New Students
Find out how to enrol and what you can expect from your first couple of weeks as a new student.
Edinburgh Campus accommodation
Our student accommodation is close to teaching, sports, catering and the Union.
Borders Campus accommodation
All new entrants are guaranteed a place in University managed accommodation.
Visiting us?
Maps and directions to our UK campuses: Edinburgh, the Scottish Borders and Orkney
Our Research
Find out how our pioneering research is focused on finding solutions to major global challenges.
Future Makers
Our pioneering research delivers results with global impact.
Business and Enterprise
Through empowering research and cross-industry collaboration, we strive to solve problems of real significance.
Recovery Prospectus
Our commitment to supporting the global recovery efforts in relation to Covid-19.
Our Sustainability
We are using our global reach and innovation in teaching, research and enterprise to make a significant impact towards the attainment of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Learn More.
200th Anniversary
2021 is our 200th Anniversary. Join us for a programme events and debates across our campuses, and online.
Podcast - 'A Future Made'
A podcast series by Heriot-Watt University, showcasing our innovative work in science, business, technology, design and engineering.