Heriot-Watt University

Institution Profile

Hello from the Student Recruitment Team at Heriot-Watt University

We are the Student Recruitment Team at Heriot-Watt University, here to help you explore your university options and plan your future. We work closely with schools and colleges, delivering presentations, attending fairs and events, and inviting future students to experience our campuses through campus tours and open days. Our main campus is in Edinburgh, just under 30 minutes from the city centre, a top 2 city for students in the UK (QS Best Student Cities, 2025, set in a beautiful parkland campus. We also have our School of Textiles and Design in Galashiels, located in the scenic town of Galashiels in the Scottish Borders.

Heriot-Watt is known for world-class facilities, expert teaching, and research excellence across Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Business, and Design - subjects that we feel make a real difference. As a global university with campuses in Dubai and Malaysia, we offer unique international study opportunities exclusively for Heriot-Watt students, helping to broaden your horizons.

Our goal is to support you every step of the way by delivering clear and engaging presentations that fit your schedule, followed by interactive Q and A sessions where you can get all the information you need. If you prefer, you can also contact us privately via email, phone, or platforms like Unibuddy.

We’re excited to help you take the first step on your career journey, get in touch today at [email protected]

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Thinking of studying with us?

We offer regular campus tours throughout the year so if you are unable to attend one of our open days, why not book on to a student led tour instead.


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Presentations

Our most popular presentations include:

  • Choosing & Applying to University
  • Personal Statements
  • Student Finance and Budgeting at University
  • Graduate Apprenticeships
  • Student Life
We would be happy to deliver a presentation to your pupils or attend a careers exhibition - please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]

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For over 200 years our pioneering research and education has made a positive impact on the global stage. We continue to push new frontiers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Business and Design. Thanks to our career-focused degrees and lifetime support from our careers team, Heriot Watt is 1st in Scotland and 2nd in the UK for undergraduate employability. Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2024