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Heriot-Watt University is a pioneering university established in 1821 in Edinburgh. Over the course of two centuries, Heriot-Watt has evolved into a world-renowned institution with a global outlook. The university is home to The National Robotarium, UK’s centre for AI and robotics, and is ranked in the top 20 universities in the UK for Engineering (QS World University Rankings 2025).
The multi-cultural nature of Heriot-Watt’s Edinburgh campus makes it a diverse and fascinating community where students learn from each other, providing a solid footing for a global career. The university delivers a safe and green environment for academic study on 380 acres of parkland just outside of the city centre.
Though its roots are in Edinburgh, Scotland, Heriot-Watt University aspires to be truly international in ambition and reach. The university has five campuses across the UK, Dubai and Malaysia. With an overall student population of over 30,000 students, Heriot-Watt is one of the most international universities in the UK.
Heriot-Watt offers a range of courses to students at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The university specialises in business, design and STEM courses. Degrees on offer are career-focused and many of them are accredited by professional bodies, making it easier for students to get a job after they graduate. This is why Heriot-Watt’s graduates are sought-after by employers, with the university’s degrees recognised for their relevance to the world of work.
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Heriot-Watt employs world-class teaching faculty to support its students. Across each of its schools, the university features a wide range of highly qualified staff with a perfect blend of academic and industry expertise. They provide links to industry and allow students to draw upon their experiences, while offering as much support as necessary to help students achieve their academic goals.
Heriot-Watt has strong expertise across various subject areas. This is reflected in the 2025 QS Rankings by Subject, where Heriot-Watt is named in the top 200 in the world for civil and structural engineering, hospitality and leisure management and architecture and built environment.
It is also ranked 25th in the UK by The Complete University Guide 2026 and top in Scotland for research output and impact (REF 2021).
Heriot-Watt is ranked as one of the top universities in the UK for science, technology, engineering and maths. Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025 places Heriot-Watt in the top 20 in the UK for engineering and top 50 for computer science.
Edinburgh Business School (EBS) at Heriot-Watt University is a global leader in accessible, practice-oriented education and research that promotes responsible business.
With campuses in the UK, Dubai, and Malaysia, EBS empowers a diverse community of students, academics, and professionals to address society’s most pressing challenges. EBS is one of the world’s largest providers of postgraduate business education. Currently, EBS serves over 14,000 students from over 130 countries.
With industry-standard facilities based at the heart of Scottish textile industry, and a number of high-profile industry partners on hand, Heriot-Watt is the ideal place to kick start your fashion and design career.
Heriot-Watt creates job-ready graduates who go on to achieve successful careers. Staff pass on experience and advice whilst students have access to outstanding resources, including industry partnerships and work placement opportunities.
The university placed top in Scotland and 2nd in the UK for graduate employability in the 2024 Graduate Outcomes Survey, with almost 90 percent of graduates in employment, further study or otherwise 15 months after graduation.
Students receive excellent support when it comes to finding a career after their course ends. The university’s careers service offers lifelong careers advice, such as individual advice and group workshops on CVs, application forms, assessment centres, selection tests and interviews. They also facilitate events including careers fairs, networking sessions and other events.
Career advice and support continues after graduation thanks to the University’s alumni network of over 173,000 alumni in over 190 countries who are part of The Watt Club, thought to be the oldest alumni association in the UK.
Heriot-Watt offers students exceptional learning facilities It is home to Edinburgh Business School, which launched the world’s first distance learning MBA, and the UK’s largest research aquarium.
The Edinburgh campus is home to the world-leading centre in robotics and artificial intelligence – The National Robotarium. Pioneering research and development at the Robotarium helps students gain hands-on experience and network with industry experts in the fields of data, AI and robotics.
The Edinburgh Campus is also home to Oriam, a cutting-edge facility and training hub for, among others, Scotland's national football and rugby squads.
Oriam aims to be a collaborative environment to support up-and-coming athletes, in addition to their coaches and volunteers, to train and prepare for competition at the highest levels. Students can also join over 30 sports societies, regardless of their level of experience or expertise.
15,64,141 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
23,65,622 Postgraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
Heriot-Watt is accessible to students from around the world, with a range of qualifications accepted for admission.
Students who do not speak English as their first language must prove their proficiency, which they can do in a number of ways. Whilst various tests are accepted as proof, the level required falls in line with IELTS scores of:
Visit the English language requirements page for more information.
Those who do not meet English language requirements can take a pre-sessional academic English course to reach the required level.
Students should check country-specific entry requirements, and should also note criteria can differ for the Dubai and Malaysia campuses.
Heriot-Watt University offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to help students pay for their education and other living costs while studying at university.
A number of scholarships are offered on each of the UK, Malaysia, and Dubai campuses. International fee-paying students are also eligible for the International Merit Scholarship, which awards ambitious students GBP 1,500 to GBP 5,000 based on academic excellence.
Tuition fees vary according to residency status, level of study and degree programme.
Heriot-Watt features three Scottish campuses, including its main hub in Edinburgh, and two international campuses in Dubai and Malaysia.
The beautiful parkland campus features a green and safe environment close to the busy Edinburgh city centre. It is home to The National Robotarium, a leading centre for robotics and AI, and Oriam, Scotland’s sports performance centre.
Voted the UK’s best city for culture by Time Out, Edinburgh has it all – a vibrant nightlife and café culture, designer retailers, nearby beaches, and plenty of green space.
The city is also home to the Edinburgh International Festival and Fringe Festival, and is a hub for art, culture, comedy and drama.
The campus boasts industry-standard design and production facilities in the heart of the Scottish luxury textiles industry, producing career-ready graduates.
A unique living laboratory, the Orkney campus features impressive natural surroundings and creates a stunning base to study the marine environment.
This purpose-built green campus based in Putrajaya is just under 30km from Kuala Lumpur and provides access to a world-class education in South East Asia.
As the first British university to set up in Dubai International Academic City (DIAC), the Dubai campus pioneers international education in the country and offers outstanding opportunities in the gulf region.
Heriot-Watt University recognises the challenges faced by overseas students and makes a great deal of effort to provide international students with access to outstanding support services no matter where or what you study.
The global student office in the UK helps with everything from advice, visas and immigration to funding and exchange opportunities. In Dubai and Malaysia, international student support offices have a range of services to support international students.
Heriot-Watt also provides a wide range of health and wellbeing services across each of its campuses, supporting physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing to ensure students can reach their potential. It strives to create a welcoming, enjoyable and relaxing environment, helping students deal with any problems they may have.
Each of Heriot-Watt’s campuses offer safe surroundings, with a focus placed on security and creating an environment in which students can live and study without any worry.
The SafeZone app is a free app that provides help at a touch of a button. It is a quick and easy way for students to alert Heriot-Watt safeguarding services should they need help or assistance.
In both Dubai and Malaysia, the campuses are based in safe, student-friendly areas and are supported by excellent security services and local policing to ensure students learn and live in a secure environment.
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