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Where we rank

Heriot-Watt University is consistently ranked at a high level across a number of key university league tables.

From our research performance to student satisfaction, graduate employability and the quality of our teaching, Heriot-Watt's status as a world-class university is independently confirmed.

  • Overall we are ranked 31st in the UK and 5th in Scotland.
  • We placed 49th in the UK and 10th in Scotland for graduate outcomes, and 3rd in the UK and 1st in Scotland for amount spent on facilities.
  • We are ranked top 20 in the UK for Building (4th), Town & Country Planning (7th) and Mechanical Engineering (19th).

View the Complete University Guide league table 2027.

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