Students from USA
At Heriot-Watt, you’ll find world-class facilities and a welcoming campus community based just outside of Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city. Start here, go anywhere.
Why Heriot-Watt?
1st in UK for positive graduate outcomes
Start your career success story at Heriot-Watt. We’re 1st in the UK and 2nd in Scotland for graduate outcomes (Graduate Outcomes 2024) and the majority of our subject areas are ranked in the world top 200 (QS World University Rankings 2026).
Campus community
Based 30 minutes from Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city, our parkland campus offers a serene, safe environment. On-campus accommodation is within walking distance of teaching buildings and sports facilities, with quick links to UK’s top 2 student city (QS 2026).
World-class facilities
We’re home to Oriam, National Sports Performance Centre, a training hub for Scottish football, rugby and many other teams. With over 30+ sports societies, everyone can take part regardless of your ability or experience.
Edinburgh is such a beautiful and historic city, and Heriot-Watt is a lovely campus just a short bus ride from the city centre. The specificity and depth of the program, alongside the diversity of the student body at Heriot-Watt, really appealed to me.
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Scholarships and bursaries
We provide ambitious students funding opportunities to realise your full potential.
Entry requirements
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Applying to Heriot-Watt is easy. Find out more about when to apply, and how to prepare.
Visas and immigration
You may be required a student visa to study in the UK.
Book a meeting
Have a question, or would like to find out more about studying at Heriot-Watt? Book a meeting with Michelle Sauer, International Recruitment Manager.
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