Heriot Watt University

A few of the unofficial sources claim Heriot-Watt University acceptance rate is 60%, whereas,  some others claim that it is over 70%, and some claim that it is between 80% - 85%. In context to admission to the undergraduate courses, Heriot-Watt University has specified that it weighs the academic record on a high level. Also, the university wants students who demonstrate a strong commitment to the relevant degree program.But, note that Heriot-Watt University has also specified that not all the applicants have had the same educational opportunities, so it considers each application individually and on its own merits, as well as, applicants meeting the minimum academic entry requirements. Admissions tutors shall carefully consider the following factors while making admission decisions:UCAS personal statementReferencesBackground circumstances

Heriot-Watt University entry requirements for Indian students are given below:Undergraduate AdmissionFor most subjects, Heriot-Watt University requires an overall 70% in Year 12 state board high school examinations and at least 70% in the relevant subjectsFor students taking the West Bengal State Board examinations, the passing marks required by the university is 65%For other courses, the percentage required in Year 12 state board high school examinations is given below:ProgramsPercentage RequiredComputer Science65% overall in Year 12 state board high school examinations with 65% for MathsMathematics70% overall in Year 12 state board high school examinations with 70% for MathsActuarial Mathematics and Statistics75% overall in Year 12 state board high school examinations with 80% for MathsPostgraduate CoursesFor most of the master’s level programs, Heriot-Watt University requires a good first degree in a relevant subject. From most Indian Universities, this means having an overall score of 55% or aboveAlso, the university will consider students whose grades are slightly lower than this  (52% or above) from the Universities of Delhi / Mumbai / Madras / Calcutta / Pune / Bangalore / Rajasthan. The consideration shall also depend on other factors like any relevant work experience, quality of references, etc.Note: International students are also required to meet the English language proficiency requirements

Heriot-Watt University takes undergraduate admissions through UCAS and postgraduate admissions through its online application portal. There are no general admission deadlines for all postgraduate courses. Some popular courses may have a deadline for that students are advised to check the course page. Unless the course page advises otherwise, international students must apply at least 6 weeks before teaching begins for that course.UCAS 2024 Entry Admission DeadlineParticularsDeadline2024 entry courses appear in the search tool May 2, 2025Undergraduate applications for 2024 can be startedMay 16, 2025Deadline for the majority of the coursesJan 31, 2025