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Official website
www.hw.ac.ukUKQS #5 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
Heriot
Heriot-Watt University is a public research university based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Founded in 1821 as the School of Arts of Edinburgh, it was the world's first mechanics institute and received university status by royal charter in 1966. The institution is internationally recognized for its strengths in engineering, science, business, and design, and maintains a strong global presence with campuses in Edinburgh, the Scottish Borders, Orkney, Dubai, and Malaysia. The university offers a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs and is known for its industry-focused education, applied research, and diverse international student community. Heriot-Watt emphasizes practical, career-oriented learning and has established partnerships with industry and academic institutions worldwide.
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QS World #130 · 2024US News #180 · 2024Times Higher Education #190 · 2024NIRF #5 · 2023Shanghai #150 · 2023Outlook #200 · 2023
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Multiple campuses: Edinburgh (Riccarton), Scottish Borders (Galashiels), Orkney, Dubai, Malaysia
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseLarge Community
8/10
Diversity
7/10
Academic Rigor
8/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Temperate maritime
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
100% placement rate
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Student Life
25,000 students (5,000 international)
Campus: Multiple campuses: Edinburgh (Riccarton), Scottish Borders (Galashiels), Orkney, Dubai, Malaysia
Location: Herat, United Kingdom
Climate: Temperate maritime
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
LibrarySports ComplexResearch LabsStudent HousingCafeteria
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 50%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Sep–Jan for Sept intake; rolling for many PG programs
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 50%
💡Latest cutoff: GPA avg=2.94, p25=2.94, p75=2.94 (n=1)
💡Typical apply window for United Kingdom: Sep–Jan for Sept intake; rolling for many PG programs