Future Made for 200 Years
Since 1821, our pioneering research and education has made a positive impact on the global stage. We continue to push new frontiers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Business and Design.
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Our UK campuses
Our campuses in Edinburgh, Scottish Borders and Orkney each offer bespoke facilities and a distinctive learning environment.
We are ranked 47th out of 308 institutions in THE's Golden Age University Rankings
Times Higher Education (THE) Golden Age University Rankings 2020We are running a series of Open Days this autumn. This is the ideal opportunity to explore our campuses, meet our academics and find out more about student life.
Edinburgh Campus:
24 September 2022
29 October 2022
Borders Campus:
7 October 2022
4 November 2022
Research
Heriot-Watt is valued for its pioneering research informed by the global needs of business and industry.
86.8% of our research is ranked world-leading and internationally excellent.
Research Excellence Framework 2021Welcome Future Made students
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We are rated 270th in the world, 33rd in UK and 5th in Scotland
QS World University Rankings 2022