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The Complete University Guide - University Ranking and The Guardian - University Rankings have ranked Heriot Watt University as one of the world's best universities. The Complete University Guide ranks the institution as number 34, while The Guardian ranks it as number 45. Entry Standards, Student Satisfaction, Research Quality, Research Intensity, and Graduate Prospects are among the ranking criteria utilised by The Complete University Guide. Entry Standards, Student-Faculty Ratio, Value-Added Services, and Career Prospects are the primary ranking factors considered by The Guardian.
Heriot Watt University is ranked among the top universities in the world by QS World University Ranking, THE (Times Higher Education) - University Ranking, and US News & World Report - Global Universities, according to the Heriot Watt University world ranking. The QS ranking for Heriot Watt University in 2023 is 281. For 2023, THE (Times Higher Education) - University Ranking has ranked the institution between 501 and 600
QS places a heavy emphasis on Academic Reputation (40%), followed by Faculty/Student Ratio (20%) and Citations per Faculty (20%), whereas Times Higher Education (THE) places equal emphasis on Teaching, Research, and Citations (30%). As part of their ranking methodology, US News & World Report considers Global Research Reputation, Regional Research Reputation, and Number of Publications Cited (12.5% each) among other ranking parameters and has ranked Heriot Watt University 725 for 2023.
Ranked By | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Universities Rankings | 401-500 | 501-600 | 701-800 | 801-900 | NA |
QS - World University Ranking | 312 | 302 | 314 | 301 | 270 |
THE (Times Higher Education) - University Ranking | 351-400 | 301-350 | 251-300 | 351-400 | 501-600 |
The Complete University Guide - University Ranking (UK) | 29 | 35 | 35 | 29 | 23 |
The Guardian - University Rankings | 26 | 66 | 61 | 35 | 36 |
US News & World Report - Global Universities | 542 | 563 | 563 | 580 | 663 |
When discussing Heriot Watt University course rankings, the university's business, engineering, and computer courses have been ranked. The Complete University Guide and The Guardian have ranked Heriot Watt University among the top 50 universities for its business programmes, including Accounting and Finance TC, Business & Management Studies, Accounting & Finance Rankings, and Business, Management & Marketing. The university's undergraduate and graduate programmes were ranked 113 and 170 by QS World University for 2023.
According to The Complete University Guide and The Guardian, Heriot Watt University's engineering courses are ranked among the top 40 in various disciplines. THE (Times Higher Education) also ranked the university's PG Engineering and Technology programme between 201 and 250. The university is ranked 32 by The Complete University Guide - Computer Science and between 301 and 400 by THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computers for its computer courses.
Ranked By | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
QS - Accounting & Finance | NA | 201-250 | 201-250 | 201-250 | NA |
THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Business and Economics | NA | 201-250 | 201-250 | 251-300 | 301-400 |
The Complete University Guide - Accounting & Finance Ranking | 22 | 17 | 23 | 15 | 13 |
The Complete University Guide - Business & Management Studies (UK) | 27 | 35 | 32 | 27 | 21 |
The Guardian - Accounting & Finance Rankings | 8 | 16 | 47 | 25 | 16 |
The Guardian - Business, Management & Marketing | 9 | 46 | 24 | 29 | 56 |
The Guardian - Guardian Economics Rankings | 3 | 8 | 24 | 23 | 11 |
Ranked By | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
QS - Engineering and Technology | 264 | 243 | 237 | 220 | NA |
QS - Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering Rankings | 201-250 | 151-200 | 151-200 | 151-200 | NA |
THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Engineering and Technology | 251-300 | 251-300 | 251-300 | 201-250 | 251-300 |
The Complete University Guide - Chemical Engineering Ranking | 8 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 8 |
The Complete University Guide - Civil Engineering Ranking | 18 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 4 |
The Complete University Guide - Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 12 | 23 | 28 | 15 | 7 |
The Complete University Guide - Mechanical Engineering Ranking | 25 | 14 | 15 | 8 | 15 |
The Guardian - Chemical Engineering | 15 | 25 | 22 | 15 | 16 |
The Guardian - Civil Engineering | 27 | 30 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
The Guardian - Electronic & Electrical Engineering | 14 | 39 | 36 | 16 | 15 |
The Guardian - Mechanical Engineering | 23 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 37 |
Ranked By | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computers | 201-250 | 301-400 | 301-400 | 301-400 | 251-300 |
The Complete University Guide - Computer Science | 26 | 25 | 34 | 32 | 18 |
Ranked By | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Mathematics Rankings | 101-150 | 101-150 | 101-150 | 101-150 | NA |
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Physics Rankings | 401-500 | 401-500 | NA | NA | NA |
QS - Physics and Astronomy Rankings | 251-300 | 251-300 | 251-300 | 251-300 | NA |
QS - QS - Biological Sciences Rankings | NA | NA | 501-550 | 501-550 | NA |
QS - QS - Mathematics Rankings | 201-250 | 201-250 | 201-250 | 201-250 | NA |
THE (Times Higher Education) - Life Sciences Rankings | 251-300 | 251-300 | 201-250 | 201-250 | 301-400 |
The Complete University Guide - Biological Sciences Rankings | 35 | 42 | 33 | 27 | 42 |
The Complete University Guide - Physics & Astronomy Rankings | 33 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 11 |
The Complete University Guide - Psychology Rankings | 38 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 36 |
The Guardian - Guardian Physics Rankings | 38 | 43 | 41 | 32 | 27 |
Ranked By | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
THE (Times Higher Education) - Arts & Humanities Rankings | NA | NA | NA | NA | 201-250 |
The Complete University Guide - Art & Design Rankings | 11 | 15 | 18 | 28 | 15 |
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UK | Bristol
#401 in Times Higher Education
Fees: Fees depends on which course you choose.
Established: 1595
Heriot-Watt is a specialized, forward-thinking university with a global presence, highly employable graduates, and internationally acclaimed, cutting-edge research. It was one of the 23 colleges granted university status in the 1960s and is well known for its emphasis on science and engineering.
Once you have finished online enrollment, you can register and pay for the course(s) through the Student Portal (myHWU). Our Enrolment sections contain comprehensive instructions and data regarding the arrangements for enrolling students.
Students can switch their courses during the first three weeks of the semester. To switch a course, choose "Course Swap" from the "Student Menu" under self-service. You can find further instructions online as you go through the process.
Yes, more than a third of Heriot-7,000 Watt's students in Edinburgh are from outside the UK. The 10,000 students enrolled in its international programs from 150 different nations reflect the university's global perspective.
For a fair probability of admission to Heriot-Watt University Dubai, students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3. Heriot-Watt University Dubai mandates this of all applicants.