Heriot-Watt University

Overview

Heriot-Watt University is a global public research university based in Edinburgh, founded in 1821 as the world's first mechanics' institute. It specializes in engineering, petroleum science, and business. The university has a strong international profile with major campuses in Dubai and Malaysia.

Subject Areas

• Agriculture and Forestry
• Sport Science
• Biological Sciences
• Languages, Literature and Linguistics
• Art, Performing Art and Design
• Architecture
• Economics and Econometrics
• Business and Management
• Accounting and Finance
• Computer Science
• General Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• Psychology
• Chemistry
• Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
• Physics and Astronomy
• Mathematics and Statistics

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