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.
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University Identity
| Name | Heriot-Watt University  |
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| Name (Non Latin) | Oilthigh Heriot-Watt |
| Acronym | HW |
| Founded | 1966 Origins date back to 1821 as the School of Arts of Edinbourgh |
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University Location
| Address | Edinburgh Campus Riccarton Edinburgh EH14 4AS Scotland United Kingdom |
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+44 (131) 449 5111 |
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+44 (131) 449 5153 |
| Other locations | Dubai, Putrajaya, Galashiels and Orkney |
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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.
Heriot-Watt University's Facebook page
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Heriot-Watt University's YouTube channel
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Heriot-Watt University's main LinkedIn profile
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