Heriot-Watt University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 619 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 250 of 2,786 | In Europe |
| # 51 of 163 | In United Kingdom |
| # 8 of 18 | In Scotland |
| # 2 of 5 | In Edinburgh |
| # 34 of 14,131 | For Petroleum Engineering |
| Top 1-3 | For 10 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
51%
Enrollment
19,449
Languages
English
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 51% |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to June (October - December; January-March; April-June) |
| Enrollment | 19,449 |
We've calculated the 51% acceptance rate for Heriot-Watt University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Heriot-Watt University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Heriot-Watt University faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Heriot-Watt University.
Campus Abroad : Dubai
Architecture
Automotive Engineering
Business Administration
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Energy Engineering
Engineering Management
Fashion Design
Finance
Information Technology
Interior Design
Management
Petroleum and Gas Engineering
Real Estate
Campus Abroad : Malaysia
Business Administration
Energy Engineering
Petroleum and Gas Engineering
Surveying and Mapping
Institute : Petroleum Engineering
Geology
Petroleum and Gas Engineering
School : Built Environment
Architecture
Civil Engineering
Structural Architecture
Surveying and Mapping
Urban Studies
School : Business
Business Administration
Finance
Human Resources
Management
Marketing
School : Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society
Architecture
Civil Engineering
Construction Engineering
Environmental Studies
Geography
Social Studies
Surveying and Mapping
Urban Studies
School : Engineering and Physical Sciences
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Computer Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Physics
School : Life Sciences
Biological and Life Sciences
Brewing
Food Science
Marine Science and Oceanography
Psychology
Sports
School : Management and Languages
Accountancy
Arabic
Chinese
Economics
Finance
French
German
Management
Modern Languages
Spanish
Translation and Interpretation
School : Mathematical and Computer Sciences
Actuarial Science
Computer Science
Mathematics
Statistics
School : Textiles and Design
Clothing and Sewing
Fashion Design
Textile Design
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Heriot-Watt University.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bachelor's Degree
Architecture
Engineering
Fine Arts
Natural Sciences
Master's Degree
Architecture
Business Administration
Chemistry
Design
Fine Arts
Management
Modern Languages
Natural Sciences
Philosophy
Physics
Regional Planning
Technology
Town Planning
Doctorate
Accountancy
Computer Science
Economics
Energy Engineering
Engineering
Finance
Health Sciences
Mathematics
Petroleum and Gas Engineering
Psychology
Statistics
Textile Design
Translation and Interpretation
Research profile
Heriot-Watt University is a world-class research university with 31,496 scientific papers published and 849,803 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Materials Science, and Organic Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Engineering |
21,816
/ 583,157
|
|---|---|
| Physics |
20,225
/ 541,090
|
| Chemistry |
18,225
/ 500,815
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
15,615
/ 409,249
|
| Computer Science |
15,019
/ 355,010
|
| Environmental Science |
14,768
/ 432,526
|
| Biology |
14,501
/ 421,358
|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
12,248
/ 329,555
|
| Materials Science |
12,193
/ 329,177
|
| Organic chemistry |
10,202
/ 283,088
|
| Geology |
8,504
/ 254,847
|
| Optics |
8,161
/ 202,379
|
| Geography and Cartography |
7,307
/ 211,691
|
| Medicine |
7,103
/ 212,705
|
| Electrical Engineering |
6,791
/ 170,183
|
| Mathematics |
6,690
/ 171,352
|
| Philosophy |
6,623
/ 139,409
|
| Ecology |
6,545
/ 204,858
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
6,217
/ 144,806
|
| Political Science |
5,878
/ 154,643
|
| Business |
5,674
/ 169,081
|
| Law |
5,664
/ 150,554
|
| Biochemistry |
5,198
/ 182,487
|
| Statistics |
5,100
/ 133,501
|
| Telecommunications |
4,754
/ 102,292
|
| Paleontology |
4,522
/ 141,765
|
| Sociology |
4,401
/ 123,193
|
| Psychology |
4,231
/ 130,527
|
| Mechanical Engineering |
4,099
/ 102,486
|
| Genetics |
4,043
/ 148,734
|
| Linguistics |
3,989
/ 71,461
|
| History |
3,849
/ 115,038
|
| Metallurgy |
3,723
/ 106,726
|
| Archaeology |
3,651
/ 111,833
|
| Economics |
3,560
/ 103,610
|
| Management |
3,064
/ 102,340
|
| Oceanography |
2,897
/ 91,738
|
| Art & Design |
2,767
/ 61,307
|
| Computer Networking |
2,717
/ 61,982
|
| Machine Learning |
2,703
/ 69,071
|
Annual publication & citation counts
54 Notable alumni
1. Harry Melville
1908-2000 (aged 92)
chemist
Sir Harry Work Melville, KCB, FRS, FRSE was a British chemist, academic, and academic administrator, who specialised in polymer research. He spent his early career in academia as a lecturer and researcher, before moving into administration as a civil servant and university college head.
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2. William Samson
1943-. (aged 83)
computer scientist
astronomer
William Byars Samson is a Scottish astronomer, academic, computer scientist and a researcher in the fields of Astronomy, Databases, Artificial Intelligence, and Artificial Life.
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3. Robert Adam
1728-1792 (aged 64)
archaeologist
furniture designer
politician
architect
Robert Moyes Adam was a Scottish photographer and botanist known for his work with the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
4. Henning Skumsvoll
1947-. (aged 79)
politician
Henning Skumsvoll is a Norwegian politician representing the Progress Party. He is currently a representative of Vest-Agder in the Storting, he was first elected in 2005. He was elected vice leader of the Vest Agder Progress Party in February 2004.
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