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Heriot-Watt University

Edinburgh · scotland

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About Heriot-Watt University

205+ years educating in the UK

Founded in 1821, Heriot-Watt University carries 205 years of UK higher-education tradition, with its main campus in Edinburgh, Scotland. It awards degrees recognised by employers and graduate-school admissions worldwide, and welcomes a meaningful international cohort each intake.

Heriot-Watt University is ranked in the top 50 of the Complete University Guide. Research output, teaching quality and graduate outcomes anchor the university's standing across the UK sector.

The university lists 100 programmes suitable for international applicants on the BDM Consult catalogue, with strongest coverage in Accounting, Aerospace Engineering, Artificial Intelligence. BDM advisors place students into the specific programmes most aligned with their background, ambition, and budget — and walk every applicant through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility and Student-Route visa support, all the way through to offer letter and CAS issuance.

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What studying at Heriot-Watt University looks like for international students

Academic profile

Heriot-Watt University sits within the UK higher-education system, accredited to award degrees recognised by employers and graduate-school admissions worldwide. The university was established in 1821 — 205+ years of teaching tradition behind every programme. Ranked #25 in the Complete University Guide. BDM places students into the programmes most likely to match their ambitions and budget.

Where you'll live

Based in Edinburgh, Scotland. International students typically budget £900–£1,400 per month for accommodation, transport and groceries. The university supports new arrivals with airport pickup, orientation, and a dedicated international office during your first weeks.

Course range

100 programmes across 42 subject areas. Strongest coverage in Banking and Finance, Business, Computer Science. Use the search below to find one that fits your background.

Scholarship support

Most courses at Heriot-Watt University carry partial scholarships for high-performing international applicants, typically £2,000–£6,000 against the annual tuition. BDM advisors track which awards each application is eligible for and timing of the funding deadlines.

Visa & application help

BDM's Lagos-based team walks you through CAS issuance, the Student Route visa, the financial-evidence requirement, and biometrics — usually a 4–8 week window between offer and travel. We brief you on the credibility interview and help with bank-statement preparation.

After graduation

Graduates of Heriot-Watt Universityqualify for the UK Graduate Route visa: 2 years of unrestricted work after a Bachelor's or Master's (3 years after a PhD), no sponsor required. BDM's post-arrival check-ins help you make the most of that window.