The Sun (Malaysia)

Enriching education

> Heriot-Watt University’s long history in education is a testament to what it offers

- BY MARK MATHEN VICTOR

RICH in heritage dating back to 1820, Heriot-Watt University is the embodiment of quality education. The first to be named Internatio­nal University of the Year by the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018, the university is poised above the rest for its truly global presence and impact.

With five global campuses in the UK, Dubai and Malaysia, partners in 150 countries and over 30,000 students worldwide, the university recognises the importance of building well-rounded and diverse individual­s with solid academic foundation­s. Its acclaimed Go Global programme allows for seamless internatio­nal transfers to its other campuses.

Among others, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia also strives to bring out the potential in budding minds through its Youth Transforma­tion Programme (YTP).

This multifacet­ed preparator­y programme aims to help SPM leavers identify and achieve their full potential in areas such as creativity, innovation, critical thinking and communicat­ion. Interested participan­ts can register for its April 16 or July 9 openings.

The university offers a wide range of programmes at foundation, undergradu­ate and postgradua­te levels, with Foundation in Business and Foundation in Science being part of the foundation programme.

Dedicated in paving the way for young individual­s to discover their best, the university has designed its foundation courses to equip students with the fundamenta­l knowledge and skills for a smooth transition into its undergradu­ate degree.

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia’s Head of Malaysia Foundation Programmes, Associate Prof Dr Jasmine Low, explained, “Students are given early exposure to independen­t learning and problem-based learning while being exposed to teaching

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