Heriot-Watt University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #619 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #250 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #51 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #8 of 18 | In Scotland |
| #2 of 5 | In Edinburgh |
| #34 of 1,420 | For Petroleum Engineering |
| Top50% | For 171 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- hw.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 51%*
* Heriot-Watt University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Academic Calendar | October to June (October - December; January-March; April-June) |
|---|
Research profile
Heriot-Watt University is a world-class research university with 31,496 scientific papers published and 849,803 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Materials Science, and Organic Chemistry.
Heriot-Watt University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 333 | 2018 |
| 1994 | 355 | 2367 |
| 1995 | 294 | 2384 |
| 1996 | 339 | 2850 |
| 1997 | 324 | 2665 |
| 1998 | 379 | 3143 |
| 1999 | 417 | 3246 |
| 2000 | 497 | 3714 |
| 2001 | 506 | 4019 |
| 2002 | 632 | 5670 |
| 2003 | 615 | 6167 |
| 2004 | 546 | 6833 |
| 2005 | 617 | 8241 |
| 2006 | 660 | 9496 |
| 2007 | 739 | 10557 |
| 2008 | 697 | 12264 |
| 2009 | 746 | 14333 |
| 2010 | 857 | 16860 |
| 2011 | 886 | 19484 |
| 2012 | 963 | 21802 |
| 2013 | 997 | 25058 |
| 2014 | 1130 | 28541 |
| 2015 | 1136 | 31966 |
| 2016 | 2361 | 35224 |
| 2017 | 1501 | 40220 |
| 2018 | 1304 | 45626 |
| 2019 | 1373 | 54328 |
| 2020 | 1415 | 63173 |
| 2021 | 1515 | 73418 |
| 2022 | 1271 | 71907 |
| 2023 | 1438 | 75269 |
| 2024 | 1223 | 73903 |
| 2025 | 722 | 64435 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Heriot-Watt University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate (Home/EU) | £9,250 |
| Undergraduate (International) | £15,500 - £19,500 |
| Postgraduate (Home/EU) | £6,500 - £17,500 |
| Postgraduate (International) | £15,500 - £19,500 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Heriot-Watt University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Architecture, Engineering, Fine Arts, Natural Sciences |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Architecture, Business Administration, Chemistry, Design, Fine Arts, Management, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Philosophy, Physics, Regional Planning, Technology, Town Planning |
| Doctorate | Accountancy, Computer Science, Economics, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Finance, Health Sciences, Mathematics, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Psychology, Statistics, Textile Design, Translation and Interpretation |
Heriot-Watt University alumni
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Greg Wise
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actorfilm produceractorfilm actor
- Biography
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Matthew Gregory Wise is an English actor and producer. He has appeared in several British television programmes and feature films. He played the role of John Willoughby in Sense and Sensibility, which also starred Emma Thompson, whom he later married.
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Kygo
- Occupations
- composerrecord producerdisc jockeylyricistpianist
- Biography
-
Kyrre Gørvell-Dahll, known professionally as Kygo ( Norwegian: [ˈkỳːɡuː]), is a Norwegian record producer. He first received international attention with his December 2013 remix of the track "I See Fire" by Ed Sheeran and his December 2014 single "Firestone" (featuring Conrad Sewell). In late 2015, he reached one billion streams on Spotify faster than any other artist, and by June 2016, he had reached two billion streams.
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Irvine Welsh
- Occupations
- film directorwriterscience fiction writerplaywrightfilm producer
- Biography
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Irvine Welsh is a Scottish novelist, short story writer, screenwriter and filmmaker. His novels and short stories, which almost always take place in his native Scotland, are known for their gritty depictions of working class life and its intricacies; particularly drug addiction, social alienation, lack of opportunity and boredom, amongst others.
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Nivetha Pethuraj
- Enrolled in Heriot-Watt University
- Studied human resource management
- Occupations
- modelactor
- Biography
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Nivetha Pethuraj is an Indian actress who appears in Tamil and Telugu films. She made her acting debut with the Tamil film Oru Naal Koothu (2016). She then made her Telugu debut with Mental Madhilo (2017). Her notable productions include Chitralahari (2019), Paagal (2020), Das Ka Dhamki (2023) and the crime thriller television series Paruvu.
Heriot-Watt University faculties and divisions
| Campus Abroad : Dubai | Architecture, Automotive Engineering, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering Management, Fashion Design, Finance, Information Technology, Interior Design, Management, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Real Estate |
|---|---|
| Campus Abroad : Malaysia | Business Administration, Energy Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Surveying and Mapping |
| Institute : Petroleum Engineering | Geology, Petroleum and Gas Engineering |
| School : Built Environment | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Structural Architecture, Surveying and Mapping, Urban Studies |
| School : Business | Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Management, Marketing |
| School : Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Environmental Studies, Geography, Social Studies, Surveying and Mapping, Urban Studies |
| School : Engineering and Physical Sciences | Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics |
| School : Life Sciences | Biological and Life Sciences, Brewing, Food Science, Marine Science and Oceanography, Psychology, Sports |
| School : Management and Languages | Accountancy, Arabic, Chinese, Economics, Finance, French, German, Management, Modern Languages, Spanish, Translation and Interpretation |
| School : Mathematical and Computer Sciences | Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics |
| School : Textiles and Design | Clothing and Sewing, Fashion Design, Textile Design |
General information
| Founded | 1966 |
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Location and contacts
| Address | Edinburgh, EH14 4AS United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 488,000 |