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Heriot Watt University
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Heriot-Watt University is a public university based in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was established in 1821 as the world's first mechanics institute Royal Charter granted in 1966, and has campuses in the Scottish Borders, Orkney, United Arab Emirates and Putrajaya in Malaysia. It takes the name Heriot-Watt from Scottish inventor James Watt and Scottish philanthropist and goldsmith George Heriot.
Heriot-Watt has been named International University of the Year by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018. The university is ranked among the World's Top 500 by all three major rankings 302 in QS World University Rankings, 351 to 400 in Times Higher Education World University Rankings and 401 to 500 in Academic Ranking of World Universities. In the latest Research Excellence Framework, it was ranked overall in the Top 25% of UK universities and 1st in Scotland for research impact. It has been rated 'silver' in the latest UK Teaching Excellence Framework.
Rankings
Where we rank
Heriot-Watt University is consistently ranked at a high level across a number of key university league tables. From our research performance to student satisfaction, graduate employability and the quality of our teaching, Heriot-Watt's status as a world-class university is independently confirmed.
QS World University Rankings 2022
The QS World University Rankings table has been published annually since 2004. It features more than 1,000 universities with each measured on a variety of factors including academic reputation and employer reputation.
- Heriot-Watt rank 270th in the world, 33rd in UK and 5th in Scotland.
The Complete University Guide 2022
- 23rd in the UK and 4th in Scotland
- We are ranked in the top ten in the UK for a total of 9 of our 20 subject areas – Building (3rd), Marketing (5th), Iberian Languages (6th), Civil Engineering (7th), Electrical & Electronic Engineering (7th), Chemical Engineering (8th), Town & Country Planning (9th), German (10th), and Mathematics (10th)
- We are ranked in the top three in Scotland for Building (1st), Civil Engineering (2nd), Electrical & Electronic Engineering (2nd), German (2nd), Iberian Languages (2nd), Marketing (2nd), and Town & Country Planning (2nd) and Art & Design (3rd), French (3rd) and Mechanical Engineering (3rd).
- We are ranked 2nd in the UK and are top in Scotland for the amount spent on student facilities.
National Student Survey 2020
The National Student Survey (NSS) is a survey which gathers honest feedback from final year undergraduates studying full-time.
- Ranked 45th in the UK for overall satisfaction.
- At least 90% of students were satisfied overall with their course in 9 of our 24 subject areas.
- 1st in the UK for Physics, with 100% of respondents satisfied overall.
- 1st in the UK for Others in Engineering, with 100% of respondents satisfied overall.
- 1st in Scotland and 2nd in the UK for Statistics, based on average score across all questions.
- 1st in Scotland and 8th in the UK for Others in Languages and Areas Studies, based on overall satisfaction.
- 1st in Scotalnd and 5th in the UK for Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering, based on overall satisfaction.
- 1st in Scotland and 4th in the UK for Marketing, based on overall satisfaction
- 2nd in Scotland and 8th in the UK for Civil Engineering, based on overall satisfaction.
- 2nd in Scotland and 9th in the UK for Mathematics, based on overall satisfaction.
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings use 13 performance indicators to examine universities across all of their core missions – teaching, research, knowledge transfer and international outlook.
- Ranked in the top 250 universities worldwide (201-250) for Engineering and Technology
- Ranked in the top 25 UK universities for Engineering and Technology.
The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021
In the UK:
- Overall, 35th out of 131 institutions in the UK, and 7th in Scotland.
By subject area:
- First in Scotland – six years in a row – for Building, and 2nd in the UK.
- First in Scotland for Chemical Engineering, and 4th in the UK.
- First in Scotland for Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and 4th in the UK.
- First in Scotland for General Engineering, and 5th in the UK.
- First in Scotland for Civil Engineering, and 6th in the UK.
- Second in Scotland for Physics and Astronomy, and 5th in the UK.
- Second in Scotland for Mathematics, and 6th in the UK.
- Second in Scotland for Mechanical Engineering, and 10th in the UK.
- Second in Scotland for Town and Country Planning and Landscape, and 10th in the UK.
- Third in Scotland for German.
Graduate prospects:
Top 40 UK (33rd)
Guardian University Guide 2021
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- Ranked joint 35th in the UK and 8th in Scotland.
- Top 10 in UK for Mechanical Engineering
- Top 10 in UK for spend per student.
- 1st in Scotland for Building and Town and Country Planning.
- 2nd in Scotland for Chemistry, Engineering-Chemical, Engineering-Electronic, and Engineering-Mechanical.
Why choose Heriot Watt University?
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.
You will become highly employable
95% of Heriot-Watt students are in employment or further study within six months of graduation and we are ranked joint 17th in the UK and 1st in Scotland for graduate salaries. (TheTimes/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019).
The very nature of a Heriot-Watt education ensures you will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills and confidence to be specialists in your chosen fields and professions. Global companies actively seek out our graduates as they are work-ready
You will learn from world leading academics
Our learning environment seeks to offer you the very best in terms of study programmes, which apply knowledge to real world challenges. We are ranked 301st in the world (QS World University Rankings 2019/20) and 29th in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2021).
We are top 10 in the UK and 1st in Scotland for research impact (REF 2014).
You will become globally connected
We have 5 campuses and 150 learning partners around the world. Many of our students get the chance to transfer their study to our campuses in Dubai and Malaysia through our Go Global inter-campus exchange programme. We are also one of Scotland's most international universities, with around a third of our students coming from outside the UK.
