Heriot-Watt University
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Global College

Our supportive and nurturing ethos runs right through our Global College. No matter where or what your starting point is, we are here to help and support you. We will help you find your pathway onto a career focused degree.

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Locations

We're a global university with exciting locations in the UK, Dubai and Malaysia. Our Edinburgh campus is set in stunning, spacious, green parkland close to the bustling city centre.

Our Dubai campus in Knowledge Park has a range of different types of teaching spaces that have been carefully designed to deliver a myriad of learning experiences.

Our campus in Malaysia is in a stunning lakeside location providing exceptional educational facilities, close to the Putrajaya marina.

Why choose Heriot-Watt?

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Support and Wellbeing

We support you throughout your learning journey at Heriot-Watt

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23rd in the UK

23rd in the UK and 4th in Scotland (The Complete University Guide 2022)

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Highly Ranked

We're proud to be rated the 281st university in the world. (QS World University Rankings 2023)

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94%

94% of international students in Scotland think it's a good place to study. (ScotGov Survey, 2019)

Join the Heriot-Watt family

Become part of our global community.

Support and wellbeing

We are here to support you every step of the way, no matter where or what your starting point is. We have created a nurturing environment for our students specifically designed to enable you to thrive and accelerate your learning and success.

Rankings

We are proud of our reputation and rankings and are consistently ranked at a high level across a number of key university league tables.

A global university

As part of a truly global university, you will be part of our international learning community. We have campuses in the UK, Dubai and Malaysia and once you're here, you can transfer your studies to any of our campuses. (With a few exceptions).

We’re with you every step of the way

From our award-winning careers service to our connections with industry, we help you get the most out of your studies.

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Connected with industry

We're immensely proud of our industry connections, here at Heriot-Watt. Our teaching is tailored to ensure you have the skills and knowledge to enter the workplace and hit the ground running right away.

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Get the career that’s perfect for you

As well as excellent industry connections, we have an award-winning careers service that offers professional, impartial and confidential advice right from the start of your Heriot-Watt journey.

Global College Degrees

At which campus would you like to study?

UK

Dubai

Malaysia