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Heriot Watt University Edinburgh

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Edinburgh, Scotland is home to Heriot-Watt institution, a public research institution. The world's first mechanics' institute, the School of Arts of Edinburgh, was founded in 1821. In 1966, it received a royal charter to become a university.
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Tuition Fees, Cost of Living & Accommodation at Heriot Watt University Edinburgh

Bachelors

  • £ 18000
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Postgraduate

  • £ 21192
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Heriot Watt University Edinburgh Departments

  • Edinburgh Business School
  • Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society
  • Engineering and Physical Sciences
  • Global College
  • Mathematical and Computer Sciences
  • Social Sciences
  • Textiles and Design

Distinguished Alumni of Heriot Watt University Edinburgh

Step-by-Step Guide to Admission Requirements at Heriot Watt University Edinburgh

Admission requirements:

Applicants from the US should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) – or equivalent – for admission to the visiting student (study abroad) programme. Applicants with lower GPAs may be considered on a case-by-case basis, so please get in touch if you have questions about your eligibility.

English language requirements: If English is not your first language, you will require IELTS 6.0 or 6.5 to gain admittance to Heriot-Watt programmes.

Click here to down the admission catalogue: https://www.hw.ac.uk/documents/visiting-students-course-selection.docx

Application deadline:

Semester 1 fall: 31 May

Semester 2 spring: 31 October

Details on fees and funding here: https://www.hw.ac.uk/study/international/visiting-exchange/fees-funding.htm

How to apply: Click here to know more :  Admission requirements

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Heriot Watt University Edinburgh Corporate Partnership

Corporate partners of Heriot Watt University Edinburgh
  • Heriot-Watt recently entered a joint venture with The University of Edinburgh, to build the UK's first National Robotarium as part of a Data-Driven Innovation initiative from the Edinburgh and South-East City Deal.

Notable Achievements of Heriot Watt University Edinburgh

Achievements of Heriot Watt University Edinburgh

Achievements

01.
Innovation in Business Award

With the 2025 Innovation in Business Award, Heriot-Watt is at the forefront. At the 27 February Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2025, Heriot-Watt University won the Innovation in Business Award.

Year
2025

Explore Programs & Courses at Heriot Watt University Edinburgh

Program name
Tuition Fees
Deadlines
BSc (Hons) Chemistry 4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
£25,808
14th Jan
(September)
BBA (Hons) Bachelor of Business Administration 4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
£19,456
14th Jan
(September)
BSc in Mathematics 4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
£20080
14th Jan
(September)
BSc in Mathematics with Finance 4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
£20080
14th Jan
(September)

University Ranking of Heriot Watt University Edinburgh

QS
287

Region: Europe

US News
46
Times Higher Education
40
Guardian
61
US News
276
QS
127
Times Higher Education
150
QS World University Rankings
US News
Times Higher Education
Shanghai Ranking
Chemical Engineering
201-250
226
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301-400
Electrical Engineering
201-250
188
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201-300
Physics
301-350
597
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-
Chemistry
451-500
599
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