Heriot-Watt University’s heritage dates back to 1821, during which time its community of scholars has been developing transformational solutions to specific global challenges. The university is recognised for its specialist expertise in engineering, business, and science, and is a leader in delivering innovative global education designed for a future-focused world.
A Global Institution
Heriot-Watt University operates five campuses worldwide: Edinburgh, the Scottish Borders, Orkney, Dubai, and Malaysia. Approximately 27,000 students from 154 countries are currently enrolled across its campuses. One third of on-campus students studying in Scotland come from outside the UK, making Heriot-Watt one of the most internationally diverse universities in the United Kingdom.
Strong Global Connections
The Watt Club, founded by the university, is the oldest graduate club in the UK. Heriot-Watt has a global alumni network of more than 173,000 graduates spanning over 190 countries. It is widely regarded as a university of choice for business and industry, with graduates highly sought after by leading organisations worldwide.
Experts and Leaders
In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, 86.8% of Heriot-Watt’s research was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent. The university is ranked 287th globally, 34th in the UK, and 5th in Scotland in the QS World University Rankings 2026, and is placed within the top 18% of universities in Europe according to the QS Europe Rankings 2024.
Almost 90% of Heriot-Watt graduates are in employment or further study 15 months after graduation, ranking the university 1st in Scotland and 2nd in the UK for graduate outcomes (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024). The university is also ranked among the top 20 in the UK for Chemical Engineering, Hospitality and Leisure Management, Petroleum Engineering, Architecture and the Built Environment, and Mathematics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024), and within the top 30 in the UK for Arts and Humanities, Computer Science, and Engineering (Times Higher Education University Rankings by Subject 2024).
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