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Heriot-Watt University

Edinburgh

  • Location: City, Rural

About us

Shape your future with Heriot-Watt University

We are known for our world-leading programmes and research excellence in Business, Science, Technology, Engineering and Design - subjects that we feel make a real impact on the world and society.

We’re Scotland’s most international university, collaborating with global business and industry to tackle the major challenges faced by the world we live in. Our graduates are highly sought after by the best organisations worldwide, as we produce the highest percentage of CEOs and Managing Directors in the country (Novuna, 2023).

Study at our 380-acre parkland campus in Edinburgh or our School of Textiles and Design in the Scottish Borders Campus in Galashiels  and join a community of over 27,000 students and an alumni network of over 173,000 members in the Watt Club – the oldest alumni association in the UK.

Shape Your Future with Heriot-Watt University

Discover what Heriot-Watt can offer you as a student.

What makes us different

Shortlisted for University of the Year
We have been shortlisted for the prestigious Times Higher Education Awards (THE) University of the Year Award, and have recently been named runner-up for the Good University Guide’s Scottish University of the Year award.

Employability

We are 1st in Scotland and 2nd in the UK for undergraduate employability (Global Outcomes Survey, 2024) 

3 Year Honours degree option

Choose advanced entry into second year to complete your degree in 3 years (rather than the typical 4 year programme) and still experience the full Heriot-Watt student experience.

World Class Facilities

Our Edinburgh Campus has on-campus access to the National Sports Performance Centre, Oriam, used by students as well as Scotland's Football, Rugby, Tennis and Handball teams. The National Robotarium, also on-campus,  showcases the future of technology. After a £2.5million refurbishment at our Scottish Borders Campus, our School of Textiles and Design is a leading education and research institution, with specialist resources and industry standard production equipment that are amongst the best in the UK.  

Go Global

Study abroad at our Dubai or Malaysia campuses for a semester, a year or longer.

Shape your future in Edinburgh or Galashiels

Edinburgh is 2nd most student-friendly city in the UK (QS Best Student Cities 2025) and a vibrant city buzzing with nightlife, shops, green space, beaches and mountains. Its a fantastic festival city home to the world famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Hogmanay and Edinburgh Jazz Festival. Our Scottish Borders Campus is nestled in Galashiels, a historical market town and home to a flourishing textiles industry. With strong traditions and a vibrant cultural calendar too, it's a fantastic place to live where the luxury textiles industry continues to thrive today.

Guaranteed Accommodation

Stay in safe and secure on-campus accommodation within walking distance of all our facilities, with all bills included.

£1,500 Bursary

This no-strings attached bursary means students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland can visit home anytime during their first year (or spend it on something else).

Course locations

Edinburgh Campus

Riccarton, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS

Orkney Campus

The Old Academy, Back Road, Stromness, KW16 3AW

Scottish Borders

Heriot-Watt University, Nether Road, Netherdale, Galashiels, TD1 3HE

Main Site

Riccarton, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS

Scottish Borders Campus

Netherdale, Galashiels, TD1 3HF