Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
Scottish university heritage with UK degrees in Malaysia's administrative capital.
About
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is the Malaysian campus of Heriot-Watt University, Scotland, established in 2012 in Putrajaya. Graduates receive Heriot-Watt UK degrees with the same academic standards as Edinburgh and Dubai campuses.
The campus specializes in engineering, business, psychology, and built environment programs, with particular strengths in petroleum engineering, quantity surveying, and actuarial science.
International students choose Heriot-Watt Malaysia for UK-accredited degrees, a modern purpose-built campus, and transfer opportunities to the UK and Dubai.
Academics
Study levels
Faculties & schools
Popular programs
| Program | Level |
|---|---|
| BEng (Hons) Petroleum Engineering | Bachelor's |
| BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying | Bachelor's |
| BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science | Bachelor's |
| BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering | Bachelor's |
| BSc (Hons) Psychology | Bachelor's |
Research centres
Institute of Petroleum Engineering
Petroleum engineering, reservoir simulation, and energy systems research.
Centre for Sustainable Building Design
Sustainable construction, building performance, and green infrastructure.
Centre for Applied Psychology Research
Applied psychology, organizational behaviour, and wellbeing studies.
Campuses
Putrajaya Campus
1, Jalan Venna P5/2, Precinct 5, 62200 Putrajaya
Admissions
Intakes
General requirements
- A-Levels, STPM, foundation, IB, or equivalent with required grades
- Mathematics prerequisite for engineering and actuarial science
- Interview for selected competitive programs
English requirements
- IELTS: 6.0–6.5 overall (no band below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT: 79–88
- Heriot-Watt Pre-sessional English programme available
Requirements vary by program — confirm with ARNE counselors.
Required documents
- Online application via Heriot-Watt portal
- Certified academic transcripts
- Passport copy
- English language certificate
- Personal statement
Tuition fees (estimate)
Estimated international tuition: RM 38,000–52,000/year for most undergraduate programs. Petroleum engineering and actuarial science may be higher — confirm with Heriot-Watt Malaysia.
International students
Heriot-Watt Malaysia hosts a diverse international student community with UK-standard academic support in Putrajaya, close to Kuala Lumpur.
Support services
- Heriot-Watt Malaysia Student Services
- On-campus accommodation
- Transfer to Edinburgh and Dubai campuses
- Student societies and sports facilities
- Careers and employability support
Visa & EMGS
Heriot-Watt Malaysia assists international students with EMGS student pass applications after admission confirmation.
Apply with ARNE
Ready to apply to Heriot-Watt University Malaysia? Our counselors will guide you through program selection, document preparation, and your EMGS student pass application.