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How to Visit Heriot-Watt University or Attend an Open Day

Heriot-Watt University runs Open Days in 2026 where you can explore its campuses, talk with academics about your chosen subject, …

What Heriot-Watt University Is Known For: Research Strength and Graduate Outcomes

Heriot-Watt University is a specialist university based in Edinburgh with campuses in Scotland, Dubai and Malaysia, and it is kno…

Heriot-Watt University Campuses Compared: Edinburgh, Scottish Borders, Orkney, Dubai and Malaysia

Heriot-Watt University runs five campuses — Edinburgh, Scottish Borders, Orkney, Dubai and Malaysia — plus Heriot-Watt Online. Th…

How to Search for Programmes at Heriot-Watt University

Go to the "Search our programmes" tool on hw.ac.uk and filter by study level — Foundation, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Research,…

What is Heriot-Watt University?

Heriot-Watt University is a specialist university based in Edinburgh, Scotland, with a global presence that includes campuses in …