Heriot-Watt University campus image
Public university

Heriot-Watt University

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
QS ranking
235
Acceptance rate
15%
Tuition fee
USD18,200/ year

Study background

University introduction

Heriot-Watt University is located in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Its most popular subjects include Building, Business studies, Management studies, Civil engineering and Design studies. This is a medium-sized university, with approximately 11,000 students.

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    Malaysia

  3. 3.

    United Arab Emirates

  4. 4.

    Norway

  5. 5.

    France

Student gender

In this university

60%
40%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

12 : 1
12 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

7 : 1
7 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

16 : 1
16 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 308.1 mn

2020 Endowment

USD 13.5 mn

University website

https://www.hw.ac.uk/

Subject information

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Building

  2. 2.

    Business studies

  3. 3.

    Management studies

  4. 4.

    Civil engineering

  5. 5.

    Design studies

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

3

Campus type

Suburban

Campus size

380acres

Health support

In this university

4,783 : 1
4,783 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

4,783 : 1
4,783 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

957 : 1
957 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

  • Academic / Interest

  • Sports

  • Career

  • Social / Cultural / Volunteer

  • Arts

Number of national league teams

31

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

3

Football / Track fields

3

Basketball courts

5

Squash courts

8

Badminton courts

4

Swimming pool

1

Indoor gyms

1

Equestrian

Available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

2

Number of dormitories

3

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
6,500
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
79 - 85%
Temperature
1°
9°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
77 - 78%
Temperature
4°
17°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
79 - 81%
Temperature
9°
19°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
83 - 86%
Temperature
1°
13°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Edinburgh Airport

Distance between airport and university

6 km

Transportation modes

Taxi
Travel time
0 - 0.5 hours
Cost
USD 25 - 30

After graduation

QS World Graduate Employability Rankings

Ranking

251 - 300

Score

32.2

Staff in career centre

In this university

1,018 : 1
1,018 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

731 : 1
731 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,135 : 1
1,135 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

171

Average numbers of services

4