Course name
University name or location
Topic or category
Find a course
Search, shortlist and compare thousands of courses to find that perfect one.
Where to study
See what makes a university special and discover where you belong.
Find a university
Search by name or city.
Get Advice
Get tips, tricks and wise words from students and experts at each stage.
Browse advice
A-level choices
Accounting personal statement examples
Law degree
Revision help
Oxbridge applications
Ucas application
Student life
Student finance
Browse all advice
Popular right now
A-level results day 2026: what to expect
Btec results day 2026: what to expect
Clearing and results day 2025: prepare your back-up plan
Clearing 2025: four things you might not know about Clearing and results day
Finding accommodation after getting a university place in Clearing 2025
A guide to Ucas Clearing 2025: how to find your university place
Clearing 2025: how to call universities
What happens if you miss the grades for your university offer?
Heriot-Watt University
Overview
Heriot-Watt University information
About Heriot-Watt University
UCAS code: H24
Ranked 25th in the UK and 3rd in Scotland (Complete University Guide, 2026), Heriot-Watt is a University in Edinburgh, known for its world class facilities, expert teaching and research excellence.
1st in Scotland and 2nd in the UK for graduate employability (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2024) it offers a wide range of world-leading programmes in Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths, Business, Textiles and Design.
At Heriot-Watt, you can choose to study a 3 Year honours degree by starting in Year 2, allowing you to complete the typical four-year Scottish Bachelor Honours degree in just three years whilst still enjoying the full Heriot-Watt student experience, including Welcome Week, Freshers events, and an introduction to your Personal Tutor.
There are plenty of international opportunities too with their Go Global option to study at campuses in Dubai and Malaysia for a semester, year or longer.
Source: Heriot-Watt University
Tuition fees at Heriot-Watt University
- First year tuition fees for UK students range from £1,820 to £9,535 with the most common fee for a course being £9,535.
- International students pay between £20,080 and £25,808 in the first year, with most courses having a fee of £20,080.
Job prospects
•Undergraduate
£25.9k
Average graduate salary89%
Graduates in work or further study•Postgraduate
80%
Graduates in work or further studyAverage graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from Heriot-Watt University
Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University open days
Heriot-Watt’s open days offer you the opportunity to explore campus, tour teaching and recreational facilities, talk to academics, staff, and current students, and learn more about the programme you could go on to study.
If you can't make an open day, book a campus tour. These take place regularly and can be guided or self-guided.
Source: Heriot-Watt University
Courses
Search courses
Here are Heriot-Watt University's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points
136 UCAS pointsBSc (Hons) 5 Years full-time 2026
Edinburgh Campus
120 UCAS points120 UCAS points120 UCAS points120 UCAS points120 UCAS pointsBSc (Hons) 5 Years full-time 2026
Edinburgh Campus
120 UCAS points120 UCAS pointsBSc (Hons) 5 Years full-time 2026
Edinburgh Campus
120 UCAS points120 UCAS pointsHeriot-Watt University student reviews
Showing 15 reviews
2nd year student
2 years ago
Pretty good Student Union, whether its giving out free stuff or helping you with something, theres always good people there.
2nd year student
2 years ago
Edinburghs got some decent clubs. Having lived here my whole life, its the kind of city you dont want to escape. Its beautiful, many work opportunities especially for students.
2nd year student
2 years ago
Financially the accomodation isnt worth it, the courses are free to Scottish students but for International students its terrible (this is the same for all Scottish Universities). Cost of living in Edinburgh can be high, but for the most part its okay.
2nd year student
2 years ago
Very supportive, if youre not feeling the best, have had certain bad circumstances arise they are very helpful in aiding you.
2nd year student
2 years ago
Over priced, bad quality, small. Its on the outskirts of Edinburgh and yet its cheaper to rent a flat closer to the middle.
2nd year student
2 years ago
The core lecturers of this course are good, although there is one or two I wish had been different on certain modules. The lectureres communicate well with students whenever they need it. The quality of teaching is also very good, and it is very easy to ask things if you dont understand.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Heriot-Watt University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
82%
low
Teaching on my course
82%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
85%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
90%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
71%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
82%
med
Learning opportunities
81%
low
Learning opportunities
81%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
81%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
82%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
81%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
83%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
75%
low
Assessment and feedback
75%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
82%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
82%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
65%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
71%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
75%
med
Academic support
85%
low
Academic support
85%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
86%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
84%
low
Organisation and management
74%
med
Organisation and management
74%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
78%
med
How well organised is your course?
70%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
84%
med
Student voice
75%
med
Student voice
75%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
63%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
85%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
75%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
74%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
77%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
82%
med
Discussions
Discussions
Students are talking about Heriot-Watt University on The Student Room.
Chat with Heriot-Watt University
Hello! I'm a second year student at Heriot Watt studying Maths with Physics. Outwith my degree, I'm the School Officer for Maths, Treasurer of Maths Society and a member of Boat Club. Feel free to ask me anything about these things!
