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Believe it or not, most UK universities do not have any international footprint compared to Heriot-Watt University that has expanded its wings to 2 overseas campuses in Dubai and Malaysia.
The spectacularly designed Malaysian campus (now referred to as Heriot-Watt Malaysia) was opened in the administrative capital of Putrajaya in 2014 with much fanfare.
Did you know that as a graduate of Heriot-Watt Malaysia, you’ll have the opportunity to secure a job overseas in the UK or Dubai? No? Well, read until the end to find out 6 reasons how!
1. Heriot-Watt’s High QS Ranking Is A Global Passport
The QS World University Rankings is one of the most respected and followed global education institution rankings that measures based on various dimensions such as research activity, graduate success, academic and employer reputation, student support, sustainability and many more.
Heirot-Watt University is ranked 32nd in the UK over 130 higher education institutions and 235th globally by the QS World University Rankings.
At the same time, it ranks high for various subject categories in Petroleum Engineering, Architecture & Built Environment, Hospitality, Mathematics, Civil Engineering and Business Studies.
A UK certification is a globally recognisable mark of quality education and opens a lot of doors for job interviews and other opportunities.
2. One Global Certification For Any Campus
Under Heriot-Watt’s global graduate recognition, completing your course from Heriot-Watt Malaysia will give you the same certification as if you graduated from Heriot-Watt UK.
The curriculum that you undergo in the Malaysian campus is the same as the UK or Dubai campus.
This will provide you with a more seamless transition into any initiative to seek job opportunities beyond Malaysia, be it Singapore or the UK.
3. Attaining A UK Certification At A Fraction Of The Cost
As established, receiving a certification from Heriot-Watt carries the same weight and prestige regardless of the campus you graduated from.
Fortunately for Malaysian students, you only need to pay in Ringgit compared to a student from the UK or Dubai campus.
Here’s a comparison of the 2024 fees for the same course across the Malaysian and UK campuses:
| Degree Courses | Malaysia Total Fees (RM) | UK Total Fees (GBP £) |
| Actuarial Science | 131,700 | 103,200 |
| Accounting and Finance | 114,450 | 80,320 |
| Engineering Courses | 180,000 | 103,200 |
| Quantity Surveying | 114,450 | 80,320 |
Studying fully in Malaysia will allow you to save approximately 70% of the cost of studying in the UK. And this is just the tuition fees! You’ll save a ton on living cost expenses too!
With these savings, you can opt to allocate at least the final year to transfer to the UK or Dubai campus and enjoy up to 20% discount on the tuition fees. How? Read on to find out.
4. You Get Exposure To Many Cultures
When you study at Heriot-Watt’s Putrajaya campus, you already get a taste of a multicultural exposure to the world.
About 30% of students at Heriot-Watt Malaysia consist of international students coming from China, India, Bangladesh and transfer students from the UK and Dubai campuses wanting to see the world just like you!
When you transfer to the UK and Dubai campuses, you will also meet and network with not just local students but many international students from other parts of the world.
Cultivating an open mind with a deep appreciation of different worldviews is a trait that is attractive to many employers internationally as it shows you have the aptitude to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
5. Heriot-Watt’s Go Global Programme
The Go Global Programme is Heriot-Watt University’s inter-campus transfer programme. It is a flexible programme that offers short study or until completion.
Over 200 students from Heriot-Watt Malaysia interchange between campuses every year.
The exchange duration options available are:
- 2 weeks
- Semester-long study
- Year-long study
- Two final years
The benefits of being a student of Heriot-Watt is
- The campus transfer is guaranteed as long as you maintain a passing grade. This is not always the case for other universities.
- The 2-weeks transfer is typically for study tours to immerse in the culture and learn beyond the classroom. You only need to pay for your flight and accommodation.
- For the year-long or longer study arrangements, most students will complete the course in the overseas campus.
Experience new cultures, expand your horizons, and discover what it means to be a true global citizen.
6. Leveraging On Go-Global Transfer To Secure Jobs
Taking advantage of the Go Global Transfer Programme helps increase your opportunity to work overseas.
Students who are transferring to the UK in the final one year or final two years will be eligible for a 2 years student working visa to stay in the UK and apply for jobs.
During your final years, you will serve internships at companies which give you more employer relationship building opportunities.
If you are choosing to transfer up to 2 years before completion to the UK campus, you can enjoy a 20% tuition fee discount and a 10% discount for the Dubai campus.
These savings can be huge as they translate to about 3 months of living costs in the UK!
Most courses are offered at the UK campus. However, many engineering students transfer and complete in the Dubai campus due to the burgeoning petroleum industry.
There is a good demand for engineering talent (not just oil & gas related) in Dubai with an average starting salary of AED 7,000 or about RM9,000.
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