Heriot-Watt University: Courses, Fees, Ranks & Admission Details

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Heriot-Watt University

Edinburgh, Edinburgh

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801

Global Rank

Regional Rank

235

QS Rank

725

U.S. News Rank

501

The Times Rank

About

Established in 1821, Heriot-Watt University is an internationally recognized public research institution in the UK. It offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate, postgraduate, and research courses in multiple disciplines and is globally ranked for its Civil Engineering, Oceanography, and Mathematics programs.

Heriot-Watt University is one of the oldest higher education institutions in the UK, with its main campus situated in South West Edinburgh, Scotland. Its Scottish Borders Campus in Galashiels is home to the university's School of Textile and Design. Heriot-Watt's Dubai Campus was the first British university to be set up in Dubai International Academic City. £35 million were invested in the Malaysian campus of Heriot-Watt University. Finally, the Heriot-Watt's Campus in Stromness, Orkney, is home to the International Centre for Island Technology (ICIT), a specialist arm of the School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society.

Heriot-Watt attracts brilliant minds from all over the world and is valued for its pioneering academic excellence and research. The institution’s notable alumni include former premiers of British Columbia - Gordon Campbell and Ujjal Dosanjh, the Vancouver Canucks NHL team owner, Francesco Aquilini, Prime Minister of Lesotho, Robert Turner, humanitarian and cancer research activist Terry Fox, and Pakalitha Mosisili, director at the Max Planck Institute.

Accolades

1. Heriot-Watt University ranks between “#351-400” in “World University Rankings 2022” by “Times Higher Education.”
2. Heriot-Watt University ranks “#301” in “QS World University Rankings.”
3. It is ranked “#508” in “Best Global Universities” by “U.S. News & World Report.”

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Total Students
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International Students

International

37 %

National

63 %

Student Gender Distribution

Male

60 %

Female

40 %

Student Faculty Ratio

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Accommodation for Undergrad
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Accommodation for Grad
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Can I get a scholarship at Heriot-Watt University if I am applying for an undergraduate course?

Applicants may be eligible to apply for an undergraduate scholarship after being accepted into the university. We recommend visiting Heriot-Watt’s official website for more information.

Can I change courses at Heriot-Watt University?

Students are allowed to change their course in the first three weeks of the semester given that the course they wish to pursue is available and they fulfill all its prerequisites.

Is Heriot-Watt University good in athletics?

Yes. The Sports Union at Heriot-Watt University is responsible for over 30 sports clubs!

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