University classification and accreditations locally and internationally
There is no doubt that a university like Heriot Watt University has international recognitions and accreditations that we cannot enumerate in this paragraph. The most prominent of these accreditations are:
- Heriot-Watt is ranked 37th in the world, 13th in the UK and 3rd in Scotland in our international outlook – Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019
- The university ranks 39th in the UK and 7th in Scotland.
- And 302nd in the world – QS World University Rankings 2018/19
- 90% of our research has been rated “World Leading” or “Internationally Excellent” – REF 2014
- The university is considered one of the top 10 in the UK for Chemistry and Engineering: Civil and Engineering.
- According to the latest ranking by QS, the university is among the top 235 universities around the world.
- The university holds a prestigious five-star rating from the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).
Partnerships or contracts for the university
The list includes many partners of Heriot Watt University, including the following:
- Malaysian Institute of Engineers: In a cooperation agreement and an opportunity to enable students to undergo applied training and obtain many experiences in the fields of engineering to guarantee them the best future.
Also, the university in Malaysia has completed many cooperation agreements for student exchange with many universities, including:
- University of Würzburg, Germany.
- French University of Lille
- University of Milan, Italy.
All of this is just to give students the opportunity to move between European countries, benefit from different and diverse cultures, and increase students’ academic achievement.
University housing details
If you are one of the foreign students, you have the opportunity to obtain university housing provided by the university instead of renting a room or apartment next to the university.
Some of the housing options available at the university:
- Campus housing: The university offers on-campus boarding accommodation, including single and shared rooms with shared facilities such as dining halls and sports facilities.
- Student apartments: In addition to on-campus housing, students can look for external apartments to rent in the surrounding areas, which provide privacy and independence.
- Homestay: Students can sometimes choose to stay with local families, which provides an opportunity to better understand Malaysian culture and improve language skills.
- Furnished apartments: Furnished apartments are available for rent that provide comfort and security for students.
University housing is provided through the GoAdvice team for students who have registered through us via the link from here
Conditions for studying at the university
| Admission requirements at Heriot Watt University in Malaysia | |
| For bachelor's degree applicants | Possess a high school diploma with a minimum GPA of 2.5 out of 4 or 62% out of 100%. Stage A or Stage O certificate with a grade of 2 out of 4 or 50% out of 100% minimum. |
| For applicants to master's degrees | Possess a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field with a minimum GPA of 2.7 out of 4 or 65% out of 100%. Note: Students with a BIM GPA of 2.5 to 2.7 may have a chance of taking admission if they have previous work experience. |
| For PhD applicants | Possess a Master’s degree in the relevant field with a minimum grade point average of 2.7 out of 4 or 65% out of 100%. |
Required language requirements
- Preparatory year, Bachelor’s Diploma, IELTS 5 to 6, or its equivalent, depending on the specialization
- Master's and PhD, IELTS 6 or equivalent
Semester start date and deadline for submitting papers
Classes at Heriot Watt University start at different times of the year Therefore, it is also recommended to consult the Go Advice team to learn all the details from here
| Specialties | Start of the semester |
|---|---|
| Preparatory specializations | April |
| July | |
| September | |
| Bachelor's | January |
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