Heriot Watt University

Yes, Heriot-Watt University in the UK is a good university but not a top university. As per the Complete University Guide 2027, Heriot-Watt is ranked #31 which is a decline in the rankings.

In the QS World University Rankings 2027, it is ranked #325. It earned an overall score of 43.7, standing out notably for its International Faculty Ratio with a 100. 

Yes, Heriot-Watt University in the UK is a good university but not a top university. As per the Complete University Guide 2027, Heriot-Watt is ranked #31 which is a decline in the rankings.

In the QS World University Rankings 2027, it is ranked #325. It earned an overall score of 43.7, standing out notably for its International Faculty Ratio with a 100. 

Yes, Heriot-Watt University in the UK is a good university but not a top university. As per the Complete University Guide 2027, Heriot-Watt is ranked #31 which is a decline in the rankings.

In the QS World University Rankings 2027, it is ranked #325. It earned an overall score of 43.7, standing out notably for its International Faculty Ratio with a 100. 

The University of Edinburgh is an excellent option for Indian students looking for:

• Academic prestige (Russell Group University)
• Computer Science, Law, Arts & Humanities, and Biological Sciences
• Better graduate employment rate (91% for the MBA Class of 2023 compared to Heriot Watt's 84%)

Heriot Watt is better for students interested in:

• More affordable studies (between INR 24.2 Lakhs and INR 34.9 Lakhs compared to Uni Edinburgh's average tuition costs INR 33.3 Lakhs-INR 61.9 Lakhs)
• Engineering, Business, Construction, Design, and Actuarial Science
• Quieter and more peaceful campus vibe

Yes, Heriot-Watt Uni offers extensive career support to its Indian students to help prepare them for the job market. Listed below are some key career services the university offers to help students find their dream job:

• Specialist career consultants offering counseling, CV reviews, and mock interviews
• International Student Workshops by the Career and Graduate Future Services
• Access to annual career fairs to connect students with 150+ top-tier UK based on global employers

Yes, Heriot Watt UK offers both mandatory and optional industry placements to Indian students as part of its courses. The course structure and duration of the work placement vary as per the chosen degree, campus, and programme level.

Several UG and PG degree courses come with a mandatory placement year and carries credits. Some popular ones are listed below:

• MSc in International Business Management with Advanced Practice
• MA in Fashion and Textile Design
• MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Application
• MSc in Civil Engineering
• BSc (Hons) in Computer Science and Diploma in Industrial Training
• BSc (Hons) in Actuarial Science

HWU grads are working in top companies across sectors like Finance, Energy, IT, and Real Estate. Check the table below for the top companies by sector that hire from Heriot-Watt Uni UK:

Indian students don't need to submit a separate scholarship application for most financial aid programs at HWU Scotland. The university asseses students as per their admission application.

However, scholarships such as the Sports Scholarship and external scholarships (like Chevening or Commonwealth) do need a separate application.

Scholarship deadlines at HWU Scotland vary for different financial aids. Deadline for most merit scholarships at Heriot Watt Uni is generally between May 31 and Jun 20 for the Sep intake.

Check the HWU Scholarship page on Shiksha Study Abroad for scholarship-specific deadlines.

US News has been known as one of the top ranking bodies of the world for its accurate rankings derived from a lot of different factors. 

For the Global Universities category rankings 2025, some of the factors on which Heriot Watt University is evaluated are given below -

• Global Research Reputation
• Publications
• Normalized Citation Impact
• Regional Research Reputation