Heriot-Watt University: Edinburgh – Direct Enrollment & Exchange
- Location(s): Edinburgh, The United Kingdom
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad
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Why study at Heriot-Watt?A history rooted in industry and commerce: For almost two centuries we’ve remained true to the values of George Heriot and James Watt – the two giants of industry and commerce who give our university its name. Our foundati... read more
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You don't know what you don't know. I learned this lesson several times over as I was faced with decisions, obstacles, and situations I had never thought to prepare for. I cannot put my 5 months of life lessons into better words than Mark Twain when he said “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many ... Rachel Brown - Oklahoma State University - Stillwater View Entire Review

By living away from friends and family and being in an unfamiliar place I gained a lot of patience. It was definitely worthwhile and gave me the opportunity to grow as a person and expand my way of thinking. Jordan Laesch - Oklahoma State University - Stillwater View Entire Review
I learned that there is so much more out there than what i had previously been exposed to living in Oklahoma. It opens a door to seeing a lot more of the world. Hands down it was worthwhile, it took a lot of preparation prior to going abroad, but it was absolutely amazing Zack Tillotson - Oklahoma State University - Stillwater View Entire Review

Studying abroad has made me a much more confident and outgoing person, and it has made me more self sufficient and competent. I gained an appreciation and love for Scottish culture and it was extremely eye opening. It was absolutely 100% worthwhile and I definitely plan on returning Josephine M - Oklahoma State University - Stillwater View Entire Review
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Why study at Heriot-Watt?
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A history rooted in industry and commerce: For almost two centuries we’ve remained true to the values of George Heriot and James Watt – the two giants of industry and commerce who give our university its name. Our foundations are built on practical, applied learning. Education that meets the needs of global industry and enables our students to fulfil their career aspirations.
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Applied study for the real world: We shape tomorrow’s work-ready, industry-fit graduates and postgraduates. We connect with industry at every level and develop programmes to match their needs. Real issues, real projects, real research – so our students get practical, real-life experience and the employer gets work- ready industry-fit graduates.
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A hands-on approach to teaching: We know practical, applied learning, research and teaching inside-out. It’s what we’ve always done. By engaging with business on real issues, real projects, and real research – our students get practical, real-life experience and the employer gets industry-fit graduates.
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A truly global experience: We provide a global perspective and experience – our academic and student body is a diverse international mix with 1/3 of our students at our Scottish campus coming from overseas. We have campuses in key locations across the world in Malaysia and Dubai as well as the UK – offering our students the unrivalled opportunity to transfer between campuses and obtain a truly global education.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Textile Sciences, Textile Engineering
- Foreign Languages and Literatures
- Language Interpretation and Translation
- Apparel and Textiles
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Psychology
- Economics
- Geography
- Business Administration and Management
- Accounting
- International Business
- Construction Management
- Fashion Merchandising
- Fashion / Apparel Design
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