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Oilthigh Heriot-Watt

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Overview

Established in 1966, the Heriot-Watt University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Edinburgh (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Scotland. This institution also has branch campuses in Dubai, Putrajaya, Galashiels and Orkney. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, Heriot-Watt University (HW) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational UK higher education institution. Heriot-Watt University (HW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 58-year-old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HW also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Oilthigh Heriot-Watt's Control Typepublic

Entity

Oilthigh Heriot-Watt's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Oilthigh Heriot-Watt' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Oilthigh Heriot-Watt's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

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Name (Non Latin)
Name Heriot-Watt University
Acronym HW
Founded 1966 Origins date back to 1821 as the School of Arts of Edinbourgh
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Location

Address Edinburgh Campus Riccarton
Edinburgh
EH14 4AS Scotland
United Kingdom
Oilthigh Heriot-Watt Phone Number +44 (131) 449 5111
Oilthigh Heriot-Watt Fax Number +44 (131) 449 5153
Other locations Dubai, Putrajaya, Galashiels and Orkney

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

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 Oilthigh Heriot-Watt'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 Oilthigh Heriot-Watt's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Oilthigh Heriot-Watt'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 Oilthigh Heriot-Watt.

Oilthigh Heriot-Watt: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students
17,500-19,999 US$
(15,950-18,225 Euro)
12,500-14,999 US$
(11,390-13,670 Euro)

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Admission Info

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 Oilthigh Heriot-Watt's admission information.

Oilthigh Heriot-Watt's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Oilthigh Heriot-Watt's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Oilthigh Heriot-Watt a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Oilthigh Heriot-Watt's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Oilthigh Heriot-Watt's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Heriot-Watt University has more than 3600 international students.

Oilthigh Heriot-Watt's Admission Office Admission Office



(131) 451 3376


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

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

Oilthigh Heriot-Watt's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Oilthigh Heriot-Watt has an enrollment range of 9,000-9,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


Oilthigh Heriot-Watt's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 500-599 academic employees (Faculty).


Oilthigh Heriot-Watt's Control Type Control Type

Oilthigh Heriot-Watt is a public higher education institution.


Oilthigh Heriot-Watt's Entity Type Entity Type

Oilthigh Heriot-Watt is a non-profit higher education institution.


Oilthigh Heriot-Watt's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


Oilthigh Heriot-Watt's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Not reported


Religious Affiliation

Oilthigh Heriot-Watt does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Oilthigh Heriot-Watt's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Oilthigh Heriot-Watt's Library


Oilthigh Heriot-Watt's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Oilthigh Heriot-Watt's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Oilthigh Heriot-Watt's main services:


Oilthigh Heriot-Watt's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Oilthigh Heriot-Watt's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Oilthigh Heriot-Watt's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Oilthigh Heriot-Watt's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Oilthigh Heriot-Watt's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our guide to university accreditation and recognition for further information.


Oilthigh Heriot-Watt's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1966


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Oilthigh Heriot-Watt'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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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Oilthigh Heriot-Watt'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

Academic Divisions

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 Divisions

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Social Media

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Social Media

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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