Heriot-Watt University is a public research university based in Edinburgh. It was established in 1821 as the School of Arts of Edinburgh, the world’s first mechanics’ institute, and subsequently granted university status by royal charter in 1966. It is the eighth oldest higher education institute in UK. The name Heriot-Watt was taken from Scottish inventor James Watt and Scottish philanthropist and goldsmith George Heriot. Known for its focus on science and engineering, it is one of the 39 old universities in the UK comprising the distinctive second cluster of elite universities after Oxbridge. Its Watt Club is the oldest alumni organisation in the UK. Heriot-Watt University was named International University of the Year in 2018 by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide.
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Heriot-Watt University
Country
- United Kingdom
City
- Edinburgh ,
- Galashiels ,
- Orkney ,
Founding year
1821
Acceptance rate
45%
Fall semester application deadline
May 31
Spring semester application deadline
October 31
Semester fees (30 ECTS)
From €6250/semester
Contact
Subjects available to free mover students
Accounting & Finance [English]Architecture [English]Art & Design [English]Biological Sciences [English]Business & Management Studies [English]Chemistry [English]Computer Science & Information Systems [English]Economics & Econometrics [English]Engineering Chemical [English]Engineering CiviI & Structural [English]Engineering Electrical & Electronic [English]Engineering Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing [English]Mathematics [English]Modern Languages [English]Physics & Astronomy [English]Psychology [English]Statistics & Operational Research [English]
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General rankings position
QS World University Rankings
281°
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
351–400°
Academic Ranking of World Universities
701-800°
Center for World University Rankings
690°
CWTS Leiden Ranking
765°
Eduniversal palmes
3/5
Webometrics
420°
QS World Universities by Subject
Engineering and Technology
231°
Natural Sciences
322°
Social Sciences & Management
401-450°
Accounting & Finance
251-300°
Agriculture & Forestry
401-410°
Biological Sciences
501-550°
Business & Management Studies
251-300°
Chemistry
401-450°
Computer Science & Information Systems
351-400°
Economics & Econometrics
301-350°
Engineering Chemical
101-150°
Engineering CiviI & Structural
101-150°
Engineering Electrical & Electronic
151-200°
Engineering Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing
201-250°
Environmental Sciences
301-350°
Linguistics
201-250°
Materials Science
301-350°
Mathematics
151-200°
Physics & Astronomy
301-350°
