Heriot Watt University
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Global #333
United Kingdom #39
Institution Info
- Founded
- 1821
- Type
- 4-Year University
- Students
- 29,000 students
- Website
- https://www.hw.ac.uk/
About
Heriot Watt University is a higher education institution in United Kingdom, founded in 1821. Recognized as among the world's top 500 universities, it is a prominent university in United Kingdom. The university has approximately 29K students, a member of Global C-Tier (World 301-500) and Plate Glass Universities.
Rankings
| Source | Year | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| QS | 2026 | QS #287 · Ranked | 46.80 |
| THE | 2026 | THE #501 · Ranked | 46.25 |
| UNIRANKS | 2026 | UniRanks #333 · Ranked | 87.05 |
Research Output via OpenAlex
356
h-index
1,721,941
Citations
33,423
Publications
30,717
i10-index
3.35
Mean Citedness
Tier Memberships
Frequently Asked Questions
Heriot Watt University is ranked #333 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United Kingdom, it holds the #39 position.
Heriot Watt University was founded in 1821, making it 205 years old. It is one of the oldest institutions in United Kingdom.
Heriot Watt University has a student body of approximately 29,000 students.
Heriot Watt University has produced 33,423 research publications with 1,721,941 total citations and an h-index of 356, according to OpenAlex data.