Kirithika Review at Heriot-Watt University [HW UNI], Edinburgh | Collegedunia

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Kirithika
Heriot-Watt University, MSc in Robotics
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2026(Enrolled 2022)

Course Curriculum

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  • The course which i took is upto date except in the aspects of ROS but the curriculum is shifting towards the needing technological development. We are allowed to work on the robots in the national robotarium as oir dissertation work. There would be 2 to 3 classes in a day with each classes ranging from 1 to 2 hours and lab works 4 to 6 hours.
  • The average number of students is minimum 160 in my class.

Admission Experience

  • I chose this university because of the National Robotarium, which influences my course in robotics. 
  • I applied to the university through a consultation agency the process was really smooth, and they helped and guided me throughout the process.
  • Since I applied right after my UG they gave me a waiver of No IELTS Since my UG was English medium taught and my high school percentage of English was above 90. There was no requirements of GRE.

Faculty

10

  • Faculty to student ratio is on par, and they help you with the things your troubled apart from them we have teaching assistants and general tutor for queries regarding studies and general matters. 

Campus Life

10

  • The campus has a student work lab named Grid. And other smaller labs in the main building. 
  • The student union providing cafe , open space for events , mini bar.  The library is accessible 24x7 students can access anytime.
  • Printing facilities available. Student convenience store and central cafeteria is available.
  • Postgraduate building with beautiful study rooms. A lake view for a calm evening. Residential life hub for students living on campus. 
  • Student services- visa , health , career guidance. On campus general practitioner for health advices. Oriom - biggest sports centre in scotland part of university and accessible to students. Different sports club is available. 
  • Different art and crafts, movie , entertainment clubs are available.  Woman on stem team providing support for girls in field of stem.Clubs such as robotics , gen ai are also remarkable.  Worship places for all religions is present.

Part Time Jobs

  • The students are encouraged to do part time as student union memeber, cafe , convenience store, and reslife hub on campus. 

Placement

10

  • As per job requirements Heriot-Watt provides 2 years master courses with 1 year teaching and 2nd year placement advices. The career hub helps us with clarification of resume , cover letter and provide the opportunity to the students.

Accommodation

Off Campus
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  • There is choice of non en suite, en suite, and studio apartment in university accommodation. Based on the choice the amount varies from £6000 pounds to £12000 per year. Cleaning support and other general.amenoties support availabe for the students living on campus.

Exams

  • IELTS is required. LOR , Resume , SOP - are required.

Fees

  • Total fee for my course was £28000.

Scholarship

  • I was provided outstanding sum of £6000 offer.