Overview

The Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society PhD programme from Heriot-Watt University Dubai is evolving, as is reflected by the PhD programmes we offer. Research students are presented with exciting opportunities to work in areas relevant to the academic community, research users and employers in the UAE and the Gulf region.

The School’s portfolio of multidisciplinary research makes it an attractive destination for those seeking postgraduate research opportunities of direct relevance to the solving of real world problems in Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society.

The School is divided into three research institutes:

Institute for Infrastructure and Environment
Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Building Design
Institute for Social Policy, Housing, Equalities Research

Accreditation

The Dubai Campus is accredited by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and fully licensed to teach its degrees in Dubai. All graduates receive a British degree that is accredited by Royal Charter in the UK.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Building Energy Performance

Dynamic Facades for Buildings

Building Scale Alternative Energy Systems

Building Stock Characterisation, Energy Performance and Intervention Studies

Innovations in Passive Cooling Strategies or Technologies

Building Scale Fuel Cells and other Hydrogen Based Energy Systems
Building Integrated Energy Harvesting Technologies

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-04 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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This program has an open enrollment.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Geography Energy Engineering

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Interested applicants should complete the online application form, selecting the 'PG Research' programme options marked as '(Dubai Campus)'.

Applicants interested in our PhD opportunities need to submit the following:

Copies of full academic transcripts from all previous academic degree courses and copies of certificates for degrees already awarded.
Confirmation of funding source and/or confirmation of sponsorship/sufficient funds to pursue studies.
A detailed research proposal.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

99500 AED / year

≈ 99500 AED / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

99500 AED / year

≈ 99500 AED / year

Additional Details

Part Time: AED 49,750 per year

Living costs

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

5300 - 9200 AED / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society.

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Overview

The School is divided into three research institutes:

Accreditation

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Dubai

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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