Student life
Edinburgh Living
A vibrant nightlife, eclectic food scene, designer retailers and plenty of green space – Edinburgh has it all. It’s a safe and friendly city and a great place to be a student.
Edinburgh is the 2nd most student-friendly city in the UK (QS Best Student Cities 2024). It is home to the world’s largest arts festivals, like the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Edinburgh International Festival, as well as lots of free museums and art galleries.
If you need some time out, you can wander through the Meadows, climb Arthur’s Seat or head to the beach – Edinburgh is really near the coast and has its own beach just a short bus ride from the city centre.
Galashiels – home to a flourishing textiles industry
A historical market town with strong traditions and a vibrant cultural calendar, Galashiels was established in the nineteenth century to support the flourishing textiles industry.
This industry continues to thrive today, with nearby mills and industry partners, such as Johnstons of Elgin and Chanel-owned Barrie Knitwear, exporting luxury goods and fabrics around the world.
Campus and facilities
Start your success story with Heriot-Watt University
Living on our beautiful Edinburgh campus is a great way to meet others from all over the world and make lifelong friends. Our student accommodation is conveniently located within easy reach of the teaching buildings, sports facilities, catering venues and the Student Union.
We have 2,000 residential places available at our Edinburgh campus with a range of room types and prices. Please note all of our accommodation is self-catered and single occupancy.
You will have your own study bedroom, the majority of which have en-suite bathrooms, and access to broadband and laundry facilities. We have a friendly Residences Life team who are there to help you settle in and sort out any problems you might encounter during your time living on campus. There is also 24-hour SafeGuarding on campus to assist with any issues that may arise.
The Jean Muir Student Village at our Scottish Borders Campus is within walking distance of our teaching facilities, library and social areas, and offers spacious, self-catered ensuite living, with study areas and impressive learning, social and wellbeing areas throughout.
