Life on Campus

The campus is designed for the career focused, socially engaged, sports playing individual, who also happens to love being close to one of the finest and most attractive cities in the UK.

Set in 380 acres of mature meadow and woodland to the west of Edinburgh, the campus is just six minutes from Edinburgh airport, and some 20 minutes from the city centre by car. 4,500 students study on this modern, spacious and green campus. It is situated in the conservation area surrounding the city and enjoys a quiet and extremely attractive location.

The academic and central services buildings surround a tranquil loch (or lake). See a map of the campus.

Facilities for all your needs

The attractive campus and its associated facilities are designed to accommodate all of your possible requirements, be they academic, social, sporting, cultural, religious, transport or health related. Services include:

• Accommodation Office (managing the 1600 study bedrooms on campus)
• Student Welfare Services
• International Student Advisers
• Careers Service
• Disability Adviser
• Health centre
• Chaplaincy

Read more about student welfare at Heriot-Watt.

Convenient for the city centre

Heriot-Watt combines all the advantages of a campus-based university with proximity to Edinburgh – one of the world’s finest cities. There are regular bus services into the heart of the city from the campus so there is nothing to stop you exploring all that Edinburgh and the surrounding areas have to offer. Read more about local transport.

The Students' Association

There’s so much more to university life and the student experience than simply getting a degree. Heriot-Watt Students’ Association helps you to have the best possible experience while you are here and is on hand to give advice and support.

The Students’ Association is run by students for students. Student Office Bearers are elected by their peers to oversee the running of the Association. They consult with the University, the National Union of Students and the media to ensure that all students are properly represented.

You will be encouraged to get involved in the work of the Association by joining the huge group of student volunteers who help out with everything from supporting students with welfare issues or writing for the student news magazine, to setting up an entertainments venue or representing students to the University’s management.

Life beyond lectures

Students have the opportunity to make the most of a great variety of sports clubs and student societies. The campus is renowned for its quality of sports facilites and many of the University's students are top sports achievers. The Students' Union runs a full programme of weekly entertainment. Music is also an important part of life at Heriot-Watt. Read more about sports and leisure facilities on campus.