2:2 / 55%+ equivalent) in business, finance or a related field. CV, personal statement and references; confirm that the programme is currently offered.

Heriot-Watt University Dubai awards UK degrees in international business and management, with business-oriented teaching and strong ties to Dubai’s industry.

Programme & duration

MSc International Business Management / MSc Business Management (check current availability): 1–1.5 years

Tuition (international)

Approx. AED 75,000 – AED 110,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)

Intakes

September and January (selected programmes)

English requirement

IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 5.5–6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 79–90PTE: 58

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree (2:2 / 55%+ equivalent) in any discipline. CV, personal statement and references; confirm that the programme is currently offered.

Heriot-Watt University Dubai’s MBA is a UK MBA delivered in Dubai, with strong ties to the region’s business community.

Programme & duration

MBA (check current availability): 1–2 years

Tuition (international)

Approx. AED 90,000 – AED 140,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)

Intakes

September and January (selected programmes)

English requirement

IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 5.5–6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 79–90PTE: 58

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree, 2–3+ years’ work experience, CV, personal statement and references; confirm the programme is currently offered.

Average Work Experience

Average about 6–8 years of work experience

GMAT / GRE Requirement

GMAT/GRE not always required; check programme requirements

Heriot-Watt University Dubai’s MSc in Marketing is a UK master’s delivered in Dubai, with a practical focus on marketing in a fast-moving international consumer market.

Programme & duration

MSc Marketing (check current availability): 1–1.5 years

Tuition (international)

Approx. AED 75,000 – AED 110,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)

Intakes

September and January (selected programmes)

English requirement

IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 5.5–6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 79–90PTE: 58

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree (2:2 / 55%+ equivalent) in any discipline. CV, personal statement and references; confirm that the programme is currently offered.

Heriot-Watt University Dubai offers an MSc in Business Psychology, an applied programme linking psychology with organisational performance, leadership and behaviour at work.

Programme & duration

MSc Business Psychology (check current availability): 1–1.5 years

Tuition (international)

Approx. AED 70,000 – AED 100,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)

Intakes

September and January (selected programmes)

English requirement

IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 5.5–6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 79–90PTE: 58

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree (2:2 / 55%+ equivalent) in psychology or a related field. CV, personal statement and references; confirm that the programme is currently offered.