Global study tour

How much will the study tour cost?
The cost depends on the flights and accommodation that you choose. Approximate costs can be found below which were accurate as of 25 September 2024.

UK:

• Direct flights from £704 return, flights with 1 change from £468 return.
• Nearby accommodation options include:
  • Courtyard by Marriot Edinburgh West from £71 per night
  • Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Airport from £65 per night
  • Moxy Edinburgh Airport from £63 per night
  • Ibis Budget Edinburgh Park from £56 per night
  • Premier Inn Edinburgh Park from £45 per night
  • Travelodge Edinburgh Park from £45 per night
  • Premier Inn Edinburgh Airport from £35 per night

Malaysia:

• Direct flights from £570 return, flights with 1 change from £346 return
• Accommodation at Foxlite Hotel, Cyberjaya from £35 per night.
   

How do I pay for the study tour?
You will pay for your own flights, accommodation and any other associated travel costs and will not pay anything to Heriot-Watt University. The University will organise events during the week and you will find out about these during the engagement sessions.

When should I arrive in and depart at the UK or Malaysia campus?
You will see your timetable before you arrive, but classes can start from 9am (local time) and end by 5pm (local time). It is strongly recommended that you arrive one day before the start of your study tour (Sunday 9 February 2025) and depart no earlier than one day after the last day (Saturday 15 February 2025).

Do I need any insurance?
We advise that you take your own travel insurance but you will also be covered by the University’s insurance while you are on campus, once you have completed the travel declaration form.

What accommodation is available?
Students will pay for their own accommodation directly to the accommodation provider. There are a limited number of rooms available on campus in Paul Stobart, which students will have the option to apply to on a first-come-first-served basis. Find out more information on our campus accommodation.

There are also lots of options near the University and in the city centre, including the below hotel options:

• Courtyard by Marriot Edinburgh West from £71 per night
• Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Airport from £65 per night
• Moxy Edinburgh Airport from £63 per night
• Ibis Budget Edinburgh Park from £56 per night
• Premier Inn Edinburgh Park from £45 per night
• Travelodge Edinburgh Park from £45 per night
• Premier Inn Edinburgh Airport from £35 per night

Find out more information on how to travel from Edinburgh airport to our Edinburgh campus.

The Global Student Office can provide you with more information after your application has been accepted.

What airport should I fly to?
You should fly into Edinburgh International Airport (EDI).

What accommodation is available?
Students are required to book their own accommodation. The recommended hotel is Foxlite Hotel, Cyberjaya. It is conveniently located in Cyberjaya, a Multimedia Super Corridor and global tech hub. The hotel is well situated just steps from DPulze Cyberjaya Shopping Mall, the biggest mall in the vicinity.

The Global Student Office can provide you with more information after your application has been accepted.

What are the facilities provided at the accommodation?
The recommended hotel has the following facilities:

• 24-hour reception
• Toiletries set
• Shower
• Safety deposit box
• Towels
• Sockets near the bed
• Clothes rack
• Hair dryer
• Wi-Fi
• Daily housekeeping
   

How do students travel from the accommodation to campus?
This hotel is approximately 20 minutes away from Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Campus. Students may hop in on the free shuttle bus provided by the university in front of DPulze Cyberjaya Shopping Mall.

What airport should I fly to?
You should fly into Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).

What airport transfer would you recommend?
KLIA Terminal 1 – Taxi services are available at Level 1 and 3 of the Main Terminal Building (MTB).
https://airports.malaysiaairports.com.my/getting-around/transport/public-transport

KLIA Terminal 2 – Taxi services are available at the Transportation Hub which is located at Level 1 of the Gateway@klia2 mall.
https://airports.malaysiaairports.com.my/klia2-getting-around/transport/public-transport

Alternatively, student could also arrange for airport transfer from the respective private providers below.

Students are encouraged to make a reservation day prior to arrival / departure. The charges are subject to change without prior notice. Please liaise and confirm with the transport provider before making your arrangement.

Do I need to apply for a visa?
All foreign visitors must obtain a Single-Entry Visa from Malaysian Embassy overseas before entering Malaysia. However, if you are a citizen of a country that does not require a Single-Entry Visa to enter Malaysia, you may enter directly and be given a Social Visit Pass (Tourist) at the entry point to Malaysia. Please note that students must pay any visa application costs.

Students will also need to complete and submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) prior to their arrival to Malaysia. International students must complete and submit the MDAC online through the Immigration Department website. The MDAC can be completed as early as 3 days before arrival or at the latest upon arrival. Students must present their completed MDAC at entry points for immigration clearance.

For more details of visa requirement, please refer to https://www.malaysia.gov.my/portal/content/133
For the Single-Entry Visa application, please refer to https://www.kln.gov.my/web/guest/malaysian-mission. For more information, please refer to the immigration website.

I study at the Scottish Borders campus, can I take part?
Yes, the following undergraduate programmes taught at the Scottish Borders campus are also taught in Dubai, so you will have the option of going to Dubai:

• Communication Design
• Fashion Branding and Promotion
• Interior Architecture and Design

If I have an assessment deadline between 10-14 February, what should I do?
You will be required to keep up to date with your studies while you take part in the study tour. You may choose to submit work electronically or hand in work the week before. If you have any in-person assessments e.g. presentations, you should seek advice from your academic on alternative arrangements that allow you to take part.

If I have failed a course, can I take part in the study tour?
Yes, but unfortunately if you have failed 2 or more courses you will not be allowed to take part. The Global Student Office will be in touch with you throughout the process, including after you receive your exam results in January. We will be able to advise you at that stage.

Will I need to attend lectures and tutorials while I am on the study tour?
Yes, you will be expected to continue with your studies. To do this, you will be provided with information on how to access the timetable so that you can attend the same classes.

Learning at our other campuses is a key aspect of the study tour. All classes are the same high standard and taught in English. Our academics are looking forward to welcoming you as a new student.

Will I meet other students taking part before the study tour?
Yes, there will be a couple of engagement sessions, either online or in-person, in the lead up to the study tour so that you can meet the other students taking part and receive support with accommodation, flights, travel insurance, visas, your programme and more.

Will I meet staff from the host campus before the study tour?
Yes, staff from the Global Student Office based in Dubai, and staff from the campus you will be visiting will join the engagement sessions and pre-departure briefing so that you are clear on your key contacts and have support from both teams in the lead up and during the study tour.

If you have any questions in the lead up to the study tour, please contact your Global Student Office in the first instance using the AskHWU tile on the student portal.