Heriot-Watt University

A boulder’s throw from the ancient stones of Edinburgh sit the much less geriatric bricks of Heriot-Watt University. Named after a jeweller and a steam pioneer, it’s a green, serene, 9-to-5 kind of place. Students who live off-campus don’t tend to hang around come teatime, so the place can feel a bit bleak after hours...more detail The second, Scottish Borders Campus, is 37 miles away in Galashiels and many students spend time on both. Courses mirror the interests of the university's namesakes: science, industry, engineering and textiles. Logistics, Photonics and Petroleum engineering are the poster-subjects and it’s got one of the UK’s two centres in actuarial maths and statistics...more on academic The normally apolitical Student’s Association was one of the first to campaign against top-up fees...more on the SA Sports provision is excellent, with the impressive National Squash Centre and a pro-quality Sports Academy (shared with Hearts FC)...more on sports All housing’s on site and those who turn down a bed in the first year can get one in the second...more on housing

Woohoo: Great record in widening participation, with cash support to match
Boo: With relatively few girlies, not ideal for lads looking for lurve
Tel: (0131) 449 5111
E-mail: enquiries@hw.ac.uk
Website: www.hw.ac.uk