Heriot Watt University – UK

Construction of Heriot-Watt University's purpose-built campus in Dubai International Academic City began in 2010. This state of the art campus officially opened on 3 November 2011, increasing the capacity of Heriot-Watt Dubai Campus to 4,500 students.

In 2013 Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus opened its phase 2 campus extension boasting a 700-seater auditorium, male and female onsite accommodation, food court, gymnasium, indoor games room, food court, convenience store, and beauty salon.

As one of Dubai's most successful international higher education providers, the student population has now grown to 3,700, with students from more than 90 different countries studying at the campus.

Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus is located on the Academic City Road in Dubai International Academic City, approximately 20 minutes from the city's business district. Phase 1 of the campus consists of a three-floor building containing of numerous classrooms, IT lab facilities, mechanical, automotive, civil and electrical and electronic engineering labs, a library and fashion and interior design studios, in addition to outdoor sports facilities including basketball, tennis and volleyball courts.

Phase 2 of the Campus offers a wider variety of facilities for the students, including a 700-seat auditorium, an indoor games room, a food court, a gymnasium, a convenience store, a quiet study area for students to use and onsite male and female student accommodation.

At the Dubai Campus, students work in a supportive and positive learning environment that will ensure they can make the best of their time at the University. A range of support services are offered, with friendly and approachable staff who are able to provide students with the advice, support and information they need.

Guaranteed tuition fee packages, interest free installment plans and opportunities for scholarships are also available to support students in the financing of their degrees.

Student activities and events are organized by the Student Council in collaboration with the student body at Heriot Watt University. The Student Council is headed by the Student President who is elected on an annual basis by Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus Students. The Student Council makes the major decisions regarding student activities. These include the annual Watt Fest, Ethnic Days, Scottish Highland Games, charity drives, picnics etc.

The list of Student Presidents :

• Safiya Salim, 2010/2011
• Chris Burgoyne, 2011/2012
• Toby Toms Skaria, 2012/2013, 2013/2014
• Olivia Gonçalvès, 2014/2015
• Hrishi Ganesh K Nair, 2015/2016
• Franklin Thankachan, 2016/2017, 2017/2018