BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in engineering at Heriot-Watt University Dubai in Dubai, Dubai (UAE). It takes 3–4 years, with intakes in September (some Year 1 modules in January).

Heriot-Watt University Dubai is a private institution, ranked 325 in the world in the QS World University Rankings (parent: Heriot-Watt University) 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is AED 82,264 a year, about ₹20.6 lakh. Over 3 years that is roughly AED 246,792 (≈ ₹61.7 lakh) before any yearly increase.

Fee including VAT; revised each year

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Dubai (UAE) as a whole: AED 45,000–100,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

General entry requirements at Heriot-Watt University Dubai for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Year 1: CBSE or other Indian boards with about 65%, including Mathematics, for BSc Computer Science (each programme page lists its own requirement).
• Engineering programmes need Mathematics and Physics.
• Strong results can allow direct entry to Year 2 on some programmes (3-year honours).
• Apply online; the application fee is AED 525 including VAT. On acceptance you pay 10% of the first-year fee plus a refundable AED 1,000 deposit.

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This course starts in: September (some Year 1 modules in January).

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Dubai (UAE), then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (undergraduate)
• Degree transcripts and certificate (postgraduate)
• English test score
• Personal statement and reference where requested
• Documents for the UAE student visa, sponsored by the university

• Undergraduate Merit Scholarship and Undergraduate Engineering Merit Scholarship

  Undergraduate

  Value: Percentage off tuition; set each intake

  Based on academic results; check the scholarship page for current percentages and grade bands.

  Official page

• Postgraduate Merit Scholarship

  Postgraduate taught

  Value: Percentage off tuition; set each intake

  Based on your previous degree result; check the scholarship page.

  Official page

• Computing and Mathematics Scholars' Award

  Computing and mathematics programmes

  Value: Set by the university

  For strong applicants to computing and mathematics programmes; see the award page.

  Official page

• Diwali Scholarship Award

  Set by the university

  Value: Set by the university

  A seasonal award listed by Heriot-Watt Dubai; check dates and conditions on the scholarships page.

  Official page

• Full Advance Fee Payment Discount and Family Scholarship

  All levels

  Value: Discount on tuition

  For paying the year's fees in advance, or when family members study at Heriot-Watt; conditions on the scholarships page.

  Official page

Heriot-Watt University began in Edinburgh in 1821 as the School of Arts of Edinburgh, one of the world's first mechanics' institutes, and became a university in 1966. It is known for engineering, petroleum engineering, actuarial science, business and computer science, and runs campuses in Scotland, Dubai and Malaysia under one 'global university' model.

The Dubai campus opened in 2005 and was one of the first international branch campuses in Dubai's academic free zones. It now teaches a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in engineering, computer science, business, psychology, design and construction, with the same curriculum and degree as Scotland. The Go Global scheme lets students transfer between campuses for a semester or year on many programmes.

Engineering courses at other universities in Dubai (UAE)

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.)american-university-in-dubaiBachelor's degree (the BBA is 4 years full time; confirm the length for this programme) · AED 106,050 / year
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E)american-university-in-dubaiBachelor's degree (the BBA is 4 years full time; confirm the length for this programme) · AED 106,050 / year
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (B.S.C.E.)american-university-in-dubaiBachelor's degree (the BBA is 4 years full time; confirm the length for this programme) · AED 106,050 / year
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical EngineeringAmity University Dubai4 years (140 credit hours) · AED 77,000 / year
• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace EngineeringAmity University Dubai4 years (133 credit hours) · AED 73,150 / year
• Bachelor of Science in Civil EngineeringAmity University Dubai4 years (135 credit hours) · AED 74,250 / year

More courses at Heriot-Watt University Dubai

• BSc (Hons) Computer Science3–4 years (Year 2 entry possible) · AED 82,264 / year
• MSc Data Science1 year full time (part time available) · AED 113,685 / year
• MSc Artificial Intelligence1 year full time · AED 113,685 / year
• MSc Finance and Management1 year full time · AED 99,528 / year
• MA (Hons) International Business Management3–4 years (Year 2 entry possible) · AED 78,650 / year
• BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering3–4 years · AED 82,264 / year

We researched this page on 23 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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