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Heriot-Watt University is a public research university based in Edinburgh, Scotland, with additional campuses in the Scottish Borders, Orkney, Dubai, and Malaysia. Founded in 1821 as the School of Arts of Edinburgh and granted university status in 1966, it is named after inventor James Watt and philanthropist George Heriot. The university is known for strengths in engineering, physical sciences, business, mathematics, computer science, textiles, and built environment disciplines. Its main Edinburgh campus at Riccarton is a self-contained parkland campus with teaching and research facilities, libraries, student residences, and sports amenities. Heriot-Watt has a strong international profile through transnational education and a substantial cohort of students from outside the UK. It belongs to the research-intensive university sector in the United Kingdom and maintains industry links alongside applied and professional programmes.
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Academics & Programs
8 programs catalogued.
Admissions Intelligence
Real outcomes, your fit.
Entry requirements
- IELTS
- 6.5+
- TOEFL
- 90+
- Duolingo
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- PTE
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- Application deadline
- Varies
- Application fee
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Cost & ROI
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Full tuition + living + travel. International students from 160+ countries; one-year master's programmes; 2+ years work experience.
Full tuition + stipend. Students from Commonwealth countries pursuing master's or PhD.
£10,000 toward tuition. Students from selected countries (India, China, etc.) for one-year postgraduate.
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Outcomes
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Post-study & PR
Most United Kingdom universities offer 2-3 year post-study work options for international graduates.
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