Heriot Watt University

For undergraduate courses, Heriot-Watt University aims to make decisions typically around Mid-May for the applications submitted in January. These decisions will be available on UCAS Track. In the case of postgraduate applications, all applications are carefully considered by the appropriate staff in the relevant school and the applicants are going to receive a response as soon as possible. For some programs, where the volume of applications is too high, the applicants should hear back from Heriot-Watt University within 6 weeks.

To study at Heriot-Watt University, students are required to prove their level of English language ability as a part of the application process. Check the English language test scores required by Heriot-Watt University from the table given below:

EPS PG Research James Watt Scholarships are given to UK and EU students. Up to 40 students are awarded for research under this scholarship. In Engineering and Physical Sciences, these studentships are fully funded for 36 months, with an annual tax-exempt maintenance of GBP 15,000 annual stipend plus fees.

Heriot-Watt University offers a variety of undergraduate, postgraduate and academic English courses to international students. If you are applying for an undergraduate course at the UK campus of Heriot-Watt University, then international students should apply online through the Universities & Colleges Admissions Services (UCAS). Meanwhile for postgraduate courses and undergraduate courses at the campus of Heriot-Watt University other than the UK should apply directly through the university’s website.

Heriot-Watt University does not provide data on the acceptance rate. However, as per EduRank, Heriot-Watt University has an acceptance rate of 27%. This data on the acceptance rate is from an unofficial source and is thus subject to change. However, based on this data, we can say the university is very selective in admissions. With an acceptance rate of just 27%, it is very difficult to get into Heriot-Watt University.

Heriot-Watt University offers a number of business and management programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023 ranked HWU in the range of #251-300 in the world for its Business and Economics graduate programs. Also, the Complete University Guide 2023 ranked HWU #30 for its Business and Management studies programs in the UK. And, the Guardian University Guide 2023 ranked HWU #85 in the UK for its Business, Management and Marketing programs.

Heriot-Watt University offers a number of engineering programs through its various schools and institutes. The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking 2023 ranked HWU in the range of #251-300 in the world. Meanwhile, the Complete University Guide 2023 ranked HWU #12 for Chemical Engineering, #18 for Civil Engineering, #28 for Electrical & Electronics Engineering, and #27 for Mechanical Engineering in the UK. Also, The Guardian University Guide 2023 ranked HWU #12 for Chemical Engineering, #14 for Civil Engineering, and #21 for Electronic & Electrical Engineering in the United Kingdom.

Heriot-Watt University offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The university is known for its petroleum and civil engineering programs. As per the QS World University, Rankings for subjects 2023 some of the top programs of Heriot-Watt University are: Petroleum Engineering - 1 Civil & Structural Engineering - 6 Engineering & Technology - 35 Natural Sciences - 37 Social Sciences & Management - 49.