in 2004, I came to Edinburgh to study for a master degree at Heriot watt university. I liked the course team support more than anything else, halfway through I thought seriously about leaving having loads of responsibility with my six years old son and husband who both spoke no English.
I disliked the course loads, but eventually, we graduated and that was real happiness, the hard work paid off.
I cherished the time I had at the chaplaincy as a safe space to meditate and read.
They used to host a free dinner every Wednesday where we cooked, and had a lot of fun including singing and dancing.

I am studying renewable energy engineering in Heriot Watt University.
My opinion about this university to begin with is immaculate and a boon for a healthy mental health. The location itself is a sight for sore eyes and to top that, the spread out vast architectural excellence of the academic buildings is well maintained. The curriculum is perfectly blended with projects , in class exams and assignments.
The only expectation would be field visits to actual companies dealing with renewable energy engineering systems to polish the networking realm but I’m hoping there will be some in the second semester. Career hubs and advice centres are quite helpful and the most valued principle is inclusiveness for all kinds of people,irrespective of their roots.

The program was exactly what I was looking for, it had the right amounts of theory, practical and even good exposure in terms of presentations. The professors were generally very supportive and always available. Sometimes assignments were a bit prescriptive, it might have been interesting to have more projects that pushed students to think out of the box.

Outside of studies, the university is always buzzing. There are tons of clubs and social events that you could participate in. Food options were generally very nice but could improve particularly for resident students. The location (in Academic City) was a constraint if you didn’t have access to a vehicle but that might have been resolved with the new campus.

It was definitely international, with its campuses spread across Edinburgh and Malaysia, but also through events/competitions that allowed global participation. It’s also pretty affiliated with engineering consultancies, a lot of my batch mates have found jobs in them either through our annual career fair or through collaborations in projects/dissertations.

Overall, I’d say Heriot-Watt is a pretty great place not only to get a good education but to also push the envelope on self-development and open doors to a wide range of professional opportunities.

The program is structured in a way that it offers what you need, materials and time to add to your knowledge. There is a one on one interaction with the lecturers that prove productive when it comes to Intel gathering and improving oneself.

This university is a great place for students from all over the world to come and explore their fields of interest and grow. The only thing I would recommend is better consideration to be taken to students issues by the student council.

Heriot watt is a great university with very friendly staff who help you whenever needed. Also by the test and submissions, it makes sure that the concept taught is clear to a student. I will recommend this university as it provides a good quality education.

It’s a great university to intermingle with different cultures and it provides students with multiple platforms to showcase their talents, encouraging extracurricular activities every month. Students are never bond and form a familial bond with their staff who are always welcoming.

The engineering degree exposed me to a lot of working knowledge and we are given several opportunities to use our creativity to build our skills. Moreover, the diverse student body and an experienced faculty also contribute to a better student experience. I would definitely recommend students to enrol and a good program overall.