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Tasneem Hoda
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Heriot Watt University is known to be a world class university and especially for its quality of education, student satisfaction and career opportunities. Some of the reasons why students should choose the university are given as follows:Heriot Watt University has been ranked #1 in Scotland and joint #2 in the UK for its graduate prospects as well as its career-focused degrees offered at the university. The university has a ranking of #256 according to the QS World rankings 2025 and #32 in the UK as well as Scotland. Heriot Watt University has 5 campus locations and 150 learning partners where the students can transfer to one
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Tasneem Hoda
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Heriot Watt University has an application fee for international undergraduate students based on the UCAS portal requirements. There is no specific application fees for postgraduate international students. The applicants can use a credit or debit card to submit the fee on the UCAS portal.
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Tasneem Hoda
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Most of the courses offered at Heriot Watt University are known to be highly-ranked programs. Some of the most competitive courses are given as follows:Petroleum Engineering Civil and Structural Engineering Engineering and Technology Natural Sciences Social Sciences and Management Mathematics Architecture and Built Environment
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Tasneem Hoda
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Heriot Watt University has an overall acceptance rate of around 80% which makes it somewhat selective for admissions of international students. Some of the general requirements to receive admission at the university are given as follows:UCAS personal Statement Letter of RecommendationsAverage GPA requirements High School Ranks
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Tasneem Hoda
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According to the Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023, Heriot Watt University had a graduation rate of 84.2% where the students have either been employed or have chosen further studies within six months of their graduation. Some of the placement highlights at the university during 2022 are given as follows:HeadDetailsStudents Employed95% (within three months after graduation)Graduate Jobs6,702Career Outcome Rate31.9%Average Salary GBP 69,800Top Recruiting Firms TCS, Microsoft, Apple, etc.
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Tasneem Hoda
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Heriot Watt University offers the MSc in Finance course for international students every year. Some of the features of the programme are given as follows:The course has a duration of 1 year and is offered in the full-time or part-time modes for students. It mainly focuses on the principles and techniques of international financing. The course will help the students to gain skills and knowledge that is required for any doctoral study in finance sector. Many of the graduates studying have chosen a career in the financial sector in the location of Edinburgh. Some of the mandatory subject areas of the course are Corporate Finance
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Tasneem Hoda
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The comparative QS rankings of University of Strathclyde and Heriot Watt University are given as follows:Year University of StrathclydeHeriot Watt University2019NANA20202963142021300301202230227020233252812024276235
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Atul Mishra
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Heriot-Watt University have five campuses across the world - three in the United Kingdom and two abroad. Three UK campuses of Heriot-Watt University are in Edinburgh, Scottish Borders and Orkney. Also, the university has two international campuses in Dubai and Malaysia. Heriot-Watt University is organized into six schools: Edinburgh Business School; School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure & Society; School of Engineering & Physical Sciences; School of Mathematical & Computer Sciences; School of Social Sciences, and School of Textiles & Design.
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Tasneem Hoda
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The comparative world rankings of University of Dundee and Heriot Watt University are given as follows:Year University of DundeeHeriot Watt University 20203023142021319301202232227020233542812024441235
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Akanksha Malhotra
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Yes, international students studying at Heriot-Watt are eligible for scholarships awarded by the university. One of the scholarships awarded to international students is Postgraduate Merit Award. Students are automatically considered for this scholarship if they meet the academic criteria. No additional application process is there for this scholarship. Read: Popular Scholarships to Study in UK for Indian Students
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