Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University is a higher education institution in Edinburgh. Students can review degree options, admissions pathways, and campus services through its official channels. Many students choose it for a balance of academic training, practical learning, and a diverse campus experience. Prospective students can use official university resources to compare programmes and plan next steps.

Rankings

#25 (Subject rank)▼

Subject rank

Ranked #25 globally in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026. Source: TimesHigherEducation.com ↗

National rank

Ranked #39 nationally by uniRank 2026. Source: 4icu.org ↗

Subject rank

Ranked #39 globally in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026. Source: TimesHigherEducation.com ↗

National rank

Ranked #39 nationally by uniRank 2026. Source: 4icu.org ↗

World rank

Ranked #619 globally by EduRank 2026. Source: EduRank.org ↗

World rank

Ranked #619 globally by EduRank 2026. Source: EduRank.org ↗

Incoming Erasmus

49+ Students/Year

Semester Dates

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Autumn Term

14 Sept - 5 Feb

Spring Term

15 Feb - 2 Jul

Drinks

Pint 🍺: €4.5Wine 🍷: €5.5

Tuition (EU / Non-EU) (EST.)

1150 € / 2370 €

Monthly Rent (Est.)

850 €

On-Campus Housing

✅ Available

Erasmus student network

✅ Active

Affordability Score

3/10

Total Students

10,890

English Programs

✅ Courses AvailableSearch Catalogue ↗

Official Portal

Visit University Site ↗