INSTITUTIONAL BENEFITS:
Heriot Watt University is a renowned public research university that was established in the year 1821. The university offers a myriad of undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs. It was founded as the School of Arts of Edinburgh, but with the introduction of the royal charter in 1966, the university gained the status of a university. It is one of the oldest institutes of higher education in the U.K.
The university has state-of-the-art campuses offering a unique educational environment in Edinburgh, Kuala Lumpur and Dubai. The main campus is located in Edinburgh spanning over an area of 380 acres with academic buildings, student residences, libraries, healthcare and sports facilities and the student union's office. The Dubai campus facilitates exchange programs between the Emirates and the UK. The purpose-built campus in Putrajaya, Malaysia, is known for being the first 'green campus' in the country.
Language Requirements
A minimum score of 6.5 (with no sub score below 6.0
University Rankings
| Ranking Source | World Ranking | National Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| QS Ranking | 351-400 | 60th |
| US World News Report | 832 | 85 |
Subject Rankings
QS World Subject Rankings
| Subject | World Ranking |
|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | 392 |
| Engineering & Technology | 258 |
| Natural Sciences | 386 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 401-450 |
U.S. News Subject Rankings (2024)
| Subject | World Ranking |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 778 |
| Computer Science | 687 |
| Optics | 137 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 379 |
| Engineering | 326 |
| Energy and Fuels | 332 |
| Environment/Ecology | 581 |
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