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Key information. With a history dating back to 1821, Heriot-Watt University has a long and rich tradition of excellence and a proven track record of educating, inspiring and challenging the professionals of tomorrow.
- Origins of our name
Over the centuries the George Heriot's Trust's investments...
- Our heritage
The College becomes a Central Institution, teaching to...
- Origins of our name
Over the centuries the George Heriot's Trust's investments grew until by 1885 the Governors could afford to use surplus funds to support the Watt Institution and School of Arts and so created Heriot-Watt College, the forerunner to Heriot-Watt University.
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Heriot-Watt University (Scottish Gaelic: Oilthigh Heriot-Watt) is a public research university based in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was established in 1821 as the School of Arts of Edinburgh, the world's first mechanics' institute, and was subsequently granted university status by royal charter in 1966.
The College becomes a Central Institution, teaching to degree standard with the Associates of Heriot-Watt College award. 1934 Heriot-Watt became the home of acclaimed novelist Dame Muriel Spark.
Heriot-Watt University is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the UK and originated as the School of Arts of Edinburgh, the world’s first mechanics institute, in 1821. In 1966 it became a university by Royal Charter.
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Established in 1966, Heriot-Watt University now occupies a 154 ha (380 acre) campus at Riccarton, in SW Edinburgh. With 21,300 students (of which 14,100 are off-campus), 1570 staff and an income exceeding £134 million (2009), it is the city's second University.
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Heriot-Watt University was established in 1821 as the world's first mechanics institute. It went through a number of subsequent name changes and then in 1966, achieved university status and was named Heriot-Watt University. The university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the UK.
