Heriot-Watt University

Edinburgh: An Inspiring City

Historic and beautiful, a cultural capital that fuels the senses whether you love the arts or nature, nightlife or study life, Edinburgh is stimulating and inspirational and never, ever boring. 

It's one of the world's great cities, cosmopolitan and friendly, at the heart of the country's political scene, with a social and environmental conscience and visually, is simply stunning. 

Climb to the top of one of Edinburgh's hills and savour a view that has enchanted and inspired generations of thinkers, innovators and inventors - for centuries Edinburgh has been at the centre of discovery and learning.

Walk cobbled streets and discover historic corners. Then find yourself in the midst of modern technology and discovery, in a city that embraces fresh thinking and is an incubator for groundbreaking business and ideas.

Be Future Ready

Living on our beautiful Edinburgh campus is a great way to meet others from all over the world and make lifelong friends. Our student accommodation is conveniently located within easy reach of the teaching buildings, sports facilities, catering venues and the Student Union.

We have 2,000 residential places available at our Edinburgh campus with a range of room types and prices. Please note all of our accommodation is self-catered and single occupancy.

You will have your own study bedroom, the majority of which have en-suite bathrooms, and access to broadband and laundry facilities. We have a friendly Residences Life team who are there to help you settle in and sort out any problems you might encounter during your time living on campus. There is also 24-hour SafeGuarding on campus to assist with any issues that may arise.