Heriot-Watt University

As the first person in my whole family to got to university I was incredibly nervous and was beyond unsure about what to expect. I found out I was dyslexic thanks to heriot watt and they were great at trying to help me manage my course with that as well as other medical issues I faced during my study! I could not be more grateful for the help and support I received.

I am loving the experience at HWU! My course is brilliant because the lecturers have extensive professional experience in the real world, therefore, you can learn from that as well as the theory, you can practically apply. I have about 15 hours of lectures a week, which is the perfect amount for me.

The university is in Edinburgh so there are plenty of opportunities for an active social life. The uni has a wide variety and range of societies to join ranging from the Investment society to the Salsa club. The SU is always organising events and when everyone turns up they are the best nights in town so make sure you don't miss the big ones!

Very good. Lots of opportunities to find out about the course and relevant societies to join. A good week to meet people on your course. I stayed in the newest accommodation. It was pricey but there was a big difference between it and the cheaper accommodation. I would recommend to stay in the newer accommodation to anyone starting at HW. Outstanding facilities. Especially Oriam the sports centre and gym. However the library was always tight on space even with the recent development. Very experienced lecturers that were top in their area of study. The course textbooks were written by the lecturers specifically for the course so we're really helpful for revising. Lecturers always applied content to everyday life giving a real insight into why it was relevant etc Amazing. It was always busy and always had something new to try and experience. However Edinbugh is one of the most expensive cities to be a student in in the UK. I didn't realise how much more expensive it was to study there before starting uni so would definitely advise people look into this before applying.

Really good, very welcoming and met loads of friends. Encouraged me to get out and do things, boosted my confidence! Really lovely, very homely, nice space! Clean, very high tech and lots of study space Lecturers really nice, let you get involved and lots of hands on learning I was not in the city campus

I am loving my time at this university and I wouldn't change it for the world. Make sure you stay on campus in your first year as you'll meet loads of freshers in your first year.

With a mixture of lectures, tutorials and labs the course and teaching is excellent. The lecturers are really approachable just incase you need help with anything. The library is also their to support you in your studies and it usually contains books you need for your subjects if you can't afford to buy your own copy. The only thing is there's not always enough for everyone

Outside of the course and the University, Edinburgh is great. Great shopping, food, entertainment and culture. Everything you could ask for really. The student Union used to be fun when I was in my first year but now I live off campus, I rarely go there! There's lots of clubs and societies at Heriot-Watt and the option to start your own! There's lots of sports clubs like tennis and football.

The experience overall was really well thought out. There was lots of people available to help out if needed. The Accommodation varied depending on where you were. The only issue is you're out of the city centre so it's a bus journey to experience nightlife and restaurants. Facilities are fantastic, There is a gym on campus as well as a library. The library is very large with plenty of space even when busy. Food court also has many options Lectures are fairly small and intimate on my course. It's interactive and easy to participate if you wish to. City life is ace! Edinburgh is such a beautiful city with something for everyone. Everyone is super friendly.

Really good fun loads of activity's getting everyone involved. As well as loads going on in the halls of residence too Really clean and nice to live in. Good open design so you get to meet loads of people and interact At the start can be pretty confusing but they are well numbered etc. Sports orium is absolutely amazing and gives a huge choice in stuff to do. All the lectures are really interactive and keep us involved Really nice city with other university's close too loads of student deals and activity's are always on and you get to meet thousands of people

The uni was very welcoming and it is very easy to get help if needed

The university stuff is really helpful and friendly. Classes are highly interesting. The university campus in a amazing green environment and have a friendly, good atmosphere. It is really amazing.

My freshers week was really exciting, meeting new people and doing a lot of partying! The accommodation is like walking into IKEA, clean, bright and organised. So much storage, biggish bed and a good size bathroom. The library was massive and had everything you needed. The student union wasn't the best as there wasn't many activities organised. The uni gym was really good with the latest equipment and wasn't too expensive. The lectures are really good at helping you reach your goals and boost your learning. My course is very creative which I love because I'm so passionate about fashion and I can express it through my work. City life was so different to me because I came from the countryside. I loved having a wide range of shops and restaurants to go to. I also love exploring new cities and places!