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Heriot‑Watt University is a public research university located in Edinburgh, Scotland, with additional campuses in China, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. Founded in 1821 as a school of engineering and technology, it gained university status in 1965 and has since become renowned for its strong emphasis on science, engineering, business, and design. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional courses across its faculties, and is particularly noted for its research output and industry collaborations. The campus is situated in the historic Old College building and a modern campus in the New Town, providing students with a blend of heritage architecture and state‑of‑the‑art facilities. With a diverse student body of roughly 20,000 students, including a significant proportion of international students, Heriot‑Watt is committed to fostering an inclusive and innovative learning environment.
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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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