UAE · Master's
Heriot-Watt University Dubai
MBA
Heriot-Watt University Dubai
Course Overview
The Heriot-Watt MBA in Dubai is the same Edinburgh Business School MBA delivered from Heriot-Watt's Dubai Knowledge Park campus — a fully accredited Scottish degree taught in the heart of the UAE. For Sri Lankan candidates already working in the GCC (or planning to relocate), it removes the visa friction of a UK move while keeping the British credential intact.
The program runs 12 months full-time and blends core management subjects (Strategy, Marketing, Finance, Organisational Behaviour) with electives in Project Management, Energy Industry, and Islamic Finance — reflecting Dubai's regional industries. Cohorts are notably international, with strong representation from South Asia, the Levant, and East Africa, which Sri Lankan students consistently flag as a useful network for post-MBA roles across the GCC.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Bachelor's degree (any discipline) with a Second Class Lower (2:2) equivalent or higher.
- check_circle Minimum 2–3 years of post-qualification professional work experience preferred.
- check_circle CV, statement of purpose, and two references (one academic, one professional).
- check_circle Application processing fee: AED 300 (non-refundable).
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall (min 6.0 in each section).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 79 Overall accepted.
- check_circle PTE Academic: 58 Overall accepted.
- check_circle Waived if your degree was taught entirely in English.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (AED) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (Year 1) | AED 130,000 | Rs. 11,310,000 |
| Living Expenses (12 months, shared accommodation) | AED 60,000 | Rs. 5,220,000 |
| Student Visa, Medical & Emirates ID | AED 6,000 | Rs. 522,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | AED 196,000 | Rs. 17,052,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Heriot-Watt MBA graduates in Dubai are well-placed across UAE-based consulting, banking, and corporate roles — Emirates NBD, Mashreq, PwC Middle East, and Deloitte have hired from recent cohorts. UAE graduates qualify for the 2-year post-study Green Visa, with a path to the 10-year Golden Visa for high-earning professionals (AED 30,000+ monthly salary).
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