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Heriot-Watt University

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Overview

Heriot-Watt University (Oilthigh Heriot-Watt) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. This institution also has branch campuses in Dubai, Putrajaya, Galashiels and Orkney. Founded in 1966, Heriot-Watt University (HW) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council. HW offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details or use the website search engine below. This 60-year-old UK higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply. HW also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

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Control

Heriot-Watt University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Heriot-Watt University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Heriot-Watt University' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Heriot-Watt University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) Oilthigh Heriot-Watt
Acronym HW
Founded 1966 Origins date back to 1821 as the School of Arts of Edinbourgh
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Location

Address Edinburgh Campus Riccarton
Edinburgh
EH14 4AS Scotland
United Kingdom
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Heriot-Watt University Phone Number (131) 449 5111
Heriot-Watt University Fax Number (131) 449 5153
Other locations Dubai, Putrajaya, Galashiels and Orkney

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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Heriot-Watt University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Privy Council

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1966


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Heriot-Watt University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Association of International Accountants (AIA)
  • BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
  • British Psychological Society (BPS)
  • Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
  • Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
  • Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)
  • Energy Institute (EI)
  • Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFA)
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland (ICAS)
  • Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)
  • Institute of Physics (IOP)
  • Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
  • Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
  • Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
  • Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
  • National Register of Communication Professionals working with Deaf and Deafblind people, the (NRCPD)
  • Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
  • Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
  • Royal Statistical Society (RSS)
  • Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Heriot-Watt University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Heriot-Watt University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Heriot-Watt University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Heriot-Watt University's academic range and degree level offering.



Heriot-Watt University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes Yes
M&H
S&T Yes Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Heriot-Watt University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Heriot-Watt University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Heriot-Watt University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Heriot-Watt University.



Heriot-Watt University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro) 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students		 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro) 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Heriot-Watt University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Heriot-Watt University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Heriot-Watt University Admission Info


Heriot-Watt University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Heriot-Watt University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Heriot-Watt University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Heriot-Watt University has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Heriot-Watt University 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Heriot-Watt University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Heriot-Watt University has more than 3600 international students.


Heriot-Watt University's Admission Office Admission Office



(131) 451 3376


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Size and Profile

Heriot-Watt University Size and Profile


Heriot-Watt University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Heriot-Watt University has a student enrollment ranging from 9,000 to 9,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


Heriot-Watt University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Heriot-Watt University's academic staff ranges from 500 to 599 members.


Heriot-Watt University's Control Type Control Type

Heriot-Watt University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Heriot-Watt University's Entity Type Entity Type

Heriot-Watt University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Heriot-Watt University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Heriot-Watt University's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


Heriot-Watt University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Heriot-Watt University's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.


Heriot-Watt University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Heriot-Watt University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Heriot-Watt University Facilities


Heriot-Watt University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Heriot-Watt University's Library


Heriot-Watt University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Heriot-Watt University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Heriot-Watt University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Heriot-Watt University Services


Heriot-Watt University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Heriot-Watt University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Heriot-Watt University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Heriot-Watt University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Heriot-Watt University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Heriot-Watt University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Heriot-Watt University consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Heriot-Watt University
  • School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
  • School of the Built Environment
  • School of Engineering and Physical Sciences
  • School of Life Sciences
  • School of Management and Languages
  • School of Textiles and Design
  • Edinburgh Business School
  • Institute of Petroleum Engineering

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Memberships and Affiliations

Heriot-Watt University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Heriot-Watt University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research (CESAER)
  • Universities UK


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Heriot-Watt University public or private?

Heriot-Watt University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Heriot-Watt University profit or non-profit?

Heriot-Watt University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Heriot-Watt University in terms of enrollment?

Heriot-Watt University has a student enrollment ranging from 9,000 to 9,999, making it a medium-sized institution.

What is the size of Heriot-Watt University in terms of academic staff?

Heriot-Watt University's academic staff ranges from 500 to 599 members.

Is Heriot-Watt University a coeducational institution?

Heriot-Watt University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Heriot-Watt University use?

Heriot-Watt University's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.

What religion is Heriot-Watt University affiliated with?

None.

Does Heriot-Watt University admit international students?

Yes. Heriot-Watt University has more than 3600 international students.

What is Heriot-Watt University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Heriot-Watt University 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Heriot-Watt University HW?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro). International students: 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Heriot-Watt University HW located?

Heriot-Watt University is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. Address: Edinburgh Campus Riccarton.

Is Heriot-Watt University HW accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Heriot-Watt University is accredited by Privy Council (since 1966).

Does Heriot-Watt University offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Heriot-Watt University offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Heriot-Watt University have a university library?

Yes

Does Heriot-Watt University provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Heriot-Watt University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Heriot-Watt University offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Heriot-Watt University offer career services?

Not reported

Does Heriot-Watt University offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Heriot-Watt University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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