Together, we shape the future.
For over 200 years our pioneering research and education has made a positive impact on the global stage. We continue to push new frontiers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Business and Design.
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Career-focused degrees
We're first in Scotland for graduate employability and our graduates are first in the UK for CEO or MD roles (Novuna Business Cash Flow, 2023). This is thanks to our career-focused degrees and lifetime support from our careers team.
Top for graduate employability in Scotland and 4th in the UK
Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2023Sustainability - our progress
Sustainability progressWe are committed to continuing our progress to make our activities more sustainable in support of achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Read more about what we're currently doing.
Sustainability progress
Our UK campuses
Our campuses in Edinburgh, Scottish Borders and Orkney each offer bespoke facilities and a distinctive learning environment.
We are ranked 41st in the UK in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024Watch Heriot-Watt University's Annual Meeting 2024
watch videoThe event provides a broad overview of Heriot-Watt's financial and strategic performance in 2022/23, recognising the achievements of our staff and students, and spotlighting the University’s impact through all its campus locations.
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Our research
Heriot-Watt is valued for its pioneering research informed by the global needs of business and industry.
86.8% of our research is ranked world-leading and internationally excellent.
Research Excellence Framework 2021
