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Carers, care experienced students, estranged students, asylum seeker and refugee students

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Heriot-Watt University is committed to widening participation in higher education by not only offering the opportunity for university study to students from a diverse range of backgrounds but also in supporting them through their studies. You can find out more about admissions and pre-entry support on our widening access pages.

We also provide dedicated support to students from the following groups, from pre-enrolment to graduation and beyond: