Rankings for Heriot-Watt University in the World  & in UK

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UK Top Ranked Foreign University Branch Campus in Malaysia – Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

With a history dating back to 1821, Heriot-Watt University has a long tradition of excellence and a proven track record in educating, inspiring and challenging the professionals of tomorrow.

Heriot-Watt University is one of the top UK universities for business and industry and has an established reputation for world-class teaching and practical, leading-edge research.

Heriot-Watt University’s Malaysian campus brings high quality British education within easy reach of students in the South East Asia region and beyond. Heriot-Watt University enjoys an established reputation for world-class teaching and practical, leading-edge research.

Students interested in registering at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, please go to this link.Affordable hostel accommodation is provided at safe and conducive condominiums in Cyberjaya with free bus shuttle to and from Heriot-Watt University Malaysia.

 Scholarships are available at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia to deserving Malaysian students who have achieved high results in their SPM, STPM, A-Levels or UEC examinations.

The list of top rankings for Heriot-Watt University provides evidence to Malaysian students wanting a top UK education.

Heriot-Watt University is a Top Ranked University in the UK and in the World

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  Heriot-Watt University is ranked 352nd in the world, 40th in UK and 7th in Scotland for the QS World’s Top Universities. This places the university in the top 4%, based on approximation of at least 10,000 universities in the world

• Heriot-Watt has been ranked 47th in world, 3rd in UK, and 1st in Scotland, in the QS world ranking of universities under 50 years of age.
• THE’s ‘Table of Tables’ is the combined results of the three main UK university league tables – the Good University Guide (published by The Times and The Sunday Times), The Guardian and The Complete University Guide.In the Table of Tables 2015: Heriot-Watt is placed 25th in the UK – rising from 28th the previous year
• 63rd in the world, 10th in the UK and 2nd in Scotland in The Times Higher Education ‘100 Under 50’ 2013 (University Royal Charter awarded in 1966).
• 22nd in the world, based on the ‘international outlook’ indicator in the World University Rankings in the Times Higher Education – World’s Most International Universities.
• Scottish University of the Year 2012-13 (and 2011-12) and UK University of the Year for Student Experience 2012-13 by the Sunday Times.

Heriot-Watt University Ranking in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2016-17

• Heriot-Watt University is ranked 9th in the UK for industry income, based on the value of industry research income per member of academic staff.
• Heriot-Watt University is ranked 39th in the world, 13th in the UK and 2nd in Scotland for our international outlook, a score based on the percentage of the university’s international staff, the level of international co-authorship of academic papers and the percentage of international students studying with the University.
• Heriot-Watt University is ranked 19th in UK for highest percentage of international students (42%).

Heriot-Watt University Ranking in the Times Higher Education ‘Table of Tables’

THE’s ‘Table of Tables’ is the combined results of the three main UK university league tables – the Good University Guide (published by The Times and The Sunday Times), The Guardian and The Complete University Guide.

• In the Table of Tables 2015: Heriot-Watt is placed 27th in the UK and 3rd in Scotland

Heriot-Watt University Ranking in the Guardian University Guide 2018

• Heriot-Watt University is ranked 26th in the UK and 4th in Scotland
• 2nd in UK for Building and Town & Country Planning
• 3rd the UK for Economics
• Heriot-Watt University is ranked Top ten in UK for for Accounting & Finance and Business Management & Marketing
• Heriot-Watt University is 1st in Scotland Accounting & Finance, Building and Town & Country Planning, Economics and Chemical Engineering
• ​2nd in Scotland for six subjects: Chemistry and Mechanical Engineering.

National Student Survey 2017

The National Student Survey (NSS) is a survey which gathers honest feedback from final year undergraduates, studying full time.

• At least 80% of students were satisfied overall with their course in 14 of our 21 subject areas
• 1st in Scotland for Chemistry
• 4th in the UK and 1st in Scotland for Mechanical Engineering, with 93% of students satisfied overall with their course
• Economics – 92% of students were satisfied overall with their course
• Civil Engineering – 91% of students were satisfied overall with their course
• In the UK top 10 for Planning
• 2nd in Scotland for Mathematics & Statistics, with 93% of students satisfied overall with their course

Times Higher Education – ‘100 Under 50’ World University Ranking 2015

• Heriot-Watt University is ranked 77th in the world, 10th the UK
• Heriot-Watt University is ranked 11th in the world and first in Scotland, based on the ‘international outlook’ indicator from THE World University Rankings. This indicator examines a university’s international student numbers, its percentage of international staff and the proportion of its research papers published with a co-author from at least one other country.

Heriot-Watt University Ranking in the Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017

• Heriot-Watt University Ranking Overall, 37th out of 128 institutions in the UK and 4th in Scotland
• Heriot-Watt University is ranked Top Ten in the UK for Building, Town & Country Planning and Landscape and General Engineering
• Heriot-Watt University is Top in Scotland for Building, Chemical Engineering, Town & Country Planning and Landscape, and top 3 in Scotland for: Art & Design, Chemistry, Economics, General Engineering, Mathematics and German.

Heriot-Watt University Ranking in The Complete University Guide 2018

• Heriot-Watt University is ranked 28th in the UK and 3rd in Scotland
• Heriot-Watt University is ranked 1st in Scotland and 2nd in the UK for Building
• Heriot-Watt University is ranked in the top ten in the UK for 3 of their subject areas – Building (2nd), Chemical Engineering (8th), and Town & Country Planning (7th)
• Heriot-Watt University is ranked in the top 25% in the UK for 10 subjects – Accounting & Finance, Art & Design, Building, Business & Management Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mathematics, and Mechanical Engineering

Heriot-Watt University Ranking in QS World’s University Rankings 2017/18

• Heriot-Watt University is ranked 312th in the world, 40th in UK and 7th in Scotland
  The University was also ranked 15th in the UK top for our proportion of international students and 21st in the UK international faculty.

Heriot-Watt University Ranking in the QS Top 50 under 50 2015

• A ranking of the world’s top 50 universities established within the last 50 years.
• 34th in the world, 3rd in the UK and 1st in Scotland.

Heriot-Watt University Ranking in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017

• Top 150 worldwide for Chemical Engineering, and Civil and Structural Engineering
• Top 200 worldwide for Statistics & Operational Research (Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics)
• Ranked in the top universities worldwide for 11 subjects: Linguistics; Computer Science and information Systems; Chemical Engineering; Civil and Structural Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Chemistry; Mathematics; Physics and Astronomy; Business and Management Studies; Statistics and Operational Research (Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics).

Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014

• REF 2014 named Heriot-Watt in the top 25% of UK universities, with 82% of our research ranked as world-leading or internationally excellent. We ranked 9th university in the UK and 1st in Scotland for research impact.

Employability of Heriot-Watt University Graduates

• The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017 listed the average starting salary for a Heriot-Watt graduate as £22,362 six months after graduation which places us 35th in UK.
• 95% of Heriot-Watt students are in employment or further study within six months of graduation

Why Study at Heriot-Watt University

As one of the most progressive and international institutions based in Scotland, you will have the opportunity to thrive, both personally and academically during your time with Heriot-Watt.

• You will learn from world leading academics
  • Heriot-Watt University’s learning environment seeks to offer you the very best in terms of study programmes which apply knowledge to real world challenges. We are ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide (QS World University Rankings 2017/18) and in the top 20 universities in the UK (The Guardian University League Table 2017). We are top 10 in the UK and 1st in Scotland for research impact (REF 2014).
• Heriot-Watt University offers help to finance your studies

  

