Summary
Heriot-Watt has been producing career-ready graduates for over 200 years. The university specialises in business, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, design and textiles – subjects that make a real impact on the world and society. Heriot-Watt collaborates with international business and industry to tackle global challenges faced by our world. That's why Heriot-Watt undergraduates are highly employable and sought after by the best organisations worldwide.
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Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate68%Postgraduate32%
Study mode
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Full-time86%Part-time14%
Student population LARGE
- 15,001–25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK71%International22%EU7%
Student gender
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Male 61%Female 39%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2024
Overall ranking
44th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000670 67%44th
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Entry standards
/ Max 212176 83%15th
1 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.68 74%126th
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Research quality
/ Max 43.22 80%43rd
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.67 67%23rd
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Academic services spend
/ Max 30332135 70%29th
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Facilities spend
/ Max 21031346 64%5th
2 -
Student - staff ratio
/ Min 10.318.4110th
17 -
Continuation
/ Max 10092.7 93%63rd
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Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10076.5 77%34th
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Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10077.9 78%36th
Subject League Tables 2024
Subjects ranked in the top ten
- Accounting & Finance
- Art & Design
- Biological Sciences
- Building
- Business & Management Studies
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- French
- Geography & Environmental Science
- German
- Iberian Languages
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Physics & Astronomy
- Psychology
- Town & Country Planning and Landscape Design
Overall ranking
23rd out of 104
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10089.3 89%23rd
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Entry standards
/ Max 227194 85%4th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.59 72%100th
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Research quality
/ Max 43.02 76%40th
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Continuation
/ Max 10098.4 98%7th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10076.0 76%26th
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Study options
Discover degree options and the different types of courses at this university.
For undergraduate courses
Frequently asked questions
With so many course combinations to choose from you’re bound to find the right one for you. Heriot-Watt University is proud of its high-quality teaching and facilities, find them on our league table to see where they rank and how their strengths can help your university experience. Heriot-Watt University will help you develop valuable employability and life skills by offering courses that can be taken with a placement or internship, opportunities to broaden your experience by going overseas, and a wide variety of clubs and societies to join.
A degree is a fantastic way to explore subjects you are interested in more in-depth and to work in a field that interests you after graduation. If you do something you enjoy, you'll never work a day in your life! If you are keen to stay in education, an undergraduate degree means you can go on to a master's degree or a PhD to become an expert in your field of interest.
Free Wi-Fi is available in halls, as well as shared kitchen and dining facilities, and 24-hour campus security. A number of rooms are available for disabled students.