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Heriot-Watt is a specialist university in Edinburgh with a global presence. We create world renowned, innovative research and highly employable graduates.
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Heriot-Watt University (Scottish Gaelic: Oilthigh Heriot-Watt) 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 subsequently granted university status by royal charter in 1966.
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Heriot-Watt University was established in 1821 as the worlds first mechanics institute. It went through a number of subsequent name changes and then in 1966, achieved university status and was named Heriot-Watt University. The university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the UK.
Heriot-Watt University is over 200 years old and specialises in business, engineering, design and the physical, social and life sciences – subjects which make a real impact on the world and society. A truly international university with five global campuses, partners in 150 countries and over 30,000 students studying worldwide.
