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Heriot-Watt University

Edinburgh

  • Location: City, Rural

About us

Shape your future in Edinburgh 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, a top 2 city in UK for students (QS Best Student Cities 2025), and join a community of over 27,000 students and an alumni network of over 166,000 members in the Watt Club – the oldest alumni association in the UK.

Shape Your Future in Edinburgh with Heriot-Watt University

Discover what Heriot-Watt can offer you as a student in the UK's best city for culture - Edinburgh.

What makes us different

Employability

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

Go Global

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

Shape your future in Edinburgh

Edinburgh is 2nd most student-friendly city in the UK (QS Best Student Cities 2025).

Guaranteed Accommodation

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

3 Year Honours degree option

Students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland can choose advanced entry into second year to complete their degree in 3 years (rather than the typical 4 year programme) and still experience the full Heriot-Watt student experience.

£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).

Open days

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