Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University
Riccarton
Edinburgh
EH14 4AS
Tel: 0131 451 3376
Fax: 0131 451 3630
Website: www.hw.ac.uk
Student enquiries: Admissions Office (email admissions(at)hwac.uk).
Applications: UCAS
Overview
Broad study areas: Management, accountancy & economics, engineering, building & architecture, science, textiles & design, languages, marine science & environmental management.
Students: Total 6700 (6300 full-time, 400 part-time). Male/female ratio 2:1. First degree students 5200, of which 800 international, 500 mature on entry. Postgraduates 1450. Teaching staff: 1000 full-time, 100 part-time.
In Brief
A top UK research-led university.
Location: Edinburgh, central Scotland.
Average UCAS points on entry: 245+.
Admissions information: Most offers made in terms of A-levels or equivalent. UCAS tariff partially used.
Drop-out rate: 11%.
State school entry: 92%.
Accommodation: All first years housed who require it.
