Heriot Watt University
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Heriot-Watt University is known for its pioneering research informed by the global needs of business and industry. Over 86% of the research of HWU is ranked world-leading and internationally excellent by REF 2021. Heriot-Watt University is one of the most highly reputed universities in Edinburgh offering 110 undergraduate, 123 postgraduate and 65 research courses. The university is very famous for its engineering courses. It is ranked in the top #30 UK universities for engineering by THE and #1 in Scotland for General Engineering.
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Heriot-Watt University is one of the most diverse and vibrant universities having one-third of international students. Heriot-Watt University has over 10,500 staff and students from across the UK and around the world. Heriot-Watt University has one of the most diverse and vibrant international student communities with one-third of the total students at UK campuses coming from outside the UK. As per HESA, 22% of the total students are international students and 7% of students are from the EU.
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A full CV/Resume
Copy of Academic transcripts of all previous studies
Brief cover letter explaining why you want to study at Heriot-Watt University
An outline of the research proposal (max. 1500 words)
Interview.
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Yes, Heriot-Watt University offers a variety of scholarships for international students. The university is providing over GBP 500,000 in scholarships to international students enrolling in Sep 2025 or Jan 2025. Some popular scholarships given to international students are:
- Alumni Discount Scheme Centre for Social and Economic Data Analytics Scholarship
- Club Performance Scholarships Funds for Women Graduates (FFWG) grants
- Individual Sports Scholarships
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MS-INR 16.74 L - 30.98 L
BE/B.Tech-INR 15.14 L - 21.29 L
MBA/PGDM-INR 22.75 L
The tuition fee mentioned above is just an estimated tuition fee and is thus subject to vary. The estimated tuition fee is just for reference and to get an idea of the tuition fee for international students at Heriot-Watt University.
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1. Indian Students who have scored 70% in class 12 CBSE or CISCE boards are not required to submit proof of proficiency in the English language.
2. Overall IELTS score of 6.0 is required for undergraduate courses with no score lower than 5.5
3. Overall IELTS score of 6.5 is
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Academic transcripts
Degree Certificate
Statement of Purpose
CV/Resume
Academic references
Overall 70% in class 12 and at least 70% in relevant subjects (for most of the programs)
Proof of proficiency in the English language
Interview (Some programs may require it). .
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Petroleum Engineering - 1
Civil & Structural Engineering - 6
Engineering & Technology - 35
Natural Sciences - 37
Social Sciences & Management - 49.
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