Heriot-Watt is one of the world’s leading universities with strong
links to international business and industry driven by our established
reputation as a top research-led institution. With a rich heritage
stretching back to 1821, we are a truly global university bringing together
scholars who are leaders in ideas and solutions delivering innovation,
educational excellence and ground-breaking research.
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4.4 out of 5 (52 ratings / 21 reviews) Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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About
History
In October 1821 the School held its first lecture at St Cecilia’s Concert Hall in Niddry Street, Edinburgh. The subject: chemistry. Over 300 people packed the venue. Several hundred were turned away. Within a month over 450 students had enrolled. Thirty years later over 700 Mechanics Institutes had been established across Britain. Emigrants took the movement as far as Australia and America.
Education
There are six different schools at Heriot-Watt University. These are:
- The School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society
- The School of Life Sciences
- The School of Management and Languages
- The School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
- The School of Textiles and Design
- Edinburgh Business School
Research
Heriot-Watt is globally recognized for pioneering research and innovation, changing the world and transforming lives. Our research focuses on real world issues and we are ranked in the top 10 in the UK for industry income. This is based on the value of industry research income per member of academic staff. Over 80% of academic staff are engaged in research at internationally recognized levels, delivering research as diverse as providing gender equality for deaf people, helping to manage risk in the insurance industry and enhancing oil extraction from the North Sea. Our excellent facilities, highly rated teaching and world-reaching research activity provide an exceptional teaching and learning experience.
Career
Over 86 per cent of our postgraduate students go on to graduate level jobs or further study within six months of graduating. Our degrees are career-focused and relevant to the needs of business and industry. Employers actively seek out our graduates as our degrees are highly regarded for their relevance to the world of work. We have excellent links with business and industry, both in the UK and internationally and we help you meet some of the world’s top employers. Our Careers Service is also on hand to guide you through your CV, help you find opportunities for part-time jobs, summer work experience and internships, allowing you to gain invaluable experience during your studies.
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2019
301 50
2018
351 50
2017
401
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2019
302 10
2018
312 15
2017
327
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2018
401
2017
401
2016
-
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2019
-
2018
542 -3
2017
539
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
We have new, state-of-the-art halls of residence on our Edinburgh Campus which provide spacious student accommodation. Postgraduate students are housed in self-catering halls, most with en-suite facilities and internet access, with wi-fi throughout. For more information on student accommodation at our Scottish Border Campus, please consult the university website.
Housing services
We have new, state-of-the-art halls of residence on our Edinburgh Campus which provide spacious student accommodation. Postgraduate students are housed in self-catering halls, most with en-suite facilities and internet access, with wi-fi throughout. For more information on student accommodation at our Scottish Border Campus, please consult the university website.
Library services
The Information Services at Heriot-Watt provides 5 campus libraries offering a variety of study environments, the latest learning technologies and an extensive collection of over 150,000 printed books, access to nearly 50,000 electronic journals, 270 databases and 71,000 e-books.
ICT services
Our IT services provide PC labs, wifi, printers/copiers/scanners, the virtual learning environment (VISION), email and free and discounted software.
Medical services
We understand that your physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing are important in helping you to make the most out of your time at the University. At our Edinburgh Campus we have a purpose-built health centre housing the University Health Service and Dental Practice, which provides a full range of UK National Health Service (NHS) medical and dental services.
Student Life
Sports facilities
First-class sports facilities can be found at the world-renowned Oriam, Scotland’s National Sports Performance Centre, which opened on the Heriot-Watt Edinburgh campus in 2016. This cutting-edge development transforms Heriot-Watt into the training hub for, among others, Scotland's national football and rugby squads. Oriam adds to Heriot-Watt's well-established sports facilities which are already some of the best in the country. The new multi-purpose development will support you to develop your full potential as an athlete, making our Edinburgh Campus a vibrant place of high-level sport.
Student clubs
Outside of academic studies, students can partake in sports clubs run by the established Sports Union. There are currently 30 sports clubs at the University, and there are annual social events that run alongside the clubs for those students involved. There are also over 50 societies for the students to become part of, which are run by the Student Union. On site students can also find a nightclub, an advice centre and a student shop.
Accreditation
Top 2% of universities globally – QS World University Rankings 2017/18
Top 30 in the UK out of 121 universities – Guardian University Guide 2018
Top 40 in the UK out of 127 universities – Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017
Heriot-Watt has risen six places to 28th in the UK – 2018 Complete University Guide
International University of the Year 2018 – Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018
The Global Study Awards
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