Master's in Computer Science
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Heriot-Watt University Dubai Fees for Indian Students
Heriot-Watt Dubai (Dubai) is known for Scottish university with a large Dubai campus. Below: tuition, living costs in Dubai, the total in rupees and loan options.
- Total ≈ ₹29 lakh – ₹38 lakh
- Tuition AED 60,000 – AED 90,000 a year
- Intakes: September (main)
- Typical loan ₹21 lakh – ₹34 lakh
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How much does Heriot-Watt Dubai cost for Indian students?
A 1-year master's at Heriot-Watt University Dubai costs about ₹29 lakh – ₹38 lakh in total for an Indian student: tuition of AED 60,000 – AED 90,000 a year, living costs of about AED 50,000 a year and one-time visa and travel costs of ₹1.2 lakh – ₹2.2 lakh. Most families borrow ₹21 lakh – ₹34 lakh and cover the rest from savings or scholarships.
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Heriot-Watt Dubai at a glance
- Location
- Dubai, Dubai
- Type
- Private university
- Known for
- Scottish university with a large Dubai campus
- Tuition (international)
- AED 60,000 – AED 90,000 a year
- Living costs used
- AED 50,000 a year
- Total for 1 year
- ₹29 lakh – ₹38 lakh
- Intakes
- September (main), January (many universities)
- English tests
- IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- Work during study
- Part-time work with university permission and an approved work permit
- After graduation
- Graduates can move to an employment visa; outstanding graduates may qualify for a Golden Visa
- Official website
- hw.ac.uk
Fee breakdown
Heriot-Watt Dubai cost for Indian students
1-year master's, at AED 1 ≈ ₹25.6. Tuition varies by program — use the figure on your offer letter.
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Heriot-Watt Dubai vs similar universities in Dubai
The 6 closest by total cost; 2 of them cost less in total.
Living there
Living costs in Dubai
Tax-free Gulf city with a large Indian community. A room in shared housing usually costs AED 2,000 – AED 3,500 a month, and a realistic yearly budget is AED 53,700 – AED 71,700.
For the cost table we use AED 50,000 a year — shared housing, food and transport in Dubai. During your studies you can work part-time work with university permission and an approved work permit.
Funding
How Indian students fund Heriot-Watt Dubai
Typical loan: ₹21 lakh – ₹34 lakh. EMIs on a ₹27 lakh loan start after the course and moratorium.
Timeline
Applying to Heriot-Watt Dubai for the September 2027 intake
- 01
10–12 months before
Take IELTS; shortlist programs at Heriot-Watt Dubai and similar universities.
- 02
8–10 months before
Write your SOP, request two or three LORs and prepare transcripts.
- 03
6–9 months before
Apply on Heriot-Watt Dubai's application portal and to scholarships.
- 04
4–6 months before
Accept the offer, pay the deposit and start the education loan (₹21 lakh – ₹34 lakh).
- 05
2–4 months before
Apply for the Student residence visa, sponsored by the university: your university sponsors and files the student residence visa.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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Tuition is AED 60,000 – AED 90,000 a year for international students. With living costs the total for a 1-year master's is about ₹29 lakh – ₹38 lakh.
At AED 1 ≈ ₹25.6, a year's tuition is about ₹15 lakh – ₹23 lakh. Exchange rates move, so we recalculate with the live rate before you pay.
Of the 6 universities closest to it in cost, 2 cost less in total and 4 cost more. Heriot-Watt Dubai's tuition is above the middle of our Dubai list.
Yes, within visa rules: part-time work with university permission and an approved work permit. Part-time income helps with living costs but shouldn't be counted on for tuition.
Often, yes — private banks and NBFCs lend unsecured amounts for many universities if the co-applicant's income is steady. Larger amounts at the lowest rates usually need collateral. Most families borrow ₹21 lakh – ₹34 lakh.
September (main), January (many universities). Start preparing 10–12 months ahead; popular programs fill early.
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