11 PhD programmes offered by the university

This Construction EngD programme from Heriot-Watt University Dubai is an alternative to the traditional PhD to help you continue your career in industry.

The PhD in Mathematics at Heriot-Watt University Dubai is a rigorous, research-focused programme designed to prepare students with a passion for mathematical discovery and innovation for advanced careers in academia, industry, and research.

This Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society PhD programme from Heriot-Watt University Dubai has an inherently strong research culture with research students making a highly valued contribution to School’s overall research profile.

The Computer Sciences PhD programme from Heriot-Watt University Dubai applicants with an interest in the broad area of computing are encouraged to apply.

This Electrical Engineering research programme from Heriot-Watt University Dubai is designed to equip students with the skills to contribute to new frontiers of knowledge in the field of Electrical Engineering.

This Mechanical Engineering programme from Heriot-Watt University Dubai is designed to equip students with the skills to contribute to new frontiers of knowledge in the field of Mechanical Engineering. 

This Energy EngD programme from Heriot-Watt University Dubai is an alternative to the traditional PhD to help you continue your career in industry.

The Psychology PhD programme from Heriot-Watt University Dubai mission is to create and exchange knowledge that benefits society, and in keeping with this, our psychology research examines and offers solutions for many different global challenges.

This Robotic Vision PhD programme from Heriot-Watt University Dubai aims to develop an advanced SfM pipeline that harnesses artificial intelligence to enhance feature extraction, matching, and the speed of large-scale 3D reconstruction. 

This Management and Languages PhD programme from Heriot-Watt University Dubai offers unique opportunities for students in the region to research issues of relevance to the Islamic and Arab world as well as globally.

The PhD Design programme offers unique opportunities for students to research relevant design issues worldwide, both disciplinary and interdisciplinary. The vibrant community focuses on industrial, social, smart sustainable cities, and systemic design.