Germany

Heriot-Watt University is a popular study destination for German students; we welcome about 100 German students every year, about half of whom study undergraduate programmes and half of whom study postgraduate Masters programmes. In addition, we have between 10 and 20 German students each year who study with us for one semester.

Popular programmes

Popular programmes with students from Germany include:

• MEng Mechanical Engineering
• MSc Business Management
• MSc Strategic Project Management
• MSc Logistics & Supply Chain Management
• MSc Energy
• MSc Renewable Energy Engineering

Our partnerships with German universities

We have a number of long-standing partnerships with German universities such as:

• University of Applied Sciences, Schweinfurt-Wuerzburg (FHSW)
• University of Education, Karlsruhe (PHKA)
• NTA Isny
• University of Applied Sciences, Suedwestfalen (FH SWF)
• University of Applied Sciences, Coburg
• University of Applied Sciences, Regensburg
• University of Applied Sciences, Karlsruhe (KIT)
• Wuerzburg University

These entry requirements are intended as a guide only. Please contact us or the School's admissions tutor to find out the actual requirements for the programme you want to study.

Undergraduate programmes

• For Level 1 entry, we normally require an average of around 2.5 in your Abitur/Fachhochschulreife. However, entry requirements to some programmes may be higher.
• For Level 2 entry, we normally require very high grades in your school leaving qualification. To check your eligibility, please send us a copy of your Abiturzeugnis.
• It may be possible to transfer from a German university directly into Level 3 or 4 at Heriot-Watt University. This will depend on your grades and what you have studied previously. Students with a vocational qualification (Berufsausbildung or similar) may also qualify for direct entry. To check your eligibility, please send us a copy of your transcripts (Noten).

Postgraduate programmes

• For most of our Masters level programmes we require a good Bachelor degree in a relevant subject.

To study at Heriot-Watt University you must demonstrate that your English level is high enough for university study. We usually ask for the following English language grades:

We may also accept:

• English 2 (good) if taken as key subject in the Abitur
• successful completion of a period of education in English (on an international programme at your university, for example)
• successful completion of a UK university foundation programme

If you have taken another English language test and would like to know if this can be used as proof of entrance for either your degree or one of our academic English language programmes, please contact the International Recruitment Office.

If you do not meet the English language requirements

If you do not meet the required English language requirements, you can apply to one of our academic English language programmes, which are specifically designed to prepare you with the language and study skills that are needed for academic study. If you pass the assessments on the English language programme, you will be accepted on to your degree programme without the need to take IELTS or TOEFL.

We offer 3, 6 and 12 week programmes; your academic School will be able to advise you on which programme you should take.

If you are a non-native speaker of English, we strongly recommend that you complete at least some part of our academic English programme before you start your studies, even if your English is already of a high level. 

Find out more and apply for an academic English language programme now.

Tuition fees are listed alongside each programme in the online prospectuses.

Tuition fees are higher for international students. If you are unsure what your residency status is, you can complete a fee status enquiry form, which allows us to assess whether you have a relevant connection to the UK that might positively influence your fee status.

Learn more about applying for student support in Scotland.

At Heriot-Watt we believe that a university education is an investment in your future. That is why we offer a generous package of scholarships to encourage and support well qualified, ambitious students to come and study with us. See the full list of scholarships that you may be eligible to apply for.

Because you are a European Economic Area (EEA) citizen, you can live and study in the UK without needing a visa. You will still need to provide a valid passport or national identity card in order to enter the UK.

Learn more about immigration rules for EEA citizens and Swiss nationals, including details on bringing your family to the UK.

You can also visit our International Student Advisors Office website for more information on studying in the UK.

Because you are an EEA national student you can work in the UK without permission or restriction. Learn more about working in the UK.

You can also visit our Careers Advisory Service website for more guidance on employment during and after your studies.

Before you arrive

You should visit Heriot-Watt's new students website, especially the information for international students, which will help you prepare for your first few weeks in the country and at university.

When you travel to the UK, you will need to make sure that you bring with you all the correspondence you had with us, as well as proof that you have enough money to support yourself. For more information on documents you'll need to have available for immigration control at the airport please check the UKCISA website.

Transport

The ISAO organises a free shuttle bus service from Edinburgh Airport to the Edinburgh Campus at the start of Freshers' Week (see the new students website for details). There is also a free connecting bus service from the Edinburgh Campus to the Scottish Borders Campus in Galashiels.

If you are planning to arrive outwith Freshers' Week, you'll need to make your own travel arrangements. You can find more information on transport on the campus pages.

Accommodation

You can find information on living on any of our campuses, as well as details on living in private rented accommodation, on the accommodation pages.

Healthcare

You can find our which healthcare services you are entitled to while living in the UK on the Medical Centre website.