  • Each year the university enable hundreds of students to enhance their educational experience through a variety of Heriot-Watt and externally funded Scholarships and bursaries, including opportunities funded by the University’s generous Alumni community, based all over the globe.
• You will become globally connected
  • Heriot-Watt University encourages you to see the world, then change it. The university has 5 campuses and 150 learning partners around the world. You can take advantage of opportunities to transfer your study to campuses in Scotland, Dubai and Malaysia through their Go Global inter campus exchange programme. Heriot-Watt University is one of Scotland’s most international universities, so there are plenty of opportunities to meet the world at their UK campuses.
• You will become highly employable

  

  • The very nature of a Heriot-Watt research-informed education, underpinned by their values, ensures you will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills and confidence to be specialists in your chosen fields and professions. Global companies actively seek out our graduates as they are work ready. This is why more than 95% of Heriot-Watt University students are in graduate-level jobs or further study six months after completing their programme.
• You will develop life-long connections
  • When you join Heriot-Watt you become part of a global family. Heriot-Watt has over 116,000 alumni worldwide. The Watt Club was founded in 1854 and is the oldest graduate club in the UK. Lifetime membership is automatic upon graduation from Heriot-Watt, and is free to all graduates of the University.

The Best Undergraduate & Postgraduate Programmes in Malaysia at Top Ranking Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

The Best Foundation Programmes at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

The Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Foundation Programme offers the following tailored pathways into the some of the best undergraduate degree programmes in Malaysia.

• Foundation in Science
• Foundation in Business and Design

The best business degree programmes at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

• Actuarial Science BSc (Hons)
• Accounting & Business Finance MA (Hons)
• International Business Management MA (Hons)
• Bachelor of Business Administration BBA (Hons)
• Business and Finance MA (Hons)
• Business Management with Enterprise MA (Hons)
• Business Management with Human Resource Management MA (Hons)
• Business Management with Marketing MA (Hons)

The best psychology degree programmes at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

• Psychology BSc (Hons)
• Psychology with Management BSc (Hons)

The Best Engineering Degree Programmes at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

• Chemical Engineering BEng (Hons)
• Chemical Engineering with Oil and Gas Technology (MEng)
• Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) / (MEng)
• Construction Project Management BSc (Hons)
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons) / MEng
• Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)
• Petroleum Engineering BEng (Hons)
• Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons)

The Best Postgraduate Degree Programmes at Heriot Watt University Malaysia

Heriot-Watt University offers a range of professionally relevant and recognised postgraduate degree programmes. The disciplines are designed to meet the demand and economic drivers in the South East Asia region and currently include business, energy, built environment and a range of engineering specialisms.

• Business Psychology MSc
• Construction Project Management MSc
• Energy MSc
• International Business Management with Marketing MSc
• Master of Business Administration, MBA
• Petroleum Engineering MSc
• Quantity Surveying MSc
• Renewable Energy Engineering MSc
• Strategic Project Management MSc

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About Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University’s heritage dates back to 1821 since when their community of scholars has been developing transformational solutions to specific global problems. They are specialists in engineering, business and science and leaders in innovative global education for a future world.

Heriot-Watt University is global

• Heriot-Watt University has five campuses across the world: Edinburgh, Scottish Borders, Orkney, Dubai and Malaysia, as well as 53 Approved Learning Partners (ALPs) and educational collaborative partners in 150 countries
• Heriot-Watt University has over 30,000 students studying at their campuses and online through distance learning (year end 2016)
• One third of their on-campus students studying in Scotland are from outside the UK, making Heriot-Watt one of the most internationally diversified of any UK university

Heriot-Watt University is connected

• The Watt Club is oldest graduate club in the UK
• Heriot-Watt University has over 116,000 alumni worldwide in over 190 countries
• They are the university of choice for business and industry​ and Heriot-Watt University graduates are sought by the best organisations worldwide

