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About Heriot Watt University, UK

Heriot Watt University ( HWU ) was Established in 1821 and is located in Edinburgh, Scotland. and it is the right decision for students to pursue postgraduate and undergraduate courses in the UK.

The education system of the college ensures students with the opportunity to develop leadership qualities and confidence in their chosen profession.

The institute has world-leading academics, a learning environment, externally-funded Scholarships and bursaries to finance education, a variety of courses, opportunities funded by the University, globally-connected.Annually hundreds of students come to Heriot-Watt University to get a high-quality educational experience.

Heriot Watt University ( HWU ) has 3 campuses locations- Scottish Borders, Edinburgh and Scottish borders and it also has 150 learning partners across the globe. Over 27,000 students and an alumni network of over 135,000 globally.

Heriot Watt University - Quick Highlights

let us have a look at the Course Overview of Heriot-Watt University:

Institute Type

Public

Acronym

HWU

Enrolled Students

38,430+

Tuition Fees (Approx)

Undergraduate Programs - £19,792
Postgraduate Programs - fee differ for all courses

Study Options

Full-time and part-time

Programs

Undergraduate and Postgraduate

Accepted Examination

English language exam

Course Duration

Undergraduate: 4 years
Postgraduate: 2 years

University Ranking

World - 224
Country - 20

Teaching Medium

English language

Affiliations

Association of Commonwealth Universities
CESAER
ERASMUS & many more.

Why Study at Heriot Watt University?

Thousands of students across the globe choose Heriot-Watt University as the destination for higher education:

  • The students who graduated from Heriot Watt University can work across the globe as all degrees are recognised worldwide.

  • Heriot Watt University is well-known for applied teaching and research, informed and shaped by real-world needs.

  • The classes are conducted in the English language and students experience vast knowledge and industrial experience.

  • The University provides various undergraduate and postgraduate courses that will suit student’s specific interests and career aspirations.

  • The college offers world-class education with advanced technology and modern equipment for the students.

  • The students can play various types of sports and represent the college in many competitions.

  • The institute is well equipped with modern facilities for effective teaching with an updated curriculum.

  • Heriot Watt University offers a world-class learning experience combined with a first-class living experience.

Heriot-Watt University - Ranking 2022

The students must get to know about the latest world and country ranking of Heriot-Watt University:

Country RankWorld Rank

20

224

Facilities provided

Heriot-Watt University takes care of the students by offering all basic facilities for convenient studies:

  • canteen

  • Internet

  • Classrooms

  • Sports

  • laboratories

  • Library

  • Security

Affiliations & Accreditations

Here are some affiliations of Heriot-Watt University:

  • Association of Commonwealth Universities

  • CESAER

  • ERASMUS

  • Universities Scotland

  • Universities UK

Living Cost of Edinburgh, Scotland

The students must get to know about the monthly living cost of Edinburgh, Scotland to pursue education in UK:

ParticularsApprox Range in USDApprox Range in RS

Food

618 USD

43260 Rs

Transportation

74 USD

5180 Rs

Note: 1 USD = 70 Rs



Courses & Fees


Heriot Watt University - Programs, Fees, Duration

Engineering

ProgramCourse DurationDelivery TypeFees

Advanced Mechanical Engineering

One year (MSc)
9 months (Diploma)

Full-time, Part-time, Per course

Full-time- £22,240
Part-time- £11,120
Per course- £2,780

Advanced Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Application

2 years

Full-time, Part-time

Full-time- £22,240
Part-time- £11,120

Civil Engineering and Construction Management

2 years

Full-time,
Part-time

Full-time- £20,200
Part-time- £10,100

MEng Architectural Engineering

5 years

Full-time

£15,384

BEng (Hons) Architectural Engineering

4 years

Full-time

£15,384

MEng Associate Student in Chemical Engineering (partnership route with Forth Valley College)

5 years

Full-time

Paid by SAAS

MEng Associate Student in Electrical Engineering (partnership route with Forth Valley College)

5 years

Full-time

Paid by SAAS

MEng Associate Student in Mechanical Engineering (partnership route with Forth Valley College)

5 years

Full-time

Paid by SAAS

BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering

4 years

Full-time

£19,792

MEng Chemical Engineering

5 years

Full-time

£19,792

Computer Science (Software Engineering)

4 years

Edinburgh

£19,792

Civil Engineering MEng

5 years

Full-time

£19,792

Civil Engineering BEng

4 years

Edinburgh

£19,792

Computer Science (Software Engineering) BSc (Hons)

