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About Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University — public non-profit university. It is located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The higher education institution is among the youngest in the country. Heriot-Watt University is working closely with Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), European University Association (EUA), Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research (CESAER), Universities UK.
The university was highly rated by the QS International Ranking of the best universities, and is in 235 place in the world. The university is highly rated by the independent university ranking THE. It is in the top-350.
Heriot-Watt University offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs in different fields of study.
- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Establishment year
- 1966
- Students
- 9,740
- International students
- 3,465
- Female students
- 40%
Place in ratings
- Rating QS
- 2024#235
- Rating THE
- 2024#351-400
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Heriot-Watt University tuition fees
Tuition fees here are different for locals and foreigners. For locals, it starts from 5,456 USD, and for foreigners — a minimum of 11,206 USD. The university provides tuition help to some students through scholarships. They are available to both local and international students. On the official website of the university, you can find all the up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
It is necessary to pay attention to other costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, food, and personal expenses.
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Bachelor
- Local11,522USD/year
- Foreign15,306USD/year
- Master
- Local8,998USD/year
- Foreign11,206USD/year
- Doctorate
- Local5,456USD/year
- Foreign19,131USD/year
Study programs at Heriot-Watt University
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Sport and Exercise Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Sciences & Professions
Brewing and Distilling (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Design for Textiles (Fashion, Interior, Art) (Hons)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Fashion Branding and Promotion (Hons)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Fashion Communication
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Fashion Marketing and Retailing
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Geography (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Geography, Society and Environment (Hons)
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Marine Biology (Hons)
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
Biological Sciences (Cell and Molecular Biology) (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Biological Sciences (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Biological Sciences (Human Health) (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Biology
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemistry
- Study degree
- MChem
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Agriculture & Forestry
Brewing and Distilling (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Marine Biology (Hons)
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Architectural Engineering
- Study degree
- MEng
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Architectural Engineering (Hons)
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemical Engineering
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemical Engineering (Hons)
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemistry with Materials and Nanoscience
- Study degree
- MChem
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Bachelors Degree Accelerator Foundation - Built Environment
- Study degree
- Pre-Bachelor
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelors Degree Accelerator Foundation - Mathematical and Computer Science
- Study degree
- Pre-Bachelor
- Study form
- Full-time
Computational Chemistry
- Study degree
- MChem
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science (Cyber Security) (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Applied Languages and Translating (French or German) (Hons)
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Languages and Translating (French or Spanish) (Hons)
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Languages and Translating (German or Spanish) (Hons)
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Modern Languages and Translating
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
BSL and Applied Language Studies
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts & Humanities
Architectural Engineering
- Study degree
- MEng
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Architectural Engineering (Hons)
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Communication Design (Hons)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Design for Textiles (Fashion, Interior, Art) (Hons)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Fashion (Hons)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
Applied Languages and Translating (French or German) (Hons)
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Languages and Translating (French or Spanish) (Hons)
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Modern Languages and Translating
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Modern Languages and Translating (German or Spanish) (Hons)
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
BSL and Applied Language Studies
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Journalism & Media
Applied Languages and Translating (French or German) (Hons)
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Languages and Translating (French or Spanish) (Hons)
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Modern Languages and Translating (German or Spanish) (Hons)
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Physical Sciences
Accountancy and Finance (Accelerated) (Hons)
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Actuarial Science (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Actuarial Science and Diploma in Industrial Training (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Biological Sciences (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Financial Mathematics (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Accountancy and Finance (Accelerated) (Hons)
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Actuarial Science and Diploma in Industrial Training (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelors Degree Accelerator Foundation - Built Environment
- Study degree
- Pre-Bachelor
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelors Degree Accelerator Foundation - Mathematical and Computer Science
- Study degree
- Pre-Bachelor
- Study form
- Full-time
Biological Sciences (Cell and Molecular Biology) (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Accounting & Finance
Accountancy
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Accountancy and Finance (Accelerated) (Hons)
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Accountancy and Finance (Hons)
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Actuarial Science (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Actuarial Science and Diploma in Industrial Training (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Accountancy
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Accountancy and Finance (Accelerated) (Hons)
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Accountancy and Finance (Hons)
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Actuarial Science (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Actuarial Science and Diploma in Industrial Training (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Accountancy
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Languages and Translating (French or German) (Hons)
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Languages and Translating (French or Spanish) (Hons)
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Languages and Translating (German or Spanish) (Hons)
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelors Degree Accelerator Foundation - Accounting, Economics and Business Management
- Study degree
- Pre-Bachelor
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Architectural Engineering
- Study degree
- BEng
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelors Degree Accelerator Foundation - Engineering and Science
- Study degree
- Pre-Bachelor
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelors Degree Accelerator Foundation - Psychology
- Study degree
- Pre-Bachelor
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemical Engineering
- Study degree
- BEng
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemical Engineering (Hons)
- Study degree
- MEng
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Journalism & Media
Interpreting
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Interpreting and Translating
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Translating
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Interpreting
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Translating
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Arts & Humanities
Design Management
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Digital Design and Innovation
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Fashion And Textiles Management
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Fashion and Textiles Design
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Fashion and Textiles Design with Placement
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Humanities
Interpreting
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Translating
