UAE · Bachelor's
Heriot-Watt University Dubai
BBA (Hons) Business Administration
Heriot-Watt University Dubai
Course Overview
The BBA (Hons) at Heriot-Watt Dubai is a four-year undergraduate business degree run by Edinburgh Business School — the same EBS that runs the global Heriot-Watt MBA. For Sri Lankan A/L school-leavers, it's a direct route into a UK-accredited business degree without the UK visa overhead, with full eligibility for the UAE's 2-year post-study Green Visa.
Year 1 covers Economics, Accounting, and Organisational Behaviour fundamentals. From Year 2 onwards students specialise in Finance, Marketing, Business Analytics, or Entrepreneurship. The programme includes an integrated industry placement in Year 3 — Heriot-Watt Dubai's career services have placement agreements with employers across Dubai's free zones (DIFC, JLT, DMCC).
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Sri Lankan A/Ls: 3 passes (any stream) with at least 2 Cs, including Mathematics or a quantitative subject preferred but not required.
- check_circle Cambridge A-Levels: CCC minimum across 3 subjects.
- check_circle Heriot-Watt's own International Foundation Programme (IFP) is a recognised entry route for students who narrowly miss direct entry.
- check_circle Personal statement and one academic reference.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.0 Overall (min 5.5 in each section).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 79 Overall accepted.
- check_circle PTE Academic: 54 Overall accepted.
- check_circle Waived if your A/Ls were taught and examined in English medium.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (AED) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (Year 1) | AED 68,686 | Rs. 5,975,700 |
| Living Expenses (12 months, shared accommodation) | AED 54,000 | Rs. 4,698,000 |
| Student Visa, Medical & Emirates ID | AED 6,000 | Rs. 522,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | AED 128,686 | Rs. 11,195,700 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
BBA graduates from Heriot-Watt Dubai routinely enter analyst, marketing, and operations roles across UAE-based firms — Emaar, Majid Al Futtaim, Chalhoub Group, Mashreq Bank, and HSBC Middle East all hire from recent cohorts. UAE graduates qualify for the 2-year Green Visa, with the Golden Visa pathway opening up later for high earners on AED 30,000+ monthly salaries.
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Our counsellors have helped hundreds of Sri Lankan students secure placements in UAE. We handle everything from applications to visa processing — and it starts with a free, in-person visit to one of our three offices.
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