Overview
Heriot-Watt University is a public research university based in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was established in 1821 as the School of Arts of Edinburgh, the world's first mechanics' institute, and was subsequently granted university status by royal charter in 1966. Heriot-Watt University is consistently ranked at a high level across a number of key university league tables. From our research performance to student satisfaction, graduate employability and the quality of our teaching, Heriot-Watt's status as a world-class university is independently confirmed.
• Overall we are ranked 25th in the UK and 3rd in Scotland.
• Placed 24th in the UK and 4th in Scotland for graduate outcomes, and 3rd in the UK and 1st in Scotland for amount spent on facilities.
• Ranked top 20 in the UK for Building (6th), Town & Country Planning (11th), Chemical Engineering (16th) and Mathematics (18th).
• Heriot-Watt is ranked 287th in the world, 34th in UK and 5th in Scotland.
• Ranked joint 41st in the UK and 7th in Scotland.
• 33rd in the world for International Outlook.
• 22nd in the UK for Industry.
• 1st in the UK for Electrical & Electronic Engineering.
• 4th in the UK for Economics
• 6th in the UK and 1st in Scotland for Artificial Intelligence.
• 12th in the UK for Graduate Salaries.
• 24th overall ranked university in the UK
Regional / National Accreditation
Heriot-Watt University is a public research university in Scotland that is accredited by the UK Quality Assurance Agency (QAA). It also holds specific accreditations for individual programs from various UK and international professional bodies, such as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Energy Institute. The university is licensed to award degrees in the UAE and holds accreditations from organizations like the US-based Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) for its business school.
Professional Accreditation
Heriot-Watt University offers a wide range of professional accreditations for its programs, with examples including ACCA for accounting, IMechE and the Energy Institute for engineering, and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for property and built environment degrees. The university's business school also holds AACSB accreditation, and many other programs are accredited by relevant professional bodies, enhancing graduate employability.



Special Documents: Heriot Watt University Student Data Form
I-20 (USA) / CAS (UK) Issuance
Pay minimum amount of money required tuition deposit - Submit financial documents for CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies). One-Year tuition fees before travel.

Evaluation Updates
The University will send email updates for pending documents, pending information and evaluation decisions directly to the Student or to the Agency - AS AND WHEN AN UPDATE OR A DECISION IS AVAILABLE. Student must keep Agents informed of any such emails.

Deferment Process
Deferment is requested by email to the university, with your deposit carried forward.

Admission Criteria
  Freshman Transfer
 
Notes
Inquiry Notes :
Master of Science
Not Available
Master of Arts
Not Available
Master of Engineering
Not Available
Scholarship Notes :
Master of Science
Not Available
Master of Arts
Not Available
Master of Engineering
Not Available
ESL Notes :
Master of Science
Not Available
Master of Arts
Not Available
Master of Engineering
Not Available
GRE/GMAT Notes :
Master of Science
This university is represented via Shorelight, therefore GRE/GMAT has been waived for Direct/Pathway students.
Master of Arts
This university is represented via Shorelight, therefore GRE/GMAT has been waived for Direct/Pathway students.
Master of Engineering
This university is represented via Shorelight, therefore GRE/GMAT has been waived for Direct/Pathway students.
12 + 3 Accepted Notes :
Master of Science
12+3 applications are considered if the undergrad degree is from NAAC A-rated University.
Master of Arts
12+3 applications are considered if the undergrad degree is from NAAC A-rated University.
Master of Engineering
12+3 applications are considered if the undergrad degree is from NAAC A-rated University.
Master of Science
Not Available
Master of Arts
Not Available
Master of Engineering
Not Available
Programs
 STEM   GRE/GMAT WAIVER
 STEM   GRE/GMAT WAIVER