4 years

Edinburgh

£19,792

Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons)

4 years

Edinburgh

£19,792

Electrical and Electronic Engineering MEng (Hons)

5 years

Edinburgh

£19,792

Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons)

4 years

Edinburgh

£19,792

Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons)

5 years

Edinburgh

£19,792

Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)

4 years

Edinburgh

£19,792

Software Engineering MEng

5 years

Edinburgh

£19,792

Global Sustainability Engineering MSc

Semester 3

Edinburgh

Full time- £19,800
Part-time- £9,900

Petroleum Engineering MSc

Full-time- 1 year Part-time- (Dubai and Malaysia)- 2 years
Heriot-Watt Online- 8 years

Edinburgh

£29,088

MSc Renewable Energy Engineering

One year (MSc)
9 months (Diploma)

Edinburgh

Full-time- £20,200
Part-time- £10,100
Per course- £2,525

MSc Software Engineering

MSc: 12 months (full-time),
24 months (part-time)
PG Diploma: 9 months (full-time)

Edinburgh

Full-time- £19,800
Part-time- £9,900
Per course- £2,475

BBA

ProgramCourse DurationLocationFeesExam

BBA (Hons) Bachelor of Business Administration

4 years

Edinburgh

£15,384

English language exam

Executive MBA

ProgramCourse DurationLocationFeesExam

Executive MBA

6 semesters

Part-time

£22,000

English language exam





Admission


Eligibility Criteria

Before taking admission to the undergraduate courses at Heriot-Watt University, please don’t forget to carry all important documents:

Engineering

  • The applicants wishing to study undergraduate courses in the UK must have a valid passport.

  • Excellent English proficiency with good scores for undergraduate admission in UK at Heriot-Watt University.

  • The students should have completed high school education.

  • Bachelors degree for masters of engineering courses.

BBA

Year 1

  • Standard entry requirements Highers AABB (over two sittings)

  • A-Levels BBC

  • Int. Baccalaureate 29 points

  • State-of-the-art Jean Muir Student Village

  • BTEC DDM (Business preferred)

  • HNC B in the graded unit (Business preferred)

  • HND BB

Minimum entry requirements*

  • Highers BBC

  • A-Levels BCC

Minimum: under our Fair Access Policy, we will relax our standard entry requirements for Scottish students depending on their circumstances. Our minimum requirements will apply if you:

  • live in an area within the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation lowest 20% (SIMD20), or are care experienced

We can also make exceptions for some Scottish students with grades above the minimum but below standard. Read more about our Minimum and standard entry requirements

Year 2

  • Advanced Highers BB including one of Accounting, Business, Economics or Maths, plus AAAB at HigherA-Levels ABB including one of Accountancy, Business, Economics or Maths

  • Int. Baccalaureate 34 points (with Higher Level Business at 5)

  • HNC A in graded unit (Business)

  • HND BB in graded units (Business)

  • BTEC DDD (Business-related subjects preferred

Year 3

  • HND AA in graded units (Business)

MBA

  • A good honours degree (first or second class), or its non-UK equivalent, in a relevant subject from a recognised British or overseas university.

  • A minimum of three years’ post-qualifying full-time professional work experience. Alternatively, applicants who don’t have formal qualifications, but who can demonstrate managerial experience of a minimum of five years are also encouraged to apply.

English Language Requirements

  • If your first language is not English, or your first degree was not taught in English, we’ll need to see evidence of your English language ability.

  • The minimum English language requirement for entry to this programme is IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) with no component lower than 6.0.

  • Evidence of English language proficiency in the form of Academic IELTS 6.5 or other HWU recognised qualifications.

Documents Required

Before taking admission to the undergraduate courses at Heriot-Watt University, please don’t forget to carry all important documents:

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  • Application form

  • Migration certificate

  • Invitation letter

  • Medical certificate

  • Passport size photos

  • ID proof

  • Caste certificate

  • Higher secondary education

  • Passport copy

  • HIV reports

  • COVID-19 reports

  • Transfer certificate

  • All academic transcripts

  • Degree copies/diploma certificates or work reference if employed

  • 1 Academic reference

  • English exam scores

  • Personal statement

BBA

  • Migration certificate

  • Invitation letter

  • 10th mark sheet

  • 12th mark sheet

  • English proficiency scores

  • Valid passport copy

  • HIV reports

  • COVID-19 reports

  • Transfer certificate

  • Medical certificate

  • Passport size photos

  • ID proof

  • Caste certificate

  • Valid passport

MBA

  • Application form

  • Migration certificate

  • English proficiency scores

  • Valid passport copy

  • HIV reports

  • COVID-19 reports

  • Transfer certificate

  • Bachelor's degree

  • Medical certificate

  • Passport size photos

  • ID proof

  • Invitation letter

  • Caste certificate

  • Valid passport



Placement 


Placement

  • Graduates might return to India and seek work after completing their various degrees.

