About the International Study Centre

The International Study Centre (ISC) offers international students, including those who do not meet direct academic entry requirements, specialist preparation for both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at Heriot-Watt University.

The Undergraduate Certificate - a specialist foundation course for international students - and the Pre-Masters programme are delivered by the ISC.

Assured progression to your degree

Joining the ISC guarantees that you will receive a conditional offer of a degree place at the University. The Undergraduate Certificate equates to the first year of a four-year Honours degree, and leads directly to the second year of an undergraduate programme. The Pre-Masters leads to a choice of six taught Masters degrees at Heriot-Watt University

Soon after you join, you will be helped to nominate the degree programme onto which you want to progress.

On the University Campus

The ISC is based in a modern well-equipped facility in the Research Park on the University’s Edinburgh campus. You will be part of the University from the day you start your course.

Access to University Facilities

A comprehensive range of academic facilities and social opportunities at the University are available to you as an ISC student. You will also have automatic membership of the Students’ Union which runs a dynamic and comprehensive range of student activities.

Personal Monitoring and Support

ISC courses are validated by Heriot-Watt University and taught by specialists in university preparation. Your progress will be monitored at all times to make sure you remain on track to successfully complete the programme. You will also benefit from regular assessment through examination and marked coursework.

Management of the International Study Centre