About Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is a private university that was first established in 2013. It is a branch campus of Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, which has a history dating back to 1821 where it was the world’s first mechanics’ institute.

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia offers Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies across various fields, including Actuarial Science, Accounting and Finance. They are world leaders in the field of Engineering, Business and Psychology. 

Under Heriot-Watt University Malaysia’s Go Global programme, students have the opportunity to become global students by taking part in an Inter-Campus Transfer to its UK or Dubai campuses at any time during their studies and also choose to graduate there. They have guaranteed placements for all of the university’s programmes, so long as the programme is offered where they wish to transfer.

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM) Ranking & Reputation

Heriot-Watt has established an excellent reputation for its quality of education over the years, performing consistently in world university rankings. It is ranked #256 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2025. 

As for the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025, Heriot-Watt is among the many universities in the 401 – 500 range. The score is based on the percentage of the university’s international staff, the level of international co-authorship of academic papers and the percentage of international students studying at the university.

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia’s programmes are developed to match the industry’s needs and equip students to become industry-fit graduates and postgraduates. As a testament to the university’s healthy track record, 95% of its students find employment or further their studies within six months of graduation.

Why Study at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)

Career-Oriented Courses
Programmes are designed to be highly relevant to the working world, encouraging practical application of knowledge through project work

Go Global
Students can transfer to the university’s UK or Dubai campuses at any time during their studies and also choose to graduate there

Centre Of Excellence
Heriot-Watt University offers a plethora of Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies and are world leaders in the field of Engineering, Business and Psychology

Campus Location

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM) is located in Putrajaya, Malaysia's very own federal administrative capital. The campus can be accessed directly via major highways and public transportations. Within its vicinity are a variety of amenities and facilities.

The campus is built on a vast 4.8 acres, with an impressive lakeside location with modern leisure and sporting facilities. It's a green campus with a living grass roof, the first of its kind in Malaysia.

Courses Offered

Heriot-Watt University is known for its excellent UK programmes. It offers a wide range of courses from various disciplines across various levels of study. Check out the full list of offered programmes here.

Featured programmes at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)

Putrajaya, Putrajaya

Foundation in Business

Intake

Jan, Apr, Jul, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM24,480

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• Highlights
• Campus
• Scholarships
• Duration

• Tailored program that will transition you into a wide range of degrees including Business, Actuarial Science and Statistical Data Science
• Innovative challenge-based learning approach providing you with an enhanced and engaging experience
• A member of the academic staff will be assigned as a mentor to provide general guidance and support
• Pioneer in education and innovative research for over 200 years

• Putrajaya: RM24,480

SPM:

• 9(A+/A/A-): RM10,000 tuition fee waiver
• 8(A+/A/A-): RM8,000 tuition fee waiver
• 7(A+/A/A-): RM7,000 tuition fee waiver
• 6(A+/A/A-): RM6,000 tuition fee waiver
• 5(A+/A/A-): RM4,000 tuition fee waiver

IGCSE/O-Level:

• 8(A*/A): RM10,000 tuition fee waiver
• 7(A*/A): RM8,000 tuition fee waiver
• 6(A*/A): RM7,000 tuition fee waiver
• 5(A*/A): RM6,000 tuition fee waiver
• 4(A*/A): RM4,000 tuition fee waiver

• Duration: 1 year

Highlights

• Tailored program that will transition you into a wide range of degrees including Business, Actuarial Science and Statistical Data Science
• Innovative challenge-based learning approach providing you with an enhanced and engaging experience
• A member of the academic staff will be assigned as a mentor to provide general guidance and support
• Pioneer in education and innovative research for over 200 years

Campus

• Putrajaya: RM24,480

Scholarships

SPM:

• 9(A+/A/A-): RM10,000 tuition fee waiver
• 8(A+/A/A-): RM8,000 tuition fee waiver
• 7(A+/A/A-): RM7,000 tuition fee waiver
• 6(A+/A/A-): RM6,000 tuition fee waiver
• 5(A+/A/A-): RM4,000 tuition fee waiver

IGCSE/O-Level:

• 8(A*/A): RM10,000 tuition fee waiver
• 7(A*/A): RM8,000 tuition fee waiver
• 6(A*/A): RM7,000 tuition fee waiver
• 5(A*/A): RM6,000 tuition fee waiver
• 4(A*/A): RM4,000 tuition fee waiver

Duration

• Duration: 1 year

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Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)

Putrajaya, Putrajaya

BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science

Intake

Sep

Tuition Fees

RM131,760

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• Highlights
• Campus
• Duration

