Heriot-Watt University - Ratings, Reviews & Ranking

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

4.2

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Overview

4.2
out of 5

Overall Score

70%

of those seeking jobs were employed in their area of study within 6 months of graduation.

60%

say the majority of the classes record their attendance.

100%

say they always feel safe on Campus

Academic Staff

5 Stars 47.2%

4 Stars 37.5%

3 Stars 15.3%

2 Stars 0%

1 Star 0%

Campus Facilities

5 Stars 55.6%

4 Stars 26.4%

3 Stars 9.7%

2 Stars 8.3%

1 Star 0%

Area of Study

5 Stars 47.2%

4 Stars 37.5%

3 Stars 13.9%

2 Stars 1.4%

1 Star 0%

Administrative Staff

5 Stars 40.3%

4 Stars 33.9%

3 Stars 16.1%

2 Stars 8.1%

1 Star 1.6%

Sports Facilities

5 Stars 61.4%

4 Stars 21.4%

3 Stars 5.7%

2 Stars 7.1%

1 Star 4.3%

Social Scene

5 Stars 38.6%

4 Stars 31.4%

3 Stars 18.6%

2 Stars 8.6%

1 Star 2.9%

Reviews

 
Seifeldin Abdelnabi
Area Of Study :

  Social Sciences
Level :

 Undergraduate
Type of Student :						

 International
Status When Reviewing :

 Student
Gender :						

 Male 
Started Here In :						

 Sep, 2025 

		Campus AttendedEdinburgh 

		Specific Area of StudyBusiness management

		Were You Happy with the Choice of Clubs and Societies Here?Yes

		Were you happy with the food options available on Campus?Yes

		Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?Yes

		Are there enough computer labs for all the students?Yes

		Do you think you weekly living expenses were manageable for a student?Yes

		Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?Yes

		Were you satisfied with the student support services available on campus?Yes

		Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes

		Did you always feel safe on campus?Yes

 " It is the best university I have ever been to. I really love it and would happily return for my master's degree. The campus is diverse and welcoming, which made my experience even better. Overall, I had a great time here and honestly have very few complaints. "
					
	19 Jan 2026 

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Anonymous
Area Of Study :

  Accounting, Business & Economics
Level :

 Undergraduate
Type of Student :						

 Traditional

		Campus AttendedEdinburgh

		Were You Happy with the Choice of Clubs and Societies Here?Yes

		Were you happy with the food options available on Campus?Yes

		Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?Yes

		Are there enough computer labs for all the students?No

		Do you think you weekly living expenses were manageable for a student?No

		Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?No

		Were you satisfied with the student support services available on campus?No

		Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes

		Did you always feel safe on campus?Yes

 " In general I had an okay experience, the staff are very helpful and the freedom of choice when it comes to choosing your subject is great. The administrative staff is not that great, if you have to sort out something relating to administration it could take a good 2-3 weeks before you get anywhere "
					
	26 Dec 2025 

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Anonymous
Area Of Study :

  Languages
Level :

 Undergraduate
Type of Student :						

 Traditional
Status When Reviewing :

 Student
Gender :						

 Prefer_not_to_say 
Started Here In :						

 Sep, 2023 

		Specific Area of StudyLanguages

		Were You Happy with the Choice of Clubs and Societies Here?Yes

		Were you happy with the food options available on Campus?Yes

		Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?Yes

		Are there enough computer labs for all the students?Yes

		Do you think you weekly living expenses were manageable for a student?Yes

		Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?Yes

		Were you satisfied with the student support services available on campus?Yes

		Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes

		Did you always feel safe on campus?Yes

 " Fantastic university which really caters to its students. The campus is lovely and the resources available, such as the library are great. I would highly recommend this university to those who are considering it. "
					
	3 Nov 2025 

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James
Area Of Study :

  Accounting, Business & Economics
Level :

 Undergraduate
Type of Student :						

 Traditional
Status When Reviewing :

 Student
Gender :						

 Male 
Started Here In :						

 Sep, 2022 

		Campus AttendedEdinburgh

		Specific Area of StudyInternational Business Management w/ Marketing

		Were You Happy with the Choice of Clubs and Societies Here?No

		Were you happy with the food options available on Campus?Yes

		Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?Yes

		Are there enough computer labs for all the students?Yes

		Do you think you weekly living expenses were manageable for a student?No

		Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?Yes

		Were you satisfied with the student support services available on campus?Yes

		Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes

		Did you always feel safe on campus?Yes

 " It's a great university, some things were definitely lacking though. Some lecturers lacked passion and a lot of the coursework/ content of the courses is very repetitive and often uninspired.  Whenever you ask for help it is there but some lecturers are more helpful than others. "
					
	20 Oct 2025 

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Alice
Area Of Study :

  Social Sciences
Level :

 Undergraduate
Type of Student :						

 International
Status When Reviewing :

 Student
Gender :						

 Female 
Started Here In :						

 2019 

		Campus AttendedMalaysia

		Specific Area of StudyPsychology

		Did You Find a Job in Your Area of Study Within 6 Months of Graduation?No

		Were You Happy with the Choice of Clubs and Societies Here?No

		Were you happy with the food options available on Campus?Yes

		Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?No

		Are there enough computer labs for all the students?Yes

		Do you think you weekly living expenses were manageable for a student?Yes

		Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?Yes

		Were you satisfied with the student support services available on campus?Yes

		Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes

		Did you always feel safe on campus?Yes

 " I can only speak for the Malaysian Campus. Other than the administrative staffs were lacking in terms of handling students in various kinds of situations. The best part being part of the Malaysian campus is that you'll always feel inclusive towards your friends, academic staff and enviroment. People here are extremely friendly and caring towards one and another. "
					
	15 Aug 2025 

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