Welcome to Heriot-Watt University
Step-by-step guidance from accepting your offer to starting your first class. Select each step to find out what you need to do, when, and how. Work through them in order so you don’t miss anything important.
Your key steps
If you are an undergraduate student you can accept your offer through UCAS. The deadline for you to respond to your offers will be displayed on your UCAS Hub account. Please ensure that you respond by the deadline stated.
If you are a postgraduate student you can log in to your application account to check the status of your application and accept your offer.
If you are an international student, we recommend that you check visa requirements and consider your student finance options early. You may also receive emails from the University with requests for specific information.
Undergraduate students
Find out how to start your Undergraduate student journey at Heriot-Watt. We’re here to support you at each step of the way.
Postgraduate students
What you need to get started in your postgraduate degree at Heriot-Watt University. We’re here to support you at each step of the way
Resources for your first few weeks
You’ll be taking lots in during your first week so here are some key links and resources that you want to save now to make things easier.
Canvas
All information on your course will be published on Canvas.
Student A-Z guide
If you’re not sure where to go for help you can refer to the student A-Z guide.
Student Portal
Once you have enrolled you can use AskHWU on the myHWU Student Portal to have any questions answered.
Student events calendar
All social events will be published on the student events calendar.
Student Union
The Student Union run events, provide support and representation, and manage over 30 student-ran societies that you can get involved with. There will be taster sessions at the start of the semester.
Sports Union
At the Edinburgh campus, the Sports Union have over 30 sports clubs for all levels of ability with free taster sessions at the start of the semester. Many clubs train at Oriam, Scotland’s National Sports Performance Centre, and it offers student membership options.
Accommodation arrivals information
All the steps you need to take before and after you move into campus accommodation.
Edinburgh Campus information
Summary of accommodation, facilities, transport and student life.
Scottish Borders Campus information
Summary of accommodation, facilities, transport and student life.
Orkney campus information
Summary of nearby accommodation options and transport.
Accommodation at Orkney Campus
There are no halls of residence or University leased flats at the Orkney Campus, but our Orkney Professional Services Staff are happy to help you find private accommodation locally.
Maps and directions
You can get to Orkney either by air or by car/bus/train and ferry. While in Orkney there is a regular bus service between the two main towns of Kirkwall and Stromness.