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Heriot-Watt University
About
Heriot-Watt University is a public research university based in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was established in 1821 as the School of Arts of Edinburgh, the world's first mechanics' institute, and was subsequently granted university status by royal charter in 1966. It is the eighth-oldest higher education institution in the United Kingdom. The name Heriot-Watt was taken from Scottish inventor James Wat...
Heriot-Watt University is a public research university based in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was established in 1821 as the School of Arts of Edinburgh, the world's first mechanics' institute, and was subsequently granted university status by royal charter in 1966. It is the eighth-oldest higher education institution in the United Kingdom. The name Heriot-Watt was taken from Scottish inventor James Watt and Scottish philanthropist and goldsmith George Heriot.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 287 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 47 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 9,705
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 15.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 44%
- Female : Male
- 39 : 61
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
26 subjectsARWU
21 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 76-100 | - | 2023 |
| Mathematics | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Oceanography | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Statistics & Operational Research | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Finance | 151-200 | - | 2018 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
US News
12 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Optics | =136 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 284 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | =362 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =392 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =408 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | 496 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 585 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =615 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =674 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =700 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =826 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =888 | 41.8 | 2026 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 251–300 | 45.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 301–400 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 301–400 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301–400 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Heriot-Watt University?
Heriot-Watt University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =287, THE Rank 401–500, ARWU Rank 701-800, US News Rank =937.
When was Heriot-Watt University founded?
Heriot-Watt University was founded in 1821.
What are the top subjects at Heriot-Watt University?
Top subjects at Heriot-Watt University include: Petroleum Engineering, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Civil & Structural Engineering, Hospitality & Leisure Management, Optics.
Where is Heriot-Watt University located?
Heriot-Watt University is located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.