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 5th in the UK for the amount spent on student facilities. (The Complete University Guide 2025)

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.