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Heriot-Watt is well known for its world-leading programmes and research excellence in business, science, technology, engineering, and design – subjects that make a real impact on the world and society.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate62%Postgraduate38%
Study mode
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Full-time87%Part-time13%
Student population
- More than 25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK62%International33%EU5%
Student gender
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Male 62%Female 38%
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 2026
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000732 73%25th
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Entry standards
/ Max 215173 80%12th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.06 77%91st
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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 37572663 71%17th
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Facilities spend
/ Max 21641754 81%3rd
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.714.549th
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Continuation
/ Max 10089.0 89%73rd
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Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10081.4 81%24th
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Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10079.3 79%20th
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Subject League Tables 2026
- 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
27th out of 102
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10086.5 87%27th
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Entry standards
/ Max 233180 77%7th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.07 77%70th
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Research quality
/ Max 43.02 76%40th
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Continuation
/ Max 10094.5 95%25th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10075.0 75%29th
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Frequently asked questions
Heriot-Watt ranks well for its Graduate prospects (Complete University Guide). Its degrees are career-focused and relevant to the needs of business and industry. The university offers global opportunities at its Dubai and Malaysia campuses, where you can study your chosen programme for a semester, year or longer. If you are coming from England, Wales and Northern Ireland, Heriot-Watt offers a £1,500 travel home bursary to support travelling home. It also offers Year 2 direct entry, which gives you the option to start in the first year or consider advanced entry into the second year.
With a degree in a subject you love, you'll find more doors opening to jobs you'll love. Studies have also shown that graduates earn more on average compared to non-graduates. If you want to continue to pursue education, you'll be able to progress to postgraduate study to study a master’s or even get a PhD.
Heriot-Watt offers safe and secure on-campus accommodation within walking distance of all facilities, with all your bills included.