Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh · Scotland · Medium
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Graduate earnings (5yr) | £35,400 (Sector median: £30,900) |
| Graduate earnings (3yr) | £30,300 (Sector median: £27,593) |
| Graduate earnings (1yr) | £25,900 (Sector median: £24,646) |
| Sustained employment | 86.9% |
| Offer rate | 88.7% (8,480 applicants) |
| Student satisfaction (NSS) | 79.9% (Average of 7 NSS theme scores. Benchmark: 82.4%) |
| Financial stability | Amber (Surplus: -3.2%) |
| Total students | 9,845 (31.2% international) |
| Median monthly rent | £1,432 (UK median: £1,381) |
Top subjects by graduate earnings
| Subject | Median earnings (5yr) |
|---|---|
| Mathematical sciences | £46,000 |
| Computing | £44,500 |
| Economics | £40,000 |
| Engineering | £39,400 |
| Architecture, building and planning | £38,000 |
Nearest station: Curriehill (1.0 km)
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Data years: earnings: LEO 2022/2023, entry: UCAS 2025, satisfaction: NSS 2025, finance: HESA 2024/25, students: HESA 2024/25, outcomes: Graduate Outcomes 2023/24