You will develop life-long connections
By choosing Heriot-Watt you will join a community of over 27,000 students and an alumni network of over 135,000 worldwide. The Watt Club was founded in 1854 and is the oldest graduate club in the UK. Lifetime membership is automatic upon graduation from Heriot-Watt, and is free to all graduates of the University.
Courses
Admission
Entry requirements
Admission to our programmes is by individual assessment - experience and skills are valued alongside formal qualifications. We look for evidence of motivation, understanding of the aims of a proposed programme of study, referees' reports.
English language requirements
If you do not meet our English language requirements, you can apply to one of our academic English programmes, which are specifically designed to prepare you with the language and study skills needed for academic study.
This information is provided as a general guide only. Entry requirements will vary for particular courses so please check the specific course description before applying.
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India and Bhutan
Foundation
- If you would like to study in the UK and do not meet the entry requirements for our degree programmes, we recommend that you take a Foundation Programme which are available at our Dubai and Malaysia campuses.
Undergraduates
Year 1
- For most subjects we require 70% overall in year 12 state board high school examinations and at least 70% in the relevant subjects. For example if you want to study Chemical Engineering, you would need to have 70% in both Maths and Chemistry.
- For Computer Science programs we require 65% overall in year 12 state board high school examinations with 65% for Maths.
- For Mathematics we require 70% overall in year 12 state board high school examinations with 70% for Maths.
- For Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics we require 75% overall in year 12 state board high school examinations with 80% for Maths.
- For students taking the West Bengal State board examinations, the pass mark we require is 65%.
- If you do not meet the entry requirements, you can complete a foundation programme, see our Foundation page for more information.
Year 2
- Students who have scored highly in year 12 (80%+) may be admitted directly into year 2 of our degree programmes. Those looking to take Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics will also require 85% for Maths.
- Entry into 2nd year Computer Science is not usually possibly.
- Students looking to study Mathematics may be able to gain 2nd year entry with 75% overall average with Maths at 75%.
Postgraduates
- For most of our Masters level programmes we require a good first degree in a relevant subject. From most Indian Universities, this means an overall score of 55% or above.
- We will consider students whose grades are slightly lower than this (52% or above) Universities of Delhi/ Mumbai/ Calcutta/ Madras/ Pune/ Bangalore/ Rajasthan and this will depend on other factors, such as any relevant work experience, the quality of the references you can provide etc.
Bangladesh
Undergraduate
- HSSC - students with this high school qualification are required to complete a foundation programme, such as that offered at our Dubai and Malaysia Campuses,before beginning an undergraduate degree. This leads to either 1st or 2nd year entry on a degree programme, depending on grades achieved.
Postgraduate
- Students with a masters degree following a 3 or 4 year bachelors degree, are eligible to apply. Previous study should be in a relevant subject area and a score of 60% or above is required.
Nepal
Undergraduate
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For most subjects we require 75% overall in year 12 state board high school examinations and at least 75% in the relevant subjects. For example if you want to study chemical engineering, you would need to have 75% in both maths and chemistry.
If you do not meet the entry requirements, you can complete a foundation Programme. We offer Foundation Programmes at our Malaysia and Dubai campuses:
- Dubai Campus Foundation Programmes
- Malaysia Campus Foundation Programmes
Postgraduate
- Students holding a bachelors degree of minimum four years duration in a relevant subject would be eligible for Masters level study.
Accommodation
Accommodation at Edinburgh Campus
Living on our beautiful Edinburgh Campus is a great way to meet others from all over the world and make lifelong friends. Our student accommodation is conveniently located within easy reach of the teaching buildings, sports facilities, catering venues and the Student Union.
We have 2000 residential places available at our Edinburgh Campus with a range of types and prices, from self-catered rooms to studio flats.
You will have your own study bedroom, the majority of which have en-suite bathrooms, and access to home comforts – broadband and laundry facilities. Each hall has a warden who is there to help you settle in and sort out any problems you might encounter. There is also 24 hour security on the campus.
A recent multi-million-pound investment programme has seen brand new and improved student accommodation on our Edinburgh Campus. We involved our students in the process of design, gathering their views and opinions to ensure the residences would be tailored to students needs and priorities. Three hundred rooms were opened in 2012 and a further 450 in September 2016.
Undergraduate accommodation
Studying as an undergraduate student at our Edinburgh campus you will be placed in accommodation with other new 1st years or direct entrants into 2nd, 3rd or 4th year. All our undergraduate halls are conveniently located near to the Student Union, sports facilities and academic buildings allowing you to make the most of living on campus.
We have a range of different types of accommodation to suit your requirements. You will be asked to select your first and second preference of accommodation type when making your application.
Self-catered rooms
Single rooms with wash basins. Kitchens and bathrooms shared by 4 or 5 students. £112.00 per week.
Self-catered rooms, en suite
Single rooms with private en suite shower rooms. Kitchens shared by 5 students. £136.00 per week
Self-catered rooms, en suite new halls
Large single rooms with 3 by 4 sized beds, private en suite shower rooms. Kitchens shared by 10 to 12 students. £160.00 per week
Self-catered rooms, en suite shared flat of 5
Large single rooms with 3 by 4 sized beds, private en suite shower rooms. Large kitchen and lounge shared by 5 students. £169.00 per week
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