Heriot-Watt University are experts and leaders

• The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 ranked Heriot-Watt 22nd in the UK, with 82% of our research as world-leading or internationally excellent
• Heriot-Watt University is 9th in the UK and 1st in Scotland for research impact
• Over 80% of Heriot-Watt University academic staff are currently engaged in research at internationally recognised levels
• Heriot-Watt University is in the top 2% of universities globally, based on approximately 10,000 universities in the world (QS World’s University Rankings 2017/18)
• The National Student Survey 2016 placed Heriot-Watt University 28th in the UK and joint 3rd in Scotland, with 90% of students were satisfied overall with their course in over half of the University’s subject areas
• Top 30 in the UK and 4th in Scotland in the Guardian University League Table 2018
• Heriot-Watt University is 39th in the world and 13th in the UK for their international outlook based on THE World University Rankings 2016/17
• 95% of graduates are in employment or further study within six months of graduation

 

Research Standards at Heriot-Watt University

The university offers the advantages of a research-led teaching environment where advances in relevant fields are reflected in the syllabus.

In the 2008 RAE, 50% of the University’s research was rated as internationally excellent. Heriot-Watt had one of the highest RAE staff submission rates among Scottish universities.

The University plays a leading role in a number of Scottish research pooling initiatives including in the areas of Engineering (Scottish Research Partnership in Engineering), Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics and Marine Science.

The University has an extensive portfolio of research collaborations and is expanding this through the development of strategic alliances with key industry partners.

Heriot-Watt University delivers globally relevant and pioneering research with real impact. Our research informs policy, changes the world we live in and solves real problems for business and industry. In the REF 2014 survey of all UK universities:

• 82% of our research was found to be world-class
• we were 1st in the UK for General Engineering (joint submission with Edinburgh University)
• we were 2nd in the UK for Architecture, Built Environment and Planning (joint submission with Edinburgh University)
• we were 5th in the UK for Mathematical Sciences (joint submission with Edinburgh University).

Internationally Recognised Research at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

Heriot-Watt University is recognised internationally as a centre for high calibre research in science, engineering and business, and we are one of the UK’s leading universities for cutting edge, applied research.

The university continues to attract significant research funding year on year and nearly 90% ofHeriot-Watt University academic staff are involved in research activity.

World-Leading Expertise at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

Heriot-Watt University’s expertise in science and engineering is considered world leading and we are renowned for our applied and technological research and for our industry-oriented collaborative work.

Heriot-Watt University also works hard to share this expertise and participate extensively in Knowledge Transfer which helps businesses to improve their competitiveness and productivity.

Recent research in marine conservation for example has focused on marine habitat mapping for conservation purposes in the UK, Galapagos, Ecuador, Colombia and Panama alongside work to understand the impact of climate change (e.g. ocean warming and acidification) on marine species and habitats. Similar projects are being set up in Malaysia.

A Platform for Research Partnerships

The new Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Putrajaya campus will provide a dynamic platform from the creation of partnerships with other local universities through which the university can deliver research studentships and other funded research activities.

The university also hopes to work with Universities and other Higher Education Institutions in the surrounding region, particularly with those from ASEAN countries.

Key Areas of Research that Heriot-Watt University Malaysia will engage in

Examples of the areas Heriot-Watt University Malaysia expects to engage in include, sustainable development, biotechnologies, energy, water resource management, smart textiles and interior environments. It is likely that our research and knowledge transfer activities in Malaysia will reflect the six themes of the University’s core strategy which are:

• Environment and Climate Change
• Energy
• Transport and Infrastructure
• Physical and Life Sciences Interface
• Modeling and Risk
• Creativity, Design and Innovation

Students interested in registering at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, please go to this link. Affordable hostel accommodation is provided at safe and conducive condominiums in Cyberjaya with free bus shuttle to and from Heriot-Watt University Malaysia. Scholarships are available at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia to deserving students.

About Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, One of the Best Universities in Malaysia

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia’s first premises in Putrajaya opened to students in early 2013.  Heriot-Watt University Malaysia’s purpose-built campus in the city of Putrajaya is based only 25 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur.

