5 verified heriot-watt university scholarships & phd positions for 2026–2027 are open right now. Listings are re-verified daily against official sources, so new programmes appear here first.
Heriot-Watt University is quietly confident and seriously practical. Based in Edinburgh, it has a long history of hands-on learning, especially in engineering, physical sciences, and industry-focused research. Students don’t just learn theory — they test ideas, build things, and work closely with employers. With campuses in Dubai, Malaysia, and Scotland, it feels properly global, yet the community stays friendly and down-to-earth. There’s a real focus on careers and solving real-world problems.
Heriot-Watt University · United Arab Emirates
A self-funded PhD programme at the Dubai Campus focusing on Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Cyber Security.
Heriot-Watt University · United Kingdom
A self-funded PhD programme focusing on construction project management, ICT in construction, and sustainable procurement practices.
Heriot-Watt University · United Kingdom
A 4-year fully funded EPSRC CDT focusing on industrial decarbonisation and the green industrial revolution, led by Heriot-Watt University.
Heriot-Watt University · United Kingdom
A fully funded joint PhD programme with the University of Edinburgh at the Edinburgh Centre for Robotics, focusing on dependable and deployable AI for Robotics.
Heriot-Watt University · United Kingdom
A self-funded PhD programme focusing on the built environment's contribution to GHG emissions and holistic carbon reduction strategies across the whole life cycle.