Heriot-Watt University

About the institution

Heriot-Watt University began in 1821 as the School of Arts of Edinburgh, set up to provide working men with knowledge of science and technology. Named after inventor and engineer James Watt and goldsmith George Heriot, its specialist subjects include science, design, engineering, business and languages. Its main campus is set in parkland on the outskirts of Edinburgh, and students have the opportunity to transfer between its other campuses in the Scottish Borders (Galashiels), Orkney, Dubai and Malaysia.

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Key facts (HESA)

All students:

10,500

Male UG students:

57%

Female UG students:

43%

Full-time students:

85%

Under 21 on entry:

42%

International:

20%

Undergraduate:

71%

Degree classifications (HESA)

First: 23%

2.1: 42%

2.2: 15%

Pass: 7%

Employability (DLHE)

95%

In work or further study 6 months after graduation

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Email institution

UCAS code:

H24

Riccarton Edinburgh EH14 4AS

Telephone number:

01314513376

Student satisfaction
6.4/10

Guardian university guide rank

out of 121

Times university guide rank

out of 129

Delivering high quality teaching, learning and outcomes for its students. It consistently exceeds rigorous national quality requirements for UK higher education.