Heriot-Watt University Clearing
Summary
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Heriot-Watt is known for its global impact with a rich heritage stretching back to 1821. Ranked 31st in the UK (Complete University Guide 2027), it’s here to support you as you start your success story, equipping you for the roles of the future, offering real-world opportunities to help prepare you to thrive in your chosen field.
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Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate70%Postgraduate30%
Study mode
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Full-time90%Part-time10%
Student population
- More than 25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK69%International26%EU5%
Student gender
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Male 61%Female 39%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2027
Overall ranking
31st out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000732 73%31st
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Entry standards
/ Max 208161 78%17th
5 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.07 77%112th
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Research quality
/ Max 43.22 80%42nd
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.67 67%23rd
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Academic services spend
/ Max 45923284 72%12th
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Facilities spend
/ Max 25562083 81%3rd
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.313.440th
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Continuation
/ Max 10090.1 90%80th
7 -
Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10075.4 75%49th
25 -
Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10075.9 76%50th
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Subject League Tables 2027
Subjects ranked in the top ten
- Accounting & Finance
- Art & Design
- Biological Sciences
- Building
- Business & Management Studies
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- French
- Geography & Environmental Science
- German
- Iberian Languages
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Physics & Astronomy
- Psychology
- Town & Country Planning and Landscape Design
Overall ranking
32nd out of 104
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10084.1 84%32nd
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Entry standards
/ Max 209154 74%14th
7 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.10 78%81st
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Research quality
/ Max 43.02 76%40th
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Continuation
/ Max 10093.8 94%22nd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10071.0 71%31st
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Campus locations
Frequently asked questions
Heriot-Watt specialises in business, science, technology, engineering, and design, with career-focused degrees that allow its graduates to make a real impact on the world and society. The university has strong links to industry and an award-winning Careers Service who provide lifelong support to students. As a global research-led university, Heriot-Watt has five campuses located in Edinburgh, the Scottish Borders, Orkney, Dubai and Malaysia. Students are encouraged to join the wide range of events, clubs, and societies to feel part of this global community.
Many Heriot-Watt graduates take up leading roles around the world, delivering a positive influence on communities and affecting change. Heriot-Watt produces the highest percentage of CEO and Managing Director roles in Scotland too (Novuna, 2025), with graduates securing professional roles in organisations ranging from large global multinationals to small or medium enterprises. Studying at Heriot-Watt also opens opportunities for entrepreneurial graduates to start their own business. The university has a distinguished history in enterprise and entrepreneurship with a range of academic programmes and key links with industry.
The university offers guaranteed accommodation to students in their first year who live outside Edinburgh and apply by the deadline. There are over 2,000 modern single occupancy rooms on campus, with WiFi and energy bills included. Undergraduate students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland are eligible for free accommodation for the first semester to help with the costs of starting university.