• Full accreditiation from IFoA with the maximum exemptions of 6 papers in the new IFoA curriculum
• Mirrors the highly successful BSc Actuarial Science degree offered in the UK, which is accredited by the UK Actuarial Profession
• Accredited by the Royal Statistical Society, Society of Actuaries (SOA) under UCAP-AC, which is the highest level of recognition in Malaysia
• A truly global university with an option to transfer to campuses in the UK and Dubai

• Putrajaya: RM131,760

• Duration: 3 years

Highlights

• Full accreditiation from IFoA with the maximum exemptions of 6 papers in the new IFoA curriculum
• Mirrors the highly successful BSc Actuarial Science degree offered in the UK, which is accredited by the UK Actuarial Profession
• Accredited by the Royal Statistical Society, Society of Actuaries (SOA) under UCAP-AC, which is the highest level of recognition in Malaysia
• A truly global university with an option to transfer to campuses in the UK and Dubai

Campus

• Putrajaya: RM131,760

Duration

• Duration: 3 years

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Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)

Putrajaya, Putrajaya

BSc (Hons) Statistical Data Science

Intake

Sep

Tuition Fees

RM131,760

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• Highlights
• Campus
• Duration

• Accredited by the Royal Statistical Society, with possibility for some exemptions from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) UK
• Learn both theoretical and applied elements of modern statistics which give you the training in modelling, analysing and interpreting real data that is required in the economy, industry and research
• A truly global university with an option to transfer to campuses in the UK and Dubai
• Pioneer in education and innovative research for over 200 years

• Putrajaya: RM131,760

• Duration: 3 years

Highlights

• Accredited by the Royal Statistical Society, with possibility for some exemptions from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) UK
• Learn both theoretical and applied elements of modern statistics which give you the training in modelling, analysing and interpreting real data that is required in the economy, industry and research
• A truly global university with an option to transfer to campuses in the UK and Dubai
• Pioneer in education and innovative research for over 200 years

Campus

• Putrajaya: RM131,760

Duration

• Duration: 3 years

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Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)

Putrajaya, Putrajaya

BSc (Hons) Psychology

Intake

Jan, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM109,680

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• Campus
• Duration

• Putrajaya: RM109,680

• Duration: 3 years

Campus

• Putrajaya: RM109,680

Duration

• Duration: 3 years

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Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)

Putrajaya, Putrajaya

BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying

Intake

Jan, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM109,680

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• Highlights
• Campus
• Duration

• Internationally recognised for the quality of its research and teaching and is Scotland’s top rated construction management department
• Accredited by the Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia (BQSM), Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES)
• A truly global university with an option to transfer to campuses in the UK and Dubai
• Pioneer in education and innovative research for over 200 years

• Putrajaya: RM109,680

• Duration: 3 years

Highlights

• Internationally recognised for the quality of its research and teaching and is Scotland’s top rated construction management department
• Accredited by the Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia (BQSM), Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES)
• A truly global university with an option to transfer to campuses in the UK and Dubai
• Pioneer in education and innovative research for over 200 years

Campus

• Putrajaya: RM109,680

Duration

• Duration: 3 years

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Scholarships

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia also offers a number of scholarships and financial aid to fellow students. Here are some scholarships you can find at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia.

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)

Putrajaya, Putrajaya

High Achiever's Scholarship for Foundation Programme

Amount

Up to RM10,000 tuition fee waiver

Study Level

Foundation

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• Highlights

• Scholarship amount is tiered and based on academic results
• Minimum of 6As in SPM / O Levels
• No interview/assessment required

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Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)

Putrajaya, Putrajaya

High Achiever's Scholarship for Undergraduate Programme

Amount

Up to RM12,000 tuition fee waiver

Study Level

Bachelor's Degree

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• Highlights

• Scholarship amount is tiered and based on academic results
• Minimum ABB in A Level / STPM or CGPA 3.30 in Foundation / Matriculation
• No interview/assessment required

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Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)

Putrajaya, Putrajaya

Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Scholarship

Amount

50% tuition fee waiver

Study Level

Foundation, Bachelor's Degree

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• Highlights

• For both Foundation and undergraduate degrees in Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Construction Project Management, Computing Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Quantity Surveying
• Applies to both Foundation in Science and Foundation in Business with the intention to pursue STEM degrees
• Female students only
• Minimum of 6As for SPM and 5As for IGCSE for Foundation programmes
• Minimum of ABB for A Level, STPM or equivalent for degree programmes
• Interview required

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