Heriot-Watt University

UK postgraduate evening Thursday 27 February

Come and find out what it's like to study your chosen subject as a postgraduate student at Heriot-Watt's Edinburgh campus.

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UK campus tours Come and meet us

Our student-led tours are a fantastic opportunity to explore our campuses and see what Heriot-Watt University has to offer you.

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Our global locations

Each of our campuses offers a unique learning environment close to the exciting and vibrant cities of Edinburgh, Dubai and Kuala Lumpur.

Top 60

We are ranked in the top 60 of Golden Age Universities in the world.

THE Golden Age University Rankings 2018

UK

Our Scottish campuses in Edinburgh, Scottish Borders and Orkney each offer inspiring surroundings and a multi-cultural environment.

Dubai

The first UK campus of its kind in one of the world's most exciting cities. Our impressive purpose-built campus offers a modern, vibrant learning environment.

Malaysia

One of the most innovative universities in Malaysia. Apply now for a high quality British Education at our stunning green campus.

Research

Heriot-Watt is valued for its pioneering research informed by the global needs of business and industry.

Top 10

We are ranked in the top 10 universities in the UK and 1st in Scotland for research impact.

Research Excellence Framework 2014

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Global research

Find out about our global research, meet our experts and search our research portal.

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Our global pioneers

Our pioneering researchers deliver ideas and solutions, from discovery to application.

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Public engagement

Working with the public is vital to Heriot-Watt's mission to create and exchange knowledge for the benefit of society.

Latest news

All the latest exciting news and events from across the Heriot-Watt University global community.

1st

We are ranked top in Scotland and 17th in the UK for graduate salaries six months after graduation.

The Times / The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019

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Relegating ‘no connection’ travel frustrations to the history books

An antenna has been developed which, it is believed, will end the frustrations of billions of passengers who lose internet connectivity on journeys globally.

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Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Young Entrepreneur Masterclass

On 12 February 2020, the Young Entrepreneur Masterclass was organised by the Edinburgh Business School, School of Social Sciences.

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Groundbreaking research into homeless and destitute people earns national honour

Research group earns renowned award for groundbreaking work on extreme disadvantage.

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Industrial action planned this week

Heriot-Watt University has been notified by University and College Union (UCU) of a further 14-days of strike action starting this week.

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Theirworld and Edinburgh Business School launch MBA scholarships in Lebanon targeting refugee and marginalised communities

Edinburgh Business School and the educational charity Theirworld have teamed up to offer full scholarships for refugees & Lebanese nationals residing in Lebanon

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Watt a success for Oriam Big Wednesday event

The sports centre was home to cheers on Wednesday, 12 February, as staff, alumni, students and parents got involved in a variety of sports with some big teams.
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