Heriot-Watt University
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC000278
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- Jan. 15, 1934
- Legal form
- Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)
Address
- Address
- George Heriot Wing
Edinburgh Campus
Edinburgh
EH14 4AS
Contact
- Website
hw.ac.uk
Activities
'It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals','It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations','It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of education'
From a pioneering institute born out of the Scottish Enlightenment in 1821, to a leader in transnational education, Heriot-Watt has become a global university through a commitment to its vision, mission and ethos. Our vision is to be world leading within all our areas of specialism. Our mission is to create and exchange knowledge that benefits society and ethos. We put our community of students, staff and alumni at the heart of everything we do. Our distinctive strengths will continue to build a global university that pioneers innovation in education, research and enterprise Our Values Inspire curiosity to learn and find solutions that transform lives. Belong to a diverse, inclusive and international community working together across boundaries and cultures. Collaborate by working in partnership to shape the future whilst taking responsibility for our own actions. Celebrate excellence and take pride in the achievements of our students, staff and alumni
Objectives: The University shall engage in, and promote, original research and shall be a teaching, examining and awarding body. Its objects shall be to advance education, knowledge and wisdom by research, knowledge exchange, scholarship, learning and teaching, for the benefit of individuals and society at large (hereinafter called 'the Objects').
Areas of operation
- Main operating location
- City of Edinburgh
- Geographical spread
- UK and overseas
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | £308,456,000 | £318,344,000 | 2,514 | PDF 3.1 MB |
| July 31, 2024 | £292,278,000 | £241,489,000 | - | |
| July 31, 2023 | £273,214,000 | £287,547,000 | - | |
| July 31, 2022 | £260,621,000 | £295,343,000 | - | |
| July 31, 2021 | £235,069,000 | £232,870,000 | - |