Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM) is the Malaysian campus of Heriot-Watt University, UK, located in Putrajaya. Students benefit from degrees and academic standards aligned with the UK parent campus, with modern engineering and computing labs, library and study spaces, catering, student lounges and sports facilities—emphasising practice, industry relevance and global graduate outcomes.
2012
Year Established
#15
World Engineering & Technology
#256
QS World University Ranking
200
Years of Academic History
Campus
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is based in Putrajaya—a planned city with green spaces and a calm environment suited to focused study.
Putrajaya Campus
Location
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Campus, Putrajaya, Federal Territory of Malaysia. Address: Persiaran Perdana, Precinct 1, 62000 Putrajaya, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya.
Surroundings
The campus sits within Putrajaya's administrative and planned precincts, near lakes, parks and government precincts, with retail and services within reach and a relaxed pace of life.
Transport
About 40 minutes by Grab/taxi from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). KLIA Transit serves Putrajaya Sentral; connect with Grab or taxi to campus. Day-to-day travel is often easiest by Grab or private transport.
Schools & Faculties
Undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in engineering, computing and data science, business and related fields, aligned with Heriot-Watt UK standards and strong industry and practical focus.
Overview
Putrajaya Campus offers engineering and computing labs, library and study spaces, cafeteria, student lounge and sports facilities, delivering a UK-aligned Heriot-Watt experience in Malaysia.
Season
Months
Temperature
Dry
Mar – Sep
26–33°C
Wet
Oct – Feb
24–32°C
From KLIA to Campus
Grab / Taxi direct
~40 min, most convenient door-to-door
KLIA Transit + Grab
~20–25 min rail to Putrajaya Sentral, then Grab/taxi
Public transport
Limited options; Grab/taxi recommended
Campus Gallery
Campus Facilities
Engineering Labs
Advanced equipment for mechanical, electrical and civil engineering
Computer Labs
Up-to-date software for data science, AI and programming
Library & Study Spaces
Digital and physical resources for all programmes
Sports Facilities
Gym, badminton court and nearby outdoor spaces
Cafeteria
Affordable local and international cuisine
Student Lounge
Comfortable space for socialising, groups and events
From KLIA to Campus
Grab / Taxi
Duration: ~40 minutes
Direct from KLIA to Putrajaya campus
KLIA Transit
Rail: ~20–25 min to Putrajaya Sentral
Then Grab or taxi to campus
Public transport
Limited bus/shuttle options
Grab or private transport is most practical day to day
Next Step
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