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Future Made for 200 Years

Since 1821, our pioneering research and education has made a positive impact on the global stage. We continue to push new frontiers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Business and Design.

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Our UK campuses

Our campuses in Edinburgh, Scottish Borders and Orkney each offer bespoke facilities and a distinctive learning environment.

Top 50

We are ranked 47th out of 308 institutions in THE's Golden Age University Rankings

Times Higher Education (THE) Golden Age University Rankings 2020

Edinburgh

One of the world’s most beautiful cities with an exceptional quality of life, Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital and a great place to live and study.

Scottish Borders

Perfectly situated at the pulsating heart of Scotland's luxury textile industry, our Borders campus delivers the best design and production facilities for textiles and fashion in the UK.

Orkney

Orkney's stunning setting, extensive natural resources, ties to the marine industry and friendly community make a distinctive learning environment.

Research

Heriot-Watt is valued for its pioneering research informed by the global needs of business and industry.

86.8%

86.8% of our research is ranked world-leading and internationally excellent.

Research Excellence Framework 2021

Global research

Our global research focuses our world-leading research on major global challenges through significant international collaborations and connectivity to business.

Our global pioneers

Our pioneering researchers deliver ideas and solutions, from discovery to application.

Frontier research

Our frontier research coupled with our interdisciplinary approach and close collaboration with research users has direct impact on real-world problems.