Welcome to Heriot-Watt University UK
Congratulations and welcome to Heriot-Watt University UK! Before you arrive, complete the steps below to avoid common issues and delays for international students. If you have any questions, contact us and we’ll be happy to help!
Complete Your Pre-Arrival Checklist
Before you start on any of the steps, contact your local personal advisor. Simply select your region of the world below, and send your advisor an email, Skype, WhatsApp, or WeChat message. We look forward to meeting you very soon!
Africa
China
Latin America
Middle East
North America
North Asia
Russia / Central Asia / Eastern Europe
South Asia
Southeast Asia
UK and Western Europe
Ngoc Hoang (Vietnam)
+84 382 027 922
Whatsapp: +84 382 027 922
Skype: live:bichngoc.ufm
Email Ngoc Hoang
Sakshi Bhatia (India)
+91-995-351-0160
Whatsapp: +91-995-351-0160
Skype: arorasakshi187
Email Sakshi Bhatia
Review your conditional offer letter and make sure that you have submitted all documents listed as missing.
Once all your documents are submitted, please Get Your Confirmation of Acceptance (CAS)
As soon as you have your CAS, please Apply for Your Visa.
Learn more about applying for your student visa and student immigration information here.
Make your payment in full two weeks before you arrive to avoid enrollment delays.
- Please visit the Heriot-Watt flywire portal to complete the transfer process. Please note than you cannot use a US Credit card (we are currently not processing US credit cards on Flywire).
- Please be aware that if you do not pay your balance by the deadline as indicated on your Statement of Fees, the following may occur:
- Late fees may be charged.
- You may have your scholarship and/or waivers rescinded. In such cases, you will be responsible for the full cost of your program.
- You may encounter delays or other issues enrolling and registering for classes.
Enrollment is the process of formally joining the University and becoming a Heriot-Watt student. You agree to abide by the rules of the University and to pay any fees, and we ask you to confirm that we have your correct details.
When enrollment opens, you will enroll online using Student Self Service.
You log in using your Heriot-Watt University student ID number, beginning with H followed by eight digits which you can find on any recent correspondence from us. You will also need a PIN number, which is your date of birth in ddmmyy format.
The first time you log in, you will be asked to change your PIN number. Please keep these details safe, as you’ll need them the next time you log in.
Enrolling online involves checking and updating your personal details, checking your program and fees and agreeing to our terms and conditions,
You must also upload a photograph for your student identity card. This should be a clearly identifiable passport-style photograph.
After you complete online enrollment you will need to register for your courses online. Access to course registration may vary depending on your program, as you may require guidance before making your choices.
On completion of online enrollment you will be given access to your University email and myHWU Student Portal through which you can access many other services and facilities.
Please note you can only enroll online once you have an unconditional offer.
a. Edinburgh
b. Scottish Borders
c. Orkney
For all application and payment deadlines, as well as move-in and program start dates, please visit our Important Dates page. We look forward to meeting you in person!
Haven’t booked your travel arrangements yet? Check out our exclusive discounts for student flights.
After logging in to myHWU, navigate to the Online Induction.
a. Learn about Disability Services by reading this page.
b. Read about and install the SafeZone App.
c. Research setting up a bank account in the UK.
d. Learn about health care in the UK and registering with a GP.
e. Embarking on your educational journey in the United States shouldn’t come with the roadblock of finding a co-signer for financial aid. Shorelight recognizes this hurdle and has proactively partnered with premier financing organizations such as Fly Finance, MPower Financing, and Prodigy Finance. This strategic collaboration eliminates the traditional barriers international students face, such as the need for a co-signer, collateral, or an established US credit history, streamlining your path to securing educational funding.
Center for Academic Success
A website with access to virtual tutors, career advisors, and online resources to help you throughout your university studies
Getting ready to study abroad can be challenging! Would you like some help with that? Shorelight’s Center for Academic Success (CAS) has many free resources for you! For example, you can watch a quick webinar on Culture Shock and Mental Health, or take a short eLearning course on Obtaining Your Visa, Understanding Health Insurance, Major & Career Exploration, and so much more.
If you wish you could just ask a real person a question, you can also use the Live Chat button to reach one of our highly-trained support staff, or you can schedule a Zoom session with one of our friendly Student Success Coaches, Professional Tutors, or Career Services staff—all of whom are experts at helping international students with anything from pre-arrival support and campus life to academic subject areas and career guidance.
Don’t wait to activate your free account at CAS—you are eligible as soon as you pay your university deposit.
How to register:
- Click here or scan the QR code to find our Home page.
- Click the orange “Sign up now” button to request access.
- On the signup form, type