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Heriot-Watt University

Edinburgh, Scotland
~10,665 students

Heriot-Watt University is a global leader in accessible, practice-oriented education and research, specializing in engineering, business, and science. Established in 1821, it focuses on creating and exchanging knowledge that benefits society and developing solutions to global challenges across its international campuses.

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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 was subsequently granted university status by royal charter in 1966. It is the eighth-oldest higher education institution in the United Kingdom. The name Heriot-Watt was taken from Scottish inventor James Watt and Scottish philanthropist and goldsmith George Heriot.

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Riccarton and city links. More of a dedicated campus catchment — city PBSA should not assume easy fill from Heriot-Watt alone.

City avg rent
£160-£250/week
City occupancy
96-99%
City yield range
5.0-6.5%
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City
Edinburgh
Region
Scotland
Student population (approx)
10,665

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