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Open Days 2024

Visit our Edinburgh and Scottish Borders campuses, immerse yourself in the university experience and discover more about your chosen subject.

Open Days 2024

Career-focused degrees

We're first in Scotland for graduate employability and our graduates are first in the UK for CEO or MD roles (Novuna Business Cash Flow, 2023). This is thanks to our career-focused degrees and lifetime support from our careers team.

1st in Scotland

1st in Scotland and 2nd in the UK for undergraduate employability. Almost 90% of our graduates are in employment or further study 15 months after graduation.

Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2024

Undergraduate

Find undergraduate courses in your chosen field to take you in the next direction, giving you the skills to start your career or pursue further study.

Postgraduate

Step into your future career with a postgraduate degree. We offer courses specialising in a variety of disciplines, empowering students with the knowledge to succeed.

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Use our course finder to search degree programmes available at our UK campuses and online.

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Our UK campuses

Our campuses in Edinburgh, Scottish Borders and Orkney each offer bespoke facilities and a distinctive learning environment.

Top 50

We are ranked 41st in the UK in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings

Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024

Edinburgh

One of the world's most beautiful cities with an exceptional quality of life, Edinburgh is Scotland's capital and a great place to live and study.

Scottish Borders

Perfectly situated at the pulsating heart of Scotland's luxury textile industry, our Borders campus delivers the best design and production facilities for textiles and fashion in the UK.

Orkney

Orkney's stunning setting, extensive natural resources, ties to the marine industry and friendly community make a distinctive learning environment.

Our research

Heriot-Watt is valued for its pioneering research informed by the global needs of business and industry.

86.8%

86.8% of our research is ranked world-leading and internationally excellent.

Research Excellence Framework 2021

Global research

Our global research focuses our world-leading research on major global challenges through significant international collaborations and connectivity to business.

Our Future Makers

Our pioneering researchers deliver ideas and solutions, from discovery to application.

Frontier research

Our frontier research coupled with our interdisciplinary approach and close collaboration with research users has direct impact on real-world problems.

Public engagement

Working with the public is vital to Heriot-Watt's mission to create and exchange knowledge for the benefit of society.

Sustainability - Our Ten Commitments

Our Commitments

Learn more about how we are aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by delivering on our ‘Ten Commitments to Sustainability'.

Our Commitments
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Climate Action Framework

Responding to the climate crisis requires action from all of us across how we live, study and work. Environmental sustainability is a key strategic performance indicator for Heriot-Watt, reflecting our commitment to aligning University activities with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and exceeding statutory environmental requirements.

Our Climate Action Framework details the progress the University has made so far across our Scotland, Malaysia, and Dubai campuses, including a 35% reduction in emissions since 2014. Through Community Engagement and Partnerships, our university-wide initiatives are shaping a future of Global Environmental Sustainability.

Sustainability Progress

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Study in Edinburgh, inspire globally

Our Edinburgh Campus lets students experience the best of both worlds: study and explore in one of Europe's most exciting cities. Based in 380 acres of parkland situated near the city centre, Heriot-Watt offers students a place to learn, develop and enjoy.

We are one of the most highly reputable universities in Edinburgh, inspiring over 10,500 staff and students to thrive locally and beyond. Our aim is to inspire brilliance across the globe, which is why we are proud to welcome students from all over the world with a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and research degrees.

One third of our Edinburgh Campus students are from outside the UK, giving Heriot-Watt one of the most diverse international student communities.

Personalised virtual experience

Start your tour

Immerse yourself in the facilities and teaching spaces at our Edinburgh, Scottish Borders and Orkney campuses.

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Visit us

Find out just how exciting and rewarding the student experience is at Heriot-Watt University.

Open days

Visit us at one of university open days. We welcome visitors on-campus to discover the university experience and learn more about the subjects we offer.

Online chats and virtual events

Find out what it's like to study at Heriot-Watt from our students and staff. Learn more about courses, funding, accommodation, and more.

Campus tours

Students enjoy a range of facilities across our Edinburgh university campus, from healthcare, libraries, food and drink, our sports centre, and more. Book a campus tour to explore for yourself.

Why study with Heriot-Watt?

As one of the most progressive and international institutions based in Scotland, you will have the opportunity to thrive, both personally and academically during your time with us.

Our global reach

Heriot-Watt is truly an international university, with campuses across the UK, Dubai and Malaysia. With multi-cultural communities of students and staff, we prepare students for global careers.

Our rankings

Discover where our university ranks on the world stage. From research performance and quality of teaching, to student satisfaction and graduate employability, explore our university rankings.

Your career

We are a career-focused university, giving students the skills, knowledge and opportunities to form their future careers. Known for our applied teaching and links with business, discover how Heriot-Watt can prepare you for a rewarding career.

Latest news

All the latest exciting news from across the Heriot-Watt University global community.

Top 5

We are ranked 256th in the world, 32nd in UK, and 5th in Scotland.

QS World University Rankings 2025
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