History
With a history dating back to 1821,Heriot-Watt University, Malaysia has a long tradition of excellence and a proven track record in educating, inspiring and challenging the professionals of tomorrow. We are one of the top UK universities for business and industry and have an established reputation for world-class teaching and practical, leading-edge research.
Education
The degree programmes at Heriot-Watt are career-focused and relevant to the needs of business and industry, leading employers to actively seek out our graduates. We work in partnership with the professions to develop and accredit our degrees, ensuring career-relevant education and an environment that helps to foster the leaders of tomorrow. Our aim is to equip our graduates with the skills to achieve their ambitions and perform at a high level in their careers.
Research
The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 ranked 86.8% of Heriot-Watt's research as world-leading and internationally excellent.Our REF results firmly place us alongside the UK's best in our core disciplines of science and engineering, business and management, languages and design.Our new Putrajaya campus creates a platform for the creation of partnerships with other local universities through which we can deliver research studentships and other funded research activities. We also hope to work with Universities and other Higher Education Institutions in the surrounding region, particularly with those from ASEAN countries.
Career
The Careers Service aims to help students identify their career goals and develop the skills required to gain employment. We provide careers information on a range of topics including:
- applications
- CVs
- interview techniques
- aptitude tests
- internships
- graduate occupations
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- 460 Scholarships
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31 Mar 2027
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40000 AUD
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30 Sep 2026
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31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Graduate Degree
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16800 USD
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01 Oct 2026
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships for Exchange Programs
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31 Dec 2026
Ashinaga Africa Initiative
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3500 MYR
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31 Dec 2026
Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship
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72000 USD
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31 Oct 2026
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33600 EUR
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01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
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25600 USD
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Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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The Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) Scholarships
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Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students
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ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
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20000 USD
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Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
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40000 AUD
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30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
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31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
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Fondos En Administración - ICETEX
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30000 USD
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International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
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50000 USD
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Beca De Excelencia Rafael Del Pino
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31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Graduate Degree
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16800 USD
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01 Oct 2026
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships for Exchange Programs
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31 Dec 2026
Ashinaga Africa Initiative
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23 Jun 2026
Pre-France program for Malaysian students in Engineering
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31 Jul 2026
SFERE Program for Malaysian students in Engineering
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23 Jun 2026
Pre-France program for Malaysian students in Engineering Studies
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2000 EUR
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15 Jun 2026
Scholarship of excellence CESI Graduate School of Engineering
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1000 EUR
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15 Jun 2026
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07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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72000 USD
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31 Oct 2026
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
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33600 EUR
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01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
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25600 USD
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Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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20000 USD
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40000 AUD
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30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
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31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
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31 Oct 2026
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
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33600 EUR
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01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
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25600 USD
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Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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20000 USD
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31 Mar 2027
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
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40000 AUD
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30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
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31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
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Fondos En Administración - ICETEX
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30000 USD
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International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
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50000 USD
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Beca De Excelencia Rafael Del Pino
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31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Graduate Degree
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16800 USD
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01 Oct 2026
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships for Exchange Programs
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31 Dec 2026
Ashinaga Africa Initiative
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3500 MYR
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31 Dec 2026
Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship
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07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
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Various benefits
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Stipendium Peregrinum
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33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
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25600 USD
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Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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Various benefits
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The Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) Scholarships
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Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students
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ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
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20000 USD
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31 Mar 2027
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
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40000 AUD
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30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
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31 Jan 2027
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Fondos En Administración - ICETEX
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30000 USD
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International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
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50000 USD
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Beca De Excelencia Rafael Del Pino
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Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Graduate Degree
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16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships for Exchange Programs
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31 Dec 2026
Ashinaga Africa Initiative
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07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
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Various benefits
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Stipendium Peregrinum
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33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
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25600 USD
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Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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20000 USD
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31 Mar 2027
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40000 AUD
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30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
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31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
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Fondos En Administración - ICETEX
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30000 USD
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International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
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50000 USD
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Beca De Excelencia Rafael Del Pino
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Various benefits
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31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Graduate Degree
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16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships for Exchange Programs
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Various benefits
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31 Dec 2026
Ashinaga Africa Initiative
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3500 MYR
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31 Dec 2026
Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship
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3200 USD
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07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
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Various benefits
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Stipendium Peregrinum
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33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
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25600 USD
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Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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The Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) Scholarships
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Various benefits
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Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students
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Various benefits
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ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
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20000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
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40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
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31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
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Fondos En Administración - ICETEX
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30000 USD
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International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
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50000 USD
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Beca De Excelencia Rafael Del Pino
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Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Graduate Degree
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16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships for Exchange Programs
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The Student Service Centre provides the administrative support for the registry functions and academic programmes. Staff provide guidance on a range of academic matters to ensure that students receive the right information. Main responsibilities include:
- administrative services
- student records
- examinations
- enrolment
- amendments to registration
- fee collections
- timetables and room bookings
- appeals
- clarification on policies and procedures
- graduations
Housing services
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia has recently introduced an on-campus student accommodation at Antara Residence, Putrajaya. Situated just 1 km from our campus, these modern three-bedroom apartments provide an ideal living space for students. Off-campus student accommodation options are provided in Cyberjaya and Putrajaya, about 10-15 minutes drive from the campus. A complimentary shuttle bus operates between the student residences and the campus and there is also easy access to public transportation.All residences offer modern and spacious living accommodation. Each residence has a warden who is there to help you settle in and sort out any problems along the way.
Library services
The two-storey library has been planned to cater for the different learning styles and preferences of students.The 365 room is open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. This is provided for students who wish to study late on campus and basic kitchen facilities are available.All Heriot-Watt students globally receive access to roughly 50,000 electronic journals, 270 databases and 71,000 e-books.
ICT services
Students are supported in their learning with IT facilities including industry relevant software and the virtual learning environment (VLE). The VLE is a web-based integrated teaching and learning tool.
Campus life
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia's campus is based in the modern garden-city of Putrajaya just 25km south of Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur. Putrajaya is a growing, dynamic city and its proximity allows easy access to the extensive cultural, leisure and retail amenities of the buzzing metropolis.Putrajaya provides a high quality of life in a new, forward-thinking urban centre. It is a great choice of city for students with excellent facilities, modern infrastructure and transport links. As it's based in the Multimedia Corridor, it also benefits from a highly efficient broadband network. It is developing as an attractive centre of learning for both local and international students and a vibrant student population is steadily growing in the city.
Sports facilities
There are many sports and recreational facilities in Putrajaya, which offer special rates and discounts to Heriot-Watt students. The sports complex in Precinct 18 provides both outdoor and indoor sports facilities, with many of the sport facilities being free of charge on weekdays. The water sports complex at Precinct 6 boasts an Olympic-size swimming pool and other facilities. There is an Extreme Challenge Park at Precinct 5 as well as the many public parks which provide excellent recreation and picnic spots for students.
Student clubs
Student clubs and societies are a great way to meet new people and make friends with other students from around the world. There are a number of clubs and societies which are actively seeking new student members. Clubs are run by students, for students and are an excellent way to get involved and enrich your university life.
Heriot-Watt University, Malaysia at Heriot-Watt University Campus Locations
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Putrajaya City