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Social Sciences & Management
Brewing and Distilling
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Business Psychology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Business Psychology with Coaching
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Business Psychology with Human Resource Management
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Business Psychology with Intercultural Communication
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Agriculture & Forestry
Climate Change: Managing the Marine Environment
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
International Marine Science
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Marine Renewable Energy
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Marine Resource Management and Policy
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Applied Mathematical Sciences with Climate Change Modelling
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Applied Petroleum Geoscience
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Climate Change: Managing the Marine Environment
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Facilities Management
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Global Environmental Change and Policy
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Accounting & Finance
Accounting
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics, Banking and Finance
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Finance
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Finance and Management
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Financial Management
- Study mode
- Online
- Study form
- Part-time
Engineering & Technology
Advanced Mechanical Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Advanced Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Application
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Advanced Structural Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Analytical Science for the Biosciences Industries
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Applied Petroleum Geoscience
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
Analytical Science for the Biosciences Industries
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Renewable Energy Development
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Actuarial Management with Data Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Data Science
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Artificial Intelligence
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Business Analytics and Consultancy
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- Online
- Study form
- Part-time
Computational Data Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Physical Sciences
Actuarial Management
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Actuarial Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Applied Mathematical Sciences
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Applied Mathematical Sciences with Climate Change Modelling
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Applied Petroleum Geoscience
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Actuarial Management
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Analytical Science for the Biosciences Industries
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Applied Mathematical Sciences
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Applied Mathematical Sciences with Climate Change Modelling
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Brewing and Distilling
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
MSc International Sports Management
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Sciences & Professions
Brewing and Distilling
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Brewing and Distilling by Distance Learning
- Study mode
- Online
- Study form
- Part-time
Brewing and Distilling with Entrepreneurship
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Fashion And Textiles Management
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Fashion and Textiles Design
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Education & Training
Pre-Masters Graduate Diploma in Design Studies (Accelerated)
- Study degree
- Pre-Master
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Accounting
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Actuarial Management
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Actuarial Management with Data Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Actuarial Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Actuarial Science and Management
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Other
Advanced Computer Science
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Artificial Intelligence with Speech and Multimodal Interaction
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Business Information Management
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Energy
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- Online
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Human Robot Interaction
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Arts & Humanities
Practice-Based Design
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
Intercultural Research
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Intercultural Research
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Medicine
Institute of Biological Chemistry, Biophysics and Bioengineering
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Institute of Chemical Sciences
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Psychology
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Computer Science & IT
Institute of Sensors, Signals and Systems
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Finance
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Institute of Biological Chemistry, Biophysics and Bioengineering
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Institute of Chemical Sciences
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Mathematics
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Institute of Biological Chemistry, Biophysics and Bioengineering
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Institute of Chemical Sciences
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Institute of Mechanical, Process and Energy Engineering
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Institute of Sensors, Signals and Systems
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Physical Sciences
Acoustics and Noise Control
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Economics
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Finance
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Mathematics
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Acoustics and Noise Control
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Economics
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Social Sciences & Management
Acoustics and Noise Control
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Economics
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Intercultural Research
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Marketing
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Psychology
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Accounting & Finance
Accounting
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Finance
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Economics & Business Management
Accounting
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Business Administration
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Finance
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Logistics
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Enter a university abroad
Bachelor degree at Heriot-Watt University
You cannot enter university in United Kingdom after the 11th grade, as school education here lasts longer. Applicants need to eliminate the academic difference. There are two ways to do this: either study for a year at a university in your home country, or complete one of the preparatory programs (A-Levels, IB, Foundation, etc.). Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 70. The IELTS score is not lower than 6.
- IELTS
- 6
- TOEFL iBT
- 70
Master's degree at Heriot-Watt University
The academic performance of a student in an undergraduate program plays an important role in the selection of candidates. It is impossible to enter Heriot-Watt University for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 79. IELTS — 6 or higher. Heriot-Watt University provides an opportunity to get a master's degree remotely.
- IELTS
- 6
- TOEFL iBT
- 79
- TOEFL PBT
- 580
Doctorate degree at Heriot-Watt University
If you are applying for a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — IELTS or TOEFL. For enrollment, you need to pass TOEFL with 90 points. The minimum score for IELTS is 6.5.
- IELTS
- 6.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 90
Heriot-Watt University campus
The university campus is located within Edinburgh. Students have access to the extensive scientific library of the university. The collection of scientific papers helps them in conducting research. Not only locals study at Heriot-Watt University, but also students from other countries. The variety of cultures represented broadens the horizons of students and fills student life with all sorts of activities, the purpose of which is cultural exchange.
- Library
- Yes
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What to do after graduation
Students can stay in United Kingdom for a year after graduation to find a job and change their student visa to a work visa. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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