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Since 1821, Heriot-Watt University's pioneering research and education has made a global impact, as they push new frontiers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Business, and Design. Heriot-Watt’s commitment to industry-leading degrees can be seen by their Chemical Engineering and Computer Science degrees both featuring in the Guardian University Guide’s top 15 (Guardian University Guide, 2024).
As one of the most progressive international institutions in Scotland, you will have the opportunity to thrive, both personally and academically during your time - whic...
Since 1821, Heriot-Watt University's pioneering research and education has made a global impact, as they push new frontiers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Business, and Design. Heriot-Watt’s commitment to industry-leading degrees can be seen by their Chemical Engineering and Computer Science degrees both featuring in the Guardian University Guide’s top 15 (Guardian University Guide, 2024).<br><br>As one of the most progressive international institutions in Scotland, you will have the opportunity to thrive, both personally and academically during your time - which is probably why 81% of Heriot-Watt students graduate with firsts and 2:1’s! They offer three or four year undergraduate degree pathways, and on many of the programmes you also have the opportunity to Go Global with options to study at the Dubai or Malaysia campuses.<br><br>They give their students more than just an education; at Heriot-Watt, they offer lifelong career advice and support. That's why in the recent Graduate Outcomes survey they placed 1st in Scotland and 5th in the UK for Undergraduate Positive Outcomes.<br><br>With over 2,000 students living on campus, more than 60 clubs and societies for students, and a mix of city living and quiet country-side campus, Heriot-Watt is the perfect place to build your future.
Heriot-Watt’s main campus is based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The beautiful, green campus has accommodation and everything you need to feel at home, including the Student Union, sports facilities, gym, woodland walks and a dentist and doctors’ surgery.
Edinburgh city centre can be reached by bus in 30 minutes and regular day and night services run from campus. The free bus travel scheme in Scotland means that those under 22 will have their fare covered.
While there's currently no scheduled events, head over to the university's website to find out how to stay up to date with their open days and more.
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Our degrees are career-focused so you are prepared for the world of work when you graduate. That's why in the recent Graduate Outcomes survey we placed 1st in Scotland and 5th in the UK for Undergraduate Positive Outcomes, with 84.2% of our graduates in full-time employment or further study within 15 months. We're also ranked an impressive 235th in the world and 32nd in the UK overall in the QS World University Rankings 2024.
Our Careers and Graduate Futures Service offer lifelong support. This means you can be working on their employability skills from the day you start at Heriot-Watt, and they will always be there to offer you career advice and support.
There’s a real sense of community at Heriot-Watt which is helped by being a campus university. With over 2,000 students living on campus and over 60 clubs and societies for students to get involved with there are so many ways to build friendships and engage with other students. The Student Union and Sports Union are hubs of activity with different spaces for students to socialise and events throughout the year.
Being based just outside Edinburgh city centre is a huge part of the student experience. Edinburgh is a vibrant, student-friendly city that offers culture, nightlife, bars, cafes, shopping, beaches and green space. It’s also easy to get to other areas of Scotland if you’re looking to experience more of the city life or explore Scotland’s mountains and breathtaking scenery.
If you’re from England, Wales or Northern Ireland, tuition fees for full-time undergraduate students are £9,250 per year. If you’re from Scotland, then your tuition fees are usually paid for you by the Students Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS). You must apply to SAAS for payment of your tuition fees each year, even if you are not applying for any other support.
For up-to-date information and to find out the tuition fees for international students please visit our website. You will also find information on other financial support available.
