Engineer your future at Heriot-Watt
MUHAMMAD Akid is a Foundation in Science student building his fundamentals at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia.
“When I found out that HeriotWatt University is the world’s first mechanics’ institute, I was keen to know more. As an aspiring engineer, this made me trust that Heriot-Watt University has the ability to provide me the educational level that exacts my need,” said Muhammad Akid Luqman Mohd Sidek.
When asked how he felt his programme has prepared him, he said with certainty: “My foundation programme has been very helpful in preparing me with the core basics that I know will contribute to the realisation of my career. The systematic and organised syllabus makes learning easier and helps me gain confidence in what I’m studying.”
Across all universities, HeriotWatt University stands above the others as the International University of the Year, as awarded by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018.
According to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018, itis ranked in the world’s top 150 universities for Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering with Electrical Engineering placed in the world’s top 200 universities.
“The courses in our foundation programmes have been designed to prepare students with the necessary knowledge and skills required to enable them to excel in the undergraduate programmes,” said Associate Professor Dr Jasmine Low, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia’s Head of Malaysia Foundation Programme.
“We place emphasis on the development of skills such as English literacy and critical thinking, which will provide a good start to the overall development of students toward becoming successful and employable graduates in the future.” Heriot-Watt University academicians not only work to equip students to face the challenges of the ever-changing world but, ultimately, provide a platform to launch them toward achieving their ambitions.
The Youth Transformation Programme (YTP) is one such project developed in line with Heriot-Watt University’s dedication in developing the potential in young minds. The programme, crafted for SPM/OLevel school leavers, aims to push their potential in areas like creativity, innovation, critical thinking and communication.
Muhammad Akid encourages those interested to enrol in HeriotWatt University. “I would ask them to attend the Open Days to get a better idea of the courses, facilities and training they provide. And if they are SPM-leavers or equivalent, I’d highly recommend the Youth Transformation Programme!”
To find out more on the university’s foundation and undergraduateprogrammes, the YTP, as well as other programmes or scholarships on offer, visit its campus in Putrajaya during its Open Days on 24 and 25 March or during consultation hours which are from9am to 5pm on Mondays to Fridays and 10am to 4pm on Saturdays.
Alternatively, log on to www. hw.edu.my or call +603 8894 3888/e-mail hwum@hw.ac.uk.
More details on theYTP are also available at https://intake.hw.edu. my/ytp/. The upcoming YTP session is scheduled to be held on April 16 this year.