Students at the Putrajaya campus join a vibrant, diverse community. The multi-cultural character of the campus provides opportunities to meet and mix with a broad range of international students and enjoy a supportive environment to help you make the best of your time as a student.

The university offers a range of activities to help students settle into university life, make friends and feel

part of the university community. Heriot-Watt University Malaysia provides opportunities for students to develop important skills and gain valuable experience, in addition to those offered by their academic programmes.

The university’s strengths and experience in business, finance, manufacturing, engineering, energy and the built environment research match well with local industry interests seeking opportunities to build links. Heriot-Watt University Malaysia already has relationships with some of the international companies with headquarters in Malaysia, particularly in areas such as electronics, photonics, marine and oil and gas.

A state-of-the-art learning environment at Heriot Watt University Malaysia

Heriot-Watt University’s campus is located close to the Putrajaya marina and to other purpose-built, modern leisure and sports facilities.

Situated in a stunning lakeside location in Putrajaya, the building boasts a variety of informal study spaces, an extensive library and easy access to IT facilities with wifi available throughout. Heriot-Watt University’s teaching spaces will be flexibly designed to allow for traditional lectures and studio-based learning, complemented by high-quality electronic teaching and learning resources.

There are common rooms throughout the campus, giving students space to socialise and relax. On the promenade, facing the lake, is the cafeteria with other stores and retail outlets planned.

The campus will provide a state-of-the-art teaching and learning environment, reflecting the university’s status as a leading provider of high-quality, professionally orientated education, knowledge transfer and research. When the campus is fully developed the university aims to support up to 4,000 students.

Heriot-Watt University’s students

• 7,880 students on UK campuses, including 5,800 undergraduates and 2,080 postgraduates.
• 3,181 students at our Dubai Campus, including 2,181 undergraduates and 1,000 postgraduates.
• The Watt Club, our alumni association, was founded in 1854 making it the oldest graduate club in the UK. The Club connects over 88,000 of our alumni.

Career-relevant education at Heriot-Watt University

Responding to the needs of business and industry defines their approach. Heriot-Watt University work in partnership with the professions to develop their degrees, ensuring a career-relevant education and an environment that helps to foster the leaders of tomorrow.

Their practical, leading edge research is focused on providing solutions and is helping to tackle some of the key challenges facing contemporary society.

Heriot-Watt University’s Graduates

Heriot-Watt University’s global alumni network

Heriot-Watt University has 96,000 alumni spread across the globe and this network of graduates is very important to us.

The Watt Club is the university’s alumni association which you automatically become part of when you graduate. It has been in existence since 1854 and is one of the oldest alumni associations in the UK.

The strong alumni base gives students opportunities to interact with industry representatives as well as their staff. This is proven statistically, with 94.3 per cent of Heriot-Watt University’s graduates employed within 6 months of graduation globally, ranking the university 10th in the UK for graduate employment.

Its success rate in the job market comes from a focus on courses which are geared to industry and which have a professional outcome. Strong links with the industry are a key factor, from alliances with oil and gas companies to research collaborations with more than 25 countries globally

Heriot-Watt University’s alumni in Malaysia

With 3,500 alumni, Malaysia has the biggest group of Heriot-Watt graduates outside of the UK and the university looks forward to the growth of this group as their new campus at Putrajaya becomes established. Current students can also benefit from the existing network with access to alumni mentoring, guest lectures, internships and other available services.

Many of the university’s Malaysian alumni have gone on to key roles with some of the country’s major companies, such as Petronas, YTL Corporation Berhad, Exxon Mobil, Motorola and PwC.

Students interested in registering at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, please go to this link.Affordable hostel accommodation is provided at safe and conducive condominiums in Cyberjaya with free bus shuttle to and from Heriot-Watt University Malaysia.

Scholarships are available at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia to deserving Malaysian students who have achieved high results in their SPM, STPM, A-Levels or UEC examinations.

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