Open Days
Visit our Edinburgh or Scottish Borders Campuses, immerse yourself in the university experience, and discover more about your chosen subject.
Open Days 2025
Edinburgh:
27 September, 10 – 4pm / 25 October, 12 - 6pm
Scottish Borders:
10 October, 10 – 3pm / 7 November, 10 – 3pm
Our open days are the perfect chance to explore Heriot-Watt's courses and campuses. Whether you’re interested in studying engineering, business, psychology, computer science, fashion, or sports and exercise science, you’ll get a real feel for the university student experience through campus tours, conversations with current students and Q&As with our world-class academics. It’s your chance to find out if Heriot-Watt is the right fit for you, so come along, ask questions, and start shaping your future.
Please note: Registrations for our Open Days will open in April/May 2025.
Why do students love studying at Heriot-Watt?
Hear from our students about their favourite parts of studying at Heriot-Watt University.
Edinburgh Open Days
Scottish Borders Open Days
Reasons to choose Heriot-Watt University
1st in Scotland and 2nd in the UK for graduate employability
According to Graduate Outcomes, 2024. You’ll also have lifelong access to our award winning Careers Service.
Ranked 256th in the World and 32nd in the UK
According to QS World Rankings, 2025. We are also in the top 200 worldwide in four subject areas (QS Subject Rankings, 2025).
Guaranteed Accommodation
Stay in safe and secure housing on our beautiful parkland campus in Edinburgh within walking distance of facilities – all bills included.
Study at our Dubai or Malaysia campuses
Through our Go Global programme – for a semester, a year or longer – where will you go?
Student life
Virtual Tours
Before you join us for an open day, have a look at our facilities, and sample a Day in the Life to find out what your studies will look like at one of our Scottish Campuses.
Campus Accommodation
Living on campus is a great way to meet others and we have a range of safe and comfortable accommodation within minutes of teaching buildings and the Student Union.
Living in the Scottish Borders
If you study Fashion, Textiles or Design, you will study at our Scottish Borders Campus in Galashiels.
Scholarships and bursaries
Funding your studies is an important concideration, which is why we offer a range of scholarships and bursaries that you do not need to repay.
Student Stories
Read testimonial from students across Heriot-Watt University.
Where is Heriot-Watt?
Closer than you think
Our Edinburgh Campus is six miles from the city centre and buses take just 30 minutes, stopping outside our main entrance. Our Scottish Borders Campus is a quick 40-minute train from Edinburgh, and just 50 minutes from Glasgow.
Edinburgh Campus
Study at our Edinburgh campus and experience an exceptional environment within easy reach of one of Europe’s most exciting cities
Travel Home Bursary
Moving away from home is a big transition. If you're from England, Wales or Northern Ireland we don't want this to be a barrier. That's why we created the no-strings attached £1,500 bursary that you will get in your first year.
Frequently asked questions
What happens at an open day?
Our open days provide you with the opportunity to immerse yourself in the university experience and discover more about the subject you are interested in studying. You’ll have the chance to:
- Attend talks on university life, subjects and more.
- Join a guided tour.
- Visit our halls of residence.
- Chat to academics, staff and current students.
- Explore our campus facilities including the Oriam, Student Union and all our food outlet options.
Can’t make an open day?
Join us for a guided campus tour, by emailing our student recruitment team. Alternatively you can explore the campus in the comfort of your own home with our online virtual tour platform
I still have questions, is there anyone I can speak to?
Chat to one of our current students on Unibuddy to find out about the student experience or reach out to our friendly student recruitment team who will be happy to help answer any questions you might have about our Open Days.