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Heriot-Watt is a specialist university in Edinburgh with a global presence. We create world renowned, innovative research and highly employable graduates.
Home to the Edinburgh International Festival and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the city is a focal point for art, culture, comedy and drama. From medieval lanes to modern architecture, museums to nightlife, there is plenty to do when you choose to study at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh.
Explore all Heriot-Watt University courses. Discover our comprehensive range of first-class undergraduate, postgraduate and short course study programmes.
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Heriot-Watt University ( Scottish Gaelic: Oilthigh Heriot-Watt) is a public research university based in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was established in 1821 as the School of Arts of Edinburgh, the world's first mechanics' institute, and subsequently granted university status by royal charter in 1966.
The university has five campuses located in Edinburgh, the Scottish Borders, Dubai, Malaysia and Orkney. The Dubai campus was the first university campus from a UK university to be set up in Dubai International Academic City and has since expanded to take double the number of students.
As a global research-led university, Heriot-Watt has five campuses located in Edinburgh, the Scottish Borders, Orkney, Dubai and Malaysia. Students are encouraged to join the wide range of events, clubs, and societies to feel part of this global community.
Our Edinburgh Campus is easy to access by car from the centre of Edinburgh and from all major routes leading to the city. The University is half a mile from the Calder Junction off the A720 City of Edinburgh by-pass and the A71, and you'll see signs for Heriot-Watt University on your approach.
Heriot-Watt is a specialist, pioneering University, with a global presence, world renowned, innovative research and highly employable graduates. Our story Our pioneering story begins in Edinburgh in 1821 and continues today across the world.
A truly international university with five global campuses, partners in 150 countries and over 30,000 students studying worldwide. Each of Heriot-Watt’s campuses offers a unique learning environment close to the exciting and vibrant cities of Edinburgh, Dubai and Kuala Lumpur.
