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Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.

Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Heriot-Watt University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Heriot-Watt University's academic range and degree level offering.

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Courses and Programs

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Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.

Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Heriot-Watt University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Heriot-Watt University.

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Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.

Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Heriot-Watt University's admission information.

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Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.

Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Heriot-Watt University.

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.

University Facilities

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University Services

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Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Heriot-Watt University is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Privy Council

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1966

Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Heriot-Watt University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

• Association of International Accountants (AIA)
• BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
• British Psychological Society (BPS)
• Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
• Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
• Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)
• Energy Institute (EI)
• Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFA)
• Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
• Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland (ICAS)
• Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)
• Institute of Physics (IOP)
• Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
• Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
• Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
• Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
• National Register of Communication Professionals working with Deaf and Deafblind people, the (NRCPD)
• Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
• Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
• Royal Statistical Society (RSS)
• Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)

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Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.

Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Heriot-Watt University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

• Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
• European University Association (EUA)
• Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research (CESAER)
• Universities UK

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.

Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Heriot-Watt University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Heriot-Watt University | School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences School of the Built Environment School of Engineering and Physical Sciences School of Life Sciences School of Management and Languages School of Textiles and Design Edinburgh Business School Institute of Petroleum Engineering

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.

Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Heriot-Watt University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.

Facebook

Heriot-Watt University's Facebook page review

X (Twitter)

Heriot-Watt University's X (formerly Twitter) page review

YouTube

Heriot-Watt University's YouTube channel review

Instagram

Heriot-Watt University's Instagram page review

LinkedIn

Heriot-Watt University's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok

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