Heriot-Watt University is a world-leading institution ranked in the top 350 Universities worldwide (Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2019).It offers a vibrant student experience with a global outlook, housing its main campus in Edinburgh, but also featuring bases in Dubai and Malaysia.Heriot-Watt prides itself on being a truly global university, with over 30,000 students across the world and partner institutions in 150 countries. Students at Heriot-Watt find the world opened up to them, as well as a high-quality education, with the university ranked 37th in the world for its global outlook (THE 2019). In 2018, it was named International University of the Year by The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide.Offering a wide range of courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, Heriot-Watt specialises in business, engineering, design plus physical, social and life sciences.
- Address: Campus The Avenue, Edinburgh EH14 4AS, United Kingdom
- Motto Leaders in ideas and solutions
- Type Public
- Established 1821 – School of Arts of Edinburgh
- 1852 – Watt Institution and School of Arts
- 1885 – Heriot-Watt College
- 1966 – university by Royal Charter
- Chancellor Robert M Buchan
- Principal Richard Williams
- Chairman of Court Frances Cairncross