Accreditation
Heriot-Watt University is a Royal Charter university and the sole awarding body for Heriot-Watt degrees. We operate as a single global institution with a consistent academic and quality framework across all campuses, partnerships, and modes of study. Our degrees are independently reviewed through Scotland’s external quality assurance arrangements and are recognised internationally.
Key fact
Heriot-Watt University delivers over 130 programmes with professional accreditation status.
Related information
Charter and statutes
The Charter and Statutes provide part of the regulatory framework for the University and its staff and students.
UAE MoHESR Institutional License
Learn about Heriot‑Watt University Dubai’s UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) institutional licence and how it ensures degree recognition and quality assurance in the UAE.
Sharepoint: Professional, Statutory, and Regulatory Bodies (PSRBs)
Visit the University's PSRB SharePoint site (staff only)