Heriot-Watt became a University in 1966 but our origins date back to 1821 as the world's first mechanics institute, Heriot-Watt is a specialist, pioneering University, with a global presence, world renowned, innovative research and highly employable graduates. Heriot-Watt University is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the UK. The university is ranked among the World's Top 500 by both Times Higher Education World University Rankings and QS World University Rankings. And is also recognized in the top 4% of universities globally, based on approximately 10,000 universities in the world.
