Why choose Heriot-Watt?

1. Employment in the UK after your degree

Employment in the UK after your degree is currently possible through Tier 2 of the Points Based System. To change into Tier 2 after your studies you will need to be sponsored by an employer who is offering you a graduate level job.

2. Study in the renowned city of Edinburgh

Top quality living and working environment in one of the world’s greatest cities – Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh. The city is recognised by UNESCO as one of the worlds most attractive citires, and a world heritage site. You will study on a beautiful parkland campus close to Edinburgh’s historic centre.

3. Practical skills and training

Heriot-Watt has a considerable reputation for helping students to gain those skills which facilitate their transition to the work-place. Our courses excel in the pragmatic application of knowledge and specialist skills to real-world challenges.

4. Friendly caring environment

Heriot-Watt University is small enough to be personal but large enough to have influence in the wider world. Student support services ensure an environment which is friendly, welcoming and inclusive. Heriot-Watt was ranked 11th of 106 UK Universities for student experience (2007 Times Higher Education Supplement).

5. First for science and business

Heriot-Watt is one of the UK’s top technology and business universities, with a highly distinctive range of courses in science, engineering, design, business and languages.

6. Cutting edge research

We offer the advantages of a research-led teaching environment, where you will be able to learn about the latest advances in your chosen area of study. Almost all research activity is independently assessed at international or national excellence levels.

7. Scotland’s International University

Heriot-Watt is a magnet for the most talented students world-wide. You will be able to share your experience with a multinational mix of the brightest and best students from over 150 countries. The University was shortlisted for ‘Outstanding support for International Students’ by the UK-wide Times Higher Education awards 2008.

8. A long history of academic excellence

Founded in 1821 as the world’s first Mechanics Institute, the University revolutionised access to education. Today, the University is able to generate superb partnerships globally and is consistently one of the top 25 UK universities for research grant awards from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council.