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Undergraduate
Our undergraduate courses allow you to take the next step into your chosen field, giving you the right skills to kickstart your career.
Postgraduate
Step into your future career with a postgraduate degree. We offer courses specialising in a variety of disciplines, empowering students with the knowledge to succeed.
Research
Heriot-Watt University is an inspiring environment for research students, offering PhD opportunities across our world-leading research areas.
Foundation programmes
Our foundation programmes will prepare you for undergraduate study and offer direct entry into second year of your chosen degree.
Why study at Heriot-Watt?
325th
Heriot-Watt is ranked 325th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027.
3rd in UK
We are ranked 1st in Scotland and 3rd in the UK for amount on facilities (The Complete University Guide 2027).
Study at Heriot-Watt
Learn from leading academics at the forefront of their specialism, and work with peers who share the passion for your chosen subject.
Why study at Heriot-Watt?
We offer highly ranked courses and the opportunity to be part of a friendly, global community.
Our rankings
Heriot-Watt University is consistently ranked at a high level across a number of key university league tables.
Fees and funding
Information on tuition fees for your programme, scholarships and bursaries, as well as financial support available to help you during your study.
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International students
Heriot-Watt University is one of the most international institutions in Scotland, with a third of our students coming from overseas.
International students
Culturally diverse, warm and welcoming, we are one of Scotland's most international universities with a global footprint.
Information for your country
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Meet our students
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