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Heriot-Watt University

Riccarton, Edinburgh

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  • #235 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 10,223Total Students
  • 812Faculty
  • 4,265Int'l Students
QS Global World Ranking
The University’s position in the current QS World University Rankings.
Status
Whether the University is funded by the government of that country or state, or funded by private donations.
Research Output
The research intensity of the University, based on the number of papers output relative to the University’s size.
Total Students
The number of full time equivalent students enrolled at the University.
Faculty
The number of full time equivalent teaching staff employed by the University.
Int'l Students
The number of full time equivalent international students enrolled at the University.

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #388
  • 2014
    #369
  • 2015
    #=352
  • 2016
    #318
  • 2017
    #=327
  • 2018
    #312
  • 2019
    #=302
  • 2020
    #=314
  • 2021
    #=301
  • 2022
    #=270
  • 2023
    #=281
  • 2024
    #235
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Student & Staff

Total students
10,223

31%
69%

International students
4,265

58%
42%

Total faculty staff
812

413
399

Total students
10,223

31%
69%

International students
4,265

58%
42%

Total faculty staff
812

399
413
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Scholarships

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Campus locations

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh,

Riccarton , Edinburgh , United Kingdom , EH14 4AS

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Heriot-Watt University Dubai,

Heriot-Watt University, Dubai Campus , Dubai , United Arab Emirates ,

Putrajaya, Malaysia

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia,

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia , Putrajaya , Malaysia , 62200 Putrajaya

Stromness, United Kingdom

Heriot-Watt University Orkney,

Franklin Road , Stromness , United Kingdom , KW16 3AN

Galashiels, United Kingdom

Heriot-Watt University Scottish Borders Campus,

Nether Road , Galashiels , United Kingdom , TD1 3HF

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English language requirements

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