Heriot-Watt University 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 subsequently granted university status by royal charter in 1966. It is the eighth-oldest higher education institute in the UK.

Heriot-Watt is a specialist, pioneering University with a global presence, world renowned, innovative research and highly employable graduates.