Heriot-Watt University (H24)

UCAS code: H24

Heriot-Watt is a highly regarded UK university, specialising in Business, Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Fashion and Design – subjects which make a real impact on today’s world and society. With its pioneering roots dating back for 200 years to 1821 and five international campuses in Edinburgh, the Scottish Borders, Orkney, Dubai and Malaysia, Heriot-Watt delivers innovation, educational excellence and ground-breaking research and continues to be a powerful driver and engine of the economy. Our global campuses offer superb facilities, safe surroundings and an international welcome to all.
Source: Heriot-Watt University Student Union

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How students describe this university

Source: The Which? University student survey

We asked more than 11,000 undergraduates to say how far they would describe their uni as having the following characteristics. We carry out this analysis where we have scores from at least 30 students. You can also see whether these ratings are high, medium or low compared to other universities.

Varied union activities

58%

Low

Political

45%

Low

Sporty

76%

High

Diverse local nightlife

66%

Medium

Creative

51%

Low

Vital stats

Sources: NSS, DLHE & HESA

% of graduates in work or further study 95% Medium

Average graduate salary £24k High

Student satisfaction score 70% Low

Number of students

11,685

students attended last year

Undergraduate / Postgraduate

65%

of students are undergrads

Full-time / Part-time

of students are part-time

Male / Female

59%

of students are male

Young / Mature

20%

of students aged over 21

UK / Non-UK

22%

of students here are from outside the UK

What students say about this university

143 comments (44 students)

- Four stars: Great
  
  2023, 2nd year student, Mathematics
  
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- 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.
  
  2023, 2nd year student, Biological Sciences
  
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- Over priced, bad quality, small. Its on the outskirts of Edinburgh and yet its cheaper to rent a flat closer to the middle.
  
  2023, 2nd year student, Biological Sciences
  
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- The University, staff and community surrounding it as a whole is very friendly. Whilst there are some outliers, generally you can expect to be welcomed and accpeted by most. I gave it 3 stars because the on campus accomadtion is shockingly over priced for what it is. Some staff memebers also show quite the opposite of what the Universities values are aka to 'belong' and such.
  
  2023, 2nd year student, Biological Sciences
  
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- Pretty good Student Union, whether its giving out free stuff or helping you with something, theres always good people there.
  
  2023, 2nd year student, Biological Sciences
  
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- 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.
  
  2023, 2nd year student, Biological Sciences
  
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