Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)
About the University
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM) is the Malaysian campus of Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK – ranked #280 in the QS World University Rankings 2025. Located in Putrajaya, HWUM offers British degrees in Engineering, Business, Computer Science, and Applied Sciences. Students earn the same Heriot-Watt UK degree as students at the Edinburgh campus. HWUM is part of Heriot-Watt's global network spanning Edinburgh, Dubai, and Orkney.
Detailed Information
About Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM) is the Southeast Asian campus of one of the UK's most established technological universities, founded in Edinburgh in 1821. The Malaysia campus allows students to earn a prestigious British degree while studying in Putrajaya, Malaysia's modern administrative capital.
UK Parent University Rankings
- QS World University Rankings 2025: #280 globally (Heriot-Watt, UK)
- Complete University Guide: Top 20 in the UK for Actuarial Science
- Top 10 in the UK for Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Energy
- Top 100 globally for Engineering – Petroleum (QS Subject)
- Founded 1821 – one of the oldest universities in the UK
Degree Awarded
HWUM graduates receive the same Heriot-Watt University UK degree as students at the Edinburgh, Dubai, and Orkney campuses. The degree is globally recognised, especially in the engineering, energy, and finance sectors.
Schools & Programmes
- School of Engineering & Physical Sciences
- School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure & Society
- School of Mathematical & Computer Sciences
- Edinburgh Business School (MBA & Finance)
- School of Built Environment
- School of Textiles and Design
Campus in Putrajaya
HWUM operates from its modern campus in Putrajaya, Malaysia's planned federal territory and administrative capital. The campus offers a safe, modern environment with easy access to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, major highways, and public transport.
Global Campus Network
Heriot-Watt operates one of the most extensive global campus networks of any UK university. HWUM students can transfer to Edinburgh (Scotland), Dubai (UAE), or complete a semester abroad as part of their degree — all within the same university system.
Admission Requirements
- A-Levels: ABB–BBC (depending on programme)
- Or: Foundation/Diploma from recognised institution, STPM, UEC, SAM, AUSMAT
- English: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5) or TOEFL iBT 78
Academic Programs7 programs
Bachelor's Degree(6)
BA Business Management (Hons)
Business Administration
BEng Chemical Engineering (Hons)
Chemical Engineering
BEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Hons)
Electrical Engineering
BEng Petroleum Engineering (Hons)
Petroleum Engineering
BSc Computer Science (Hons)
Computer Science
BSc Data Science (Hons)
Data Science & AI
Accreditations
Annual Tuition Fees
Undergraduate
MYR 30,000 - 52,000
Postgraduate
MYR 36,000 - 67,600
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