Start your success story with Heriot-Watt
Ranked 2nd in the UK for graduate employability, we’re here to support you as you take the first step in your career journey to success. Our undergraduate programmes equip you for the roles of the future, offering real-world opportunities that help you thrive in your chosen field.
Start your success story with Heriot-Watt
Watt’s your story?
Euan, Offshore Engineer
Euan turned passion to profession at Heriot-Watt and landed his dream job as an Offshore engineer, at Sub Sea 7 in Aberdeen, before he’d even graduated. Read Euan’s success story here.
Sarah, Risk Modelling Analyst
Sarah laid the foundations at Heriot-Watt and is now flourishing in her Risk Modelling role at NatWest. Read Sarah’s success story here.
Tom, Tech Transformations Graduate
Tom’s career journey started at Heriot-Watt and continued into a graduate programme at Accenture - a top 5 global consultancy. Read Tom’s success story here.
Supporting your studies
Lifelong career advice
Ranked 2nd in the UK for graduate employability, we support you from day one through our award-winning Careers Service Including CV tailoring, part-time work opportunities and advice.
Free accommodation for first semester
Designed to help with the cost of starting university, we offer a free semester of accommodation for all undergraduate students from England, Wales, and Northern Ireland beginning their studies in September 2026, saving you over £3,000.
Guaranteed accommodation
Stay in safe and secure on-campus accommodation within walking distance of all our facilities, with all your bills included.
A safe and green campus
Get the best of both worlds – study and live on our beautiful parkland campus and get easy access to Edinburgh city life.
Go Global
Study abroad at our Dubai or Malaysia campuses for a semester, a year or longer.
Reasons to choose Heriot-Watt
Highest percentage of CEOs and Managing Directors
We are proud to produce the most CEO and Managing Director roles in Scotland (Novuna 2025), with our students being highly sought after from top global employers.
Scottish University of the Year
We are proud to have been named runner-up Scottish University of the Year by The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2026.
Study in Dubai or Malaysia
Seize new opportunities and choose to study at our international campuses for a semester, a year or longer.
Oriam, Scotland’s Sports Performance Centre
Oriam is a £33 million purpose-built sports facility and training hub for National teams including football and rugby.