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NCC Education Announces Progression Routes with Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
Posted on: 22 June 2026
NCC Education is delighted to announce new progression routes to Heriot-Watt University Malaysia.
Upon completing the NCC Education Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (L3IFDHES) at University Foundation College in Qatar, students are welcome to apply to a variety of undergraduate programmes at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia across the School of Social Sciences, Edinburgh Business School, School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, and the School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society.*
Heriot-Watt University is a globally recognised institution with heritage dating back to 1821 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The University is named in honour of pioneering Scottish engineer and inventor James Watt and renowned Scottish philanthropist and goldsmith George Heriot, reflecting a legacy of innovation, enterprise and educational excellence.
Established in Malaysia in 2014, the University delivers world-class education and research across disciplines including engineering, business, psychology, actuarial science, computer science, and the built environment.
As part of a global university network spanning the United Kingdom, Malaysia, and Dubai, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is committed to shaping future-ready graduates through academic excellence, innovation, and strong industry engagement.
Offering a globally recognised UK education in Malaysia, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is based at a purpose-built, sustainable £35 million campus set across 4.8 acres in a scenic lakeside location near the Putrajaya Marina. Designed to foster innovation, collaboration, and academic excellence, the campus features state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities, flexible study spaces, and modern student amenities within an environmentally conscious setting. Leading the way in technical innovation for green building standards, the university is Malaysia’s first ‘green campus’ and features a living grass roof.
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is pleased to provide NCC Education graduates with a pathway to our world-class UK education here in Putrajaya. Through our purpose-driven education, we look forward to empowering these students to succeed, shape the future through their achievements, and create meaningful impact in the communities and industries they serve.
This new recognition by Heriot‑Watt University Malaysia strengthens progression opportunities for NCC Education Level 3 International Foundation Diploma students and reinforces the global value of the qualification.
As a truly international university, Heriot-Watt offers students the opportunity to participate in the Go Global programme, allowing them to transfer between campuses in Malaysia, the United Kingdom, and Dubai, and complete part of their studies abroad.
Ranked #287 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, Heriot-Watt University is recognised globally for its academic excellence and industry-focused approach to education. In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, the University was ranked among the world’s leading institutions across a range of disciplines, with particular strengths in petroleum engineering, mathematics, business, and the applied sciences.
*Offers will be made on a case-by-case basis, subject to minimum entry requirements, electives, availability and the University’s standard admission procedures and policies.
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