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Heriot-Watt is regarded as a top UK university across a range of subject areas. The QS World’s University Rankings ranked Heriot-Watt 302nd in the world, 39th in the UK and 7th in Scotland. The international outlook of our university has been ranked 37th in the world, 13th in the UK and 3rd in Scotland by Times Higher Education World ...
Heriot Watt University is ranked #725 in Best Global Universities. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.
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Heriot-Watt University was established in 1821 as the worlds first mechanics institute. It went through a number of subsequent name changes and then in 1966, achieved university status and was named Heriot-Watt University. The university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the UK.
Heriot-Watt University Overview. Heriot-Watt University is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the UK and originated as the School of Arts of Edinburgh, the world’s first mechanics institute, in 1821. In 1966 it became a university by Royal Charter.
Heriot-Watt University is over 200 years old and specialises in business, engineering, design and the physical, social and life sciences – subjects which make a real impact on the world and society. A truly international university with five global campuses, partners in 150 countries and over 30,000 students studying worldwide.
