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The Heriot-Watt University campus in brief

Heriot-Watt College He has a strong focus on business, engineering, design, and the physical and life sciences and is well-respected globally.

Heriot-Watt University is one of the most contemporary universities in Scotland with a global presence. It is also welcoming, warm, and culturally diverse. The Times Higher Education 2018 "International University of the Year" award was given to it.

95% of Heriot-Watt first-degree graduates found employment or continued their education within six months of graduation, and it is the top university in Scotland for highest salaries (Times Higher Education). Multinational corporations actively seek out Heriot-Watt graduates as a result of the university's emphasis on research-informed education.

Heriot-Watt University's past

Heriot-Watt University was established in 1821 as the Edinburgh School of Arts, the first institute of mechanics in the world. It is the eighth-oldest higher education institution in the UK. It was established as a university in 1966 by royal charter. High-quality instruction and hands-on learning are traditions at the university. a university with five campuses that is truly international, including ones in Malaysia with over 1,200 students and Dubai with almost 4,000.

A unique learning environment is provided by the contemporary Heriot-Watt University campuses in Edinburgh, Kuala Lumpur, and Dubai. The 380-acre main campus in Edinburgh is made up of residential structures, dorms for students, libraries, gyms, and other sporting venues. The United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom are supported by exchange programmes at the campus in Dubai. As Malaysia's first "green campus," Putrajaya is known as the purpose-built campus.

Heriot-Watt University faculty

Infrastructure, geoscience, energy, and society

Physical and engineering sciences

Computer and mathematical sciences

Social sciences incorporating textiles and design from Edinburgh Business School

The Heriot-Watt University's Courses

Undergraduate & Postgraduate

Student information

73% of undergraduates

Graduate students: 27%

86% of full-time students

14% for part-time students

70% are from the UK.

Eurostudents: 8%

22% for international students

Female: 40%

Male –60%

Detail of the fee schedule

International students' tuition costs range from £13,500 to 17,440

Awards from Heriot Watt University

£10 million will be used for fee scholarships, with £3 million going to students in the rest of the UK.

£1.5 million will be used to fund maintenance (living expense) bursaries for RUK students.

Scholarships and bursaries for domestic, EU, and international students will be funded with £7.5 million.

In addition to the scholarships for international students, the university also provides Scottish students with a number of bursaries and scholarships. Students from low-income families, those with prior care experience, and those from other backgrounds that widen access are eligible for the university's selected access bursaries.

internationally renowned honours

International students are welcome at Heriot-Watt University. The Edinburgh-based undergraduate or taught postgraduate programmes are all eligible for the International Undergraduate and Postgraduate Merit Awards, which are intended to assist students in paying for their education at their designated UK campuses.

merit awards for undergraduates

merit awards for postgraduates

Visit the Heriot Watt University financial aid page.

Awards for undergraduate study

Graduate student awards

Scholarships for study

Pakistan and the MENA

Student Assistance

International students can get advice and support from Heriot-Watt University's International Students Advice Office. They can help with practical advice on a variety of topics, including opening a UK bank account, driving in the country, submitting a police renewal application for a visa, making local travel arrangements, learning about the Edinburgh embassy and consulate, and much more. The International Student Guide also offers helpful information prior to departure. The International Student Advice Office at Heriot-Watt also provides airport pickups at the start of each term, along with a number of welcome and orientation activities.

Students have access to a range of NHS medical and dental facilities. All students have access to counselling through the student health team. Students can easily access groups, online resources, mental health counselling, and mentoring. Support is also available for adjusting to university life, finances, housing, and safety, and online support is always available through the Big White Wall.

Accommodations for Living

The Heriot-Watt University's housing service assigns students to specific on-campus locations and, if necessary, helps them find off-campus housing. Over 1,600 spaces, including shared rooms and bathrooms with showers, are available on the Edinburgh Campus. There are 200 self-catered rooms and apartments on the Scottish Borders Campus, and Heriot-Watt University also rents off-campus and city centre apartments.

The Heriot-Watt University ensures that all first-year students will receive an offer of housing, either on or off campus. Accommodation options include self-catering apartments or rooms with broadband, Wi-Fi, a shared kitchen, and a common lounge.

Heriot-Watt University's 2020–2021 lodging costs

£118 to £179 per week for SELF-CATERED

Transport

The Scottish Borders and Heriot-Edinburgh Watt campuses are easily accessible by car. Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh, has established domestic and international travel connections.

Edinburgh Airport, with frequent direct flights to cities like London (just an hour away), Amsterdam, Paris, Frankfurt, Brussels, Zurich, and New York, is only a five-minute drive from Edinburgh Campus.

The city is covered in a network of on- and off-road bike routes, including one that connects the campus and the city centre. Buses also depart from the university for the city. The two main train stations in Edinburgh have connections to England and Scotland that take about 4.5 hours to get to London.

Location

Six campuses make up Heriot-Watt: the main campus in Edinburgh, the Scottish Borders Campus in Galashiels, the Dubai Campus in Dubai Academic City, the Orkney Campus in Stromness in the far north of Scotland, a new campus in Putrajaya, Malaysia, for MBA students, and an affiliation with West London College. The main campus is one of the most modern in the United Kingdom, and it is situated just outside of Edinburgh.

Heriot-Watt University's campuses in Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders both have easy access to public transportation. Edinburgh has excellent domestic and international transportation connectivity as the capital of Scotland. One hour's drive south of Edinburgh, in the charming market town of Galashiels, is where you can find the Scottish Borders Campus.