The Academic Registry is responsible for a range of academic administrative services in relation to students, staff and courses at all the University campuses. The site includes information on tuition fees, examinations, graduation, senate, learning and teaching, quality assurance, as well as specific information for international, undergraduate and postgraduate students. A useful set of links to student services can also be accessed from this site.

see also: academic, fees, graduation, quality, registration, registry

Do you have a question about exams or the examination process at Heriot-Watt? Please consult our examination information to find details of examination dates and timetables, seating plans, conduct in examinations, invigilation, grading, result dates, sitting examinations off-campus and more.

see also: dates

The appointment of External and Internal Examiners is a fundamental factor in maintaining standards in research and the procedure for appointment ensures that such standards are upheld. External Examiners for Higher research degrees are appointed by the Postgraduate Studies Committee. For each candidate undertaking research they must be examined by at least two Examiners, of whom at least one must be an External Examiner. You can find the forms and documents for the nomination of external examiners, the appointment approval requirements, examination procedures and more in this section.

see also: thesis