New Students
Find out how to enrol and what you can expect from your first couple of weeks as a new student.
Open Days
We are running a series of undergraduate Open Days at our Edinburgh and Scottish Borders Campuses this autumn. This is the ideal opportunity to explore our campuses, meet our academics and find out more about student life.
Edinburgh Campus accommodation
Our student accommodation is close to teaching, sports, catering and the Union.
Borders Campus accommodation
All new entrants are guaranteed a place in University managed accommodation.
Visiting us?
Maps and directions to our UK campuses: Edinburgh, the Scottish Borders and Orkney
Our Research
Find out how our pioneering research is focused on finding solutions to major global challenges.
Future Makers
Our pioneering research delivers results with global impact.
Business and Enterprise
Through empowering research and cross-industry collaboration, we strive to solve problems of real significance.
Our Sustainability
We are using our global reach and innovation in teaching, research and enterprise to make a significant impact towards the attainment of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Learn More.
Our story
Since our foundation in 1821, we have been outward looking pioneers of education
Podcast - 'A Future Made'
A podcast series by Heriot-Watt University, showcasing our innovative work in science, business, technology, design and engineering.
FFA
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