Uniquely among Scottish universities, Heriot-Watt can boast near-constant sunshine, a glamorous beachside position and sky-scrapers as far as the eye can see. Admittedly, this is only if you are studying at the Dubai campus, but other students don't do too badly, nonetheless. The Edinburgh campus occupies 380 acres of meadow and woodland, and the Scottish borders campus in Galashiels, south of Edinburgh, is right in the very heart of the borders. Heriot-Watt emphasises career progression and flexible learning. Strengths include subjects related to the petroleum industry, brewing and distilling. Well, it is Scottish, even if it does have a Middle Eastern outpost.

Fees
If you are from Scotland, you won't have to pay fees. Students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland will pay fees, yet to be set, but with a loan to cover the cost.

Bursaries
The young students' bursary is available for Scottish students from low-income families. A wide range of further bursaries and scholarships also available. See scholarships.hw.ac.uk.

Accommodation
Guaranteed for first-years, with rents ranging from £57 to £94.50 a week.

Facilities
The Heriot-Watt university archive and museum contains many unique records relating to the history of science, engineering, technology and business, going back to 1821. The textile collection at the Scottish borders campus houses one of the finest collections of textile records and artefacts in the world.

Transport
Edinburgh's the capital, so all the links by road, rail and air are what you would expect.

Contact
Tel: 0131 449 5111
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.hw.ac.uk
Accommodation: hw.ac.uk/welfare/accommodation.htm