Heriot-Watt: Future made for 200 years

All rounder: Through positive education, Heriot-Watt aims to nurture purposeful, impactful, professional and resilient individuals.

FOUNDED in 1821 as the world’s first mechanics institute, Heriot-Watt has a rich heritage and an established reputation as a leading research-led university.

Now, our communities of scholars come from across the world and for a purpose: leaders in ideas and solutions, they deliver innovation and educational excellence in business, engineering, design and the physical, social and life sciences.