Heriot-Watt University

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Heriot-Watt University has been shaping futures since 1821. It makes a real impact on the world and society by producing career-ready graduates in business, technology, science, engineering, fashion and design. 

A truly international university with five global campuses, partners in 150 countries and over 30,000 students studying worldwide. Each of Heriot-Watt’s campus offers a unique learning environment in Edinburgh, Scottish Borders, Orkney, Dubai and Malaysia. 

Heriot-Watt University

Ranked in the top 18% of universities in Europe (QS Europe Rankings 2025), Heriot-Watt is home to internationally recognised research and teaching. Heriot-Watt’s Edinburgh Business School is the largest business school in Scotland, offering a wide range of online and on-campus programmes. They have one of the oldest textile schools in the world, based in Scottish Borders, which is steeped in heritage and boasts great links to international fashion and textiles industry. The Edinburgh campus is home to the National Robotarium – UK’s centre for robotics and AI, and the UK’s only International Centre for Brewing & Distilling.

Facts & Stats

  • Heriot-Watt ranked 256th in the world, 32nd in the UK and 5th in Scotland (QS World University Rankings 2025)
  • 2nd in the UK and 1st in Scotland for undergraduate employability (Graduate Outcomes 2024)
  • The University has five campuses and 150 learning partners around the world
  • Heriot-Watt is one of Scotland's most international universities, with around a third of students coming from outside the UK
  • Home to The Watt Club – UK’s oldest alumni association with over 166,000 alumni in 190 countries
  • 86.8% of research is ranked 'world-leading' or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021)

Global impact 

Heriot-Watt are specialists in business, technology, science, fashion and design – subjects that make a real impact and prepare you for a global career when you graduate. 

Global reach 

A truly international university with five global campuses, partners in 150 countries and over 30,000 students studying worldwide.   

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