Campuses
Our Scottish campuses offer an extensive range of research-informed degree programmes in a global study environment with strong links to business and industry.
Campus locations
Our campuses in Edinburgh, Scottish Borders and Orkney each offer bespoke facilities and a distinctive learning environment.
Edinburgh
A beautiful parkland campus with world class facilities in a city that's renowned for art, culture and learning.
Scottish Borders
Industry standard facilities, perfectly located in Galashiels in the heart of the Scottish luxury textiles industry.
Orkney
A unique 'living laboratory' campus that makes full use of its impressive natural surroundings.
Exchange programme
There are great benefits to taking part in a student exchange programme. You can visit a new country, meet new people, experience a new way of life and graduates with international experience are actively sought by employers. Find out more about our exchange programmes, whether you are eligible and what countries and partner institutions are involved.
European exchange
We have European exchange agreements with a number of institutions around Europe.
Worldwide exchange
The Exchange programme enables you to study outside of Europe as part of your degree programme, usually for a full academic year.
Turing scheme
The Turing Scheme is the the UK Government's replacement to Erasmus+ and can support you on placements all over the world.
Go Global
Study abroad with our inter-campus transfer programme, Go Global. Choose to study at a Heriot-Watt campus abroad for a semester, a year, or even longer.
1st
We are ranked 1st in Scotland and 3rd in the UK for the amount spent on student facilities. (The Complete University Guide 2027).
1/3
Around a third of our on-campus students studying in Scotland are from outside of the UK.
Accommodation
Our student accommodation is tailored to students' needs and priorities as well as providing space for you to meet and socialise.
Edinburgh Accommodation
Our student accommodation is conveniently located within easy reach of our extensive campus facilities.
Scottish Borders Accommodation
The newly-designed Jean Muir Student Village offers large bedrooms, modern facilities and plenty of space for you to study and socialise in.
Open Days
The best way to experience our unique campus environment is to visit in person at one of our Open Days.
Campus tours
Explore our campuses by booking a guided tour of the living and study facilities we offer.