International Study Centre

The International Study Centre offers international students who do not meet direct academic entry requirements, specialist preparation for both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at Heriot-Watt University.

Joining the International Study Centre guarantees that you will receive a conditional offer of a degree place at the University:

• The Undergraduate Certificate equates to the first year of a four-year Honours degree, and leads directly to the second year of an undergraduate programme. Undergraduate certificates are available in: Business and Management; Engineering; and Mathematics, Computer Science and Information Systems .
• The Pre-Masters leads to a choice of over 25 taught Masters degrees at Heriot-Watt University. Soon after you join, you will be helped to nominate the degree programme onto which you want to progress.

International Study Centre courses are validated by Heriot-Watt University and taught by specialists in university preparation. Your progress will be monitored at all times to make sure you remain on track to successfully complete the programme. You will also benefit from regular assessment through examination and marked coursework.

As a student at the International Study Centre, you'll live and study on campus, so you'll have access to all the campus facilities and you'll be able to integrate fully into University life. 

Find out more on the International Study Centre website, download the prospectus, or contact an adviser.