About
Heriot-Watt is a specialist, pioneering University, with a global presence, world renowned, innovative research and highly employable graduates.
Our story
Our pioneering story begins in Edinburgh in 1821 and continues today across the world.
200th Anniversary
We are celebrating the 200th anniversary of our founding roots in Scotland in 1821, which created the world's first mechanics institute in the heart of Edinburgh.
Our profile
Learn more about our governance, heritage, global community and ambitious strategy for our future development.
Work for Heriot-Watt
Be part of the enthusiastic team that makes Heriot-Watt one of the UK's leading universities.
1854
Founded in 1854, The Watt Club is the UK's oldest graduate club in the UK.
86.8%
The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 ranked 86.8% of our research as world-leading and internationally excellent.
Our organisation
Learn more about our ambitious strategy, the operations and activities that support it and how you can get in touch to find out more about us and what we do.
Strategy 2025
Our goal is to educate students to flourish in their learning and life skills, and for our University to deliver research and enterprise with profound impact on the communities that we serve.
Our governance
Find out about the University's ambitious strategic plan and the roles of its senior officials and committees.
Our policies
Find out about the policies and procedures governing the activities of Heriot-Watt University.
Contact us
Here's how to get in touch with us. We look forward to hearing from you.