Heriot-Watt
is valued for its pioneering research, informed by the global needs of business
and industry. With a rich heritage stretching back to 1821, we are specialists
in business, engineering, design and the physical, social and life sciences –
subjects which make a real impact on the world and society.
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Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Top reasons to study here
- We are one of Scotland’s most international universities; with around 29,000 students and five campuses, in the UK, Dubai and Malaysia.
- We are world-renowned for excellence in teaching and research. We are ranked 302nd in the world and 39th in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2019).
- Our campuses are based in some of the world’s most inspiring locations in the UK, Dubai and Malaysia. Each offers superb facilities and safe surroundings.
PhD Programmes
Business & Management (1)
About
History
We are proud that since our foundation in 1821, we have been outward looking pioneers of education, in pursuit of knowledge to the benefit of society and the world. Today we have five campus locations worldwide nurturing scholars who are creating transformational solutions to global problems.
Education
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.
We offer over 180 Postgraduate courses that will provide you with the knowledge to solve real world challenges. There are around 2,400 postgraduate students studying at our Edinburgh Campus. It is a friendly, welcoming place, where you will have the opportunity to meet with students from all over the world.
Heriot-Watt is regarded as a top UK university across a range of subject areas. The QS World’s University Rankings ranked Heriot-Watt 302nd in the world, 39th in the UK and 7th in Scotland.
Research
Heriot-Watt is world-renowned for conducting ground-breaking research which is relevant to business and industry. We aim to find radical innovations and solutions to real world challenges for the benefit of society.
REF 2014 named Heriot-Watt in the top 25% of UK universities, with 82% of our research ranked as world-leading or internationally excellent. We ranked 9th university in the UK and 1st in Scotland for research impact.
Career
Over 86% of our postgraduates are in graduate-level jobs or further study six months after completing their programme.
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. We help you meet some of the world’s top employers, who know the strengths our graduates bring to the workplace.
University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2020
314 -12
2019
302 10
2018
312
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.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2020
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2019
301 50
2018
351
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.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2019
-
2018
401
2017
401
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
2020
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2019
542 -3
2018
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
- Disability support
- Counselling
- Mental health support
- Mental health mentoring
- Thinking of leaving guidance
- Student Success Advice
- Coaching
- Wellbeing support
- Drop in sessions
- Wellbeing activities
- Residence life
- Study skills referrals
Housing services
We have 2000 residential places available at our Edinburgh Campus with a range of types and prices, from self-catered rooms to studio flats.
You will have your own study bedroom, the majority of which have en-suite bathrooms, and access to home comforts – broadband and laundry facilities. Each hall has access to a warden who is there to help you settle in and sort out any problems you might encounter. There is also 24 hour security on the campus.
Studying as a postgraduate student at our Edinburgh campus you will be placed in accommodation which is conveniently located just a short walk from your academic buildings and the library. We have a range of accommodation that is only for postgraduate students.Library services
With over £9 million being invested in refurbishing the Library and Learning Commons areas, Edinburgh students can expect high quality, technology-enabled study spaces.
With over 700 individual and group study places in the library, 200 in Learning Commons 1 and another 100 in Learning Commons 2 there is plenty of space for you to study, whether on your own or in groups.
ICT services
Heriot-Watt's network of PCs can be accessed from academic Schools, the library, and some halls of residence.
The Eduroam wireless service is provided for staff and students, giving the flexibility of easy access to Eduroam wireless services on campus and at other participating institutions.
Medical services
Students are encouraged to join and make use of our on-campus Medical Centre and Dental Practice, which provides top quality medical, nursing, dental and ancillary health care, including physiotherapy. Any health worries that you may have will be dealt with confidentially and efficiently.
An accredited counsellor is available throughout the year to help you through any difficult experiences.
Student Life
Campus life
Our Edinburgh Campus is set in 380 acres of beautiful parkland. Studying here offers the best of both worlds, a campus environment only six miles from the city centre.
- On campus you will find everything you need including accommodation, shops, catering, sports facilities, a hairdresser, a health centre, dentist and the Student Union.
Sports facilities
- Our Edinburgh Campus became home to Oriam, Scotland's National Sports Performance Centre. Oriam is a £33 million purpose-built sports facility, that transforms Heriot-Watt into the training hub for, among others, Scotland's national football and rugby squads.
- Oriam will support you to develop your full potential as an athlete, making our Edinburgh Campus a vibrant place of high-level sport.
- Oriam aims to be a collaborative environment to support Scotland's up-and-coming sports men and women, their coaches and volunteers, to train and prepare for competition at the highest levels. The centre will also welcome students, staff, the local community and local sports groups.
Student clubs
- Heriot-Watt University Student Union is run by students, for students. It is very active and plays a key role in bringing students together through a wide range of student-run clubs and societies.
- Heriot-Watt University's Sports Union is a student-led organisation that offers our students the perfect opportunity to join a club, receive coaching and compete in your chosen sport at higher education level.
- Sports clubs and are an excellent way to get involved in something active at university. The Union regularly competes at national and international levels in a range of sports, including archery, fencing, mountaineering, squash and volleyball.
Accreditation
Many of our degrees are accredited by professional bodies.
Please see individual programme details on our website for full details.
The Global Study Awards
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, Studyportals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.