  • Internships and jobs in and around the UK are encouraged for students at Heriot Watt University.

ProgrammeAverage Annual Income

MBA Executive

GBP 77,769

MBA

GBP 59,797

Doctorate

GBP 57,604

Masters in Management

GBP 48,528

Masters in Finance

GBP 34,396

JobsAverage Annual Income

Executive Management & Change

GBP 71,775

Logistics, Operations & Purchasing

GBP 68,228

Financial Services

GBP 67,520

Energy, Chemicals and Environmental

GBP 62,567

Compliance, AML, KYC and Monitoring

GBP 59,739




Scholarship


Scholarships and Bursaries

Heriot-Watt University also offers a range of scholarships, bursaries and discounts opportunities for the student:

Undergraduate

ParticularDetails

Name

Undergraduate Merit Award

Awards

Multiple

Level

Undergraduate

Nationality

International students

Availability

We have scholarships with an overall value of half a million pounds available for self-funded students, who will start a programme of study at Heriot-Watt University in September 2021.

Entry Date

September 2021

Postgraduate

ParticularDetails

Name

Postgraduate Merit Award

Awards

Multiple

Level

Postgraduate

Nationality

International students

Availability

We have scholarships with an overall value of half a million pounds available for self-funded students, who will start a programme of study at Heriot-Watt University in September 2021 or in January 2022.

Entry Date

September 2021 and January 2022




Hostel


Hostel & Accommodation

Edinburgh Campus Accommodation

  • Accommodation is close to teaching, sports, catering and the Union.

  • Students meet others from all over the world and make lifelong friends.

  • The accommodation is conveniently located in teaching buildings, sports facilities, catering venues and the student union.

  • 2,000 residential places are available at our Edinburgh campus with a range of room types and prices.

  • Accommodation is self-catered and has single occupancy.

  • Study bedrooms, en-suite bathrooms, and access to broadband and laundry facilities.

  • The friendly residences life team helps settle in living on campus.

  • 24-hour SafeGuarding on campus.

Scottish Borders Campus

  • The friendly, welcoming community at the Scottish Borders Campus.

  • Meet various cultures others share interests, discover new activities, and make lifelong friends.

  • Good quality accommodation is to the student experience.

  • State-of-the-art Jean Muir Student Village

  • First-class building design, the fantastic modern furniture, and the amount of communal space for you to study and socialise in.

  • Guaranteed place in University accommodation

  • All contemporary standard bedroom is 15 square metres with a private bathroom, a ¾ size bed and comfy chair in each room.

  • All rooms are finished to a high standard and are fully fitted with fantastic storage and a large, well-designed study area.

  • Deluxe rooms are larger than the study bedrooms.

  • In addition to the private bathroom, deluxe rooms also have a double bed, a larger study area, more storage and two armchairs.

Ensuite room includes -

3/4 double bed

mattress protector

desk

desk chair

wardrobe

bookshelf

pin board

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Other general facilties include -

  • Laundry facilities (washing machines and dryers)

  • Student Wellbeing Hub is located on the ground floor Pavilion Building 2.

  • Pool table



Q & A


Heriot-Watt University - Important FAQs

Heriot-Watt University provides a range of scholarships, bursaries and discounts available to international students.

Heriot-Watt University sends an offer letter after completing the selection process which takes 2-3 weeks.

Heriot-Watt University offers many choices for both undergraduate and postgraduate students near the college campus at affordable prices.

English proficiency exams are essential for students to take admission to Heriot-Watt University.

4 years of undergraduate courses were provided at Heriot-Watt University.

The candidates must undergo 2 years of postgraduate courses in the UK at Heriot-Watt University.



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    RMS EDU
  • Budget
    Tuition Fees (Approx) Undergraduate Programs - £19,792 Postgraduate Programs - fee differ for all courses
  • Duration
    Undergraduate: 4 years Postgraduate: 2 years

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