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Why Study at Heriot-Watt University

The journey of establishing Heriot-Watt University starts with James Watt, the father of the industrial revolution, who founded the School of Arts. In 1852, a fund started to buy the school of Arts permanent premises in Adam Square. Back then, the School of Arts changed its name to the Watt Institution and School of Arts for the sake of working-class men. After merging George Heriot’s Trust, the college was renamed Heriot-Watt College in 1885. James Watt was always seeking to transform the world to depend on engineering and technology, recognised in the unit of power: the Watt. In 1769, James Watt added a separate condenser and valves to the existing Newcomen steam engine to enhance its efficiency, which helped accelerate the speed at which Britain industrialised.

The university had its first lecture in 1821 and the subject was Chemistry with 300 students enrolled. More than 700 Mechanics Institutes had been founded 30 years later. Mary Burton who is an active pioneer for society and educational reform led a campaign to convince the Directors of the Watt Institution to allow women students to join the school.  With the campaign’s success, Marry became the first woman on the School's Board of Directors and then a Life Governor of Heriot-Watt University. 

After the great effort to the good of the working class and women to join colleges and schools, education became a right, not a privilege and Heriot-Watt University was one of the first academic institutions that contributed to setting the education stone for men and women from different backgrounds to achieve their potential in research and enterprise.

Departments and Divisions

Heriot-Watt University is a prestigious global university that is known for its practical research around the world emphasizing strongly distinctive courses in physical life sciences, business, and engineering. The university has five campuses including sites in Malaysia with 1,200 students and Dubai with 4,000 students. 

The university consists of departments of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society; Engineering and Physical Sciences; Mathematical and Computer Sciences, and Social Sciences incorporating Edinburgh Business School and Textiles and Design.

Facilities

The university has invested more than £9 million in refurbishing the library as well as the 700 individual and group study commons areas. Heriot-Watt University has its library open 24/7 during study and exam times. In addition to a network of PCs and Wi-Fi access, Heriot-Watt University also provides students with sports and fitness services to enhance their physical and mental health. Oriam, Scotland's Sports Performance Centre at the Edinburgh Campus, is considered one of the best university sports centres in the UK. Sports facilities include gyms, playing pitches, sports halls, squash courts, and fitness classes. There are also physiotherapy, podiatry, sports massage, and sports science testing services. There are 2 ATMs in the Hugh Nisbet Building and the Student Union building. Heriot-Watt University on-campus Medical Centre and Dental Practice offer students nursing, medical, dental and ancillary health care, including physiotherapy. Counselling service is available over the year to help you through any difficulties or issues academic-wise and accommodation-wise. 

Heriot-Watt University Student Accommodation 

Living on the university’s beautiful Edinburgh campus is a great way to meet others from all over the world and make lifelong friends. Heriot-Watt student accommodation is conveniently located within easy reach of the teaching buildings, sports facilities, catering venues, and the Student Union. 2,000 residential places are available at the Edinburgh campus with a wide range of room types and prices. All of the accommodation offered is self-catered and has single occupancy.

Heriot-Watt University Nearby Universities

Heriot-Watt University is located in the heart of a dynamic city close to all the facilities and services as well as many universities and schools including the University of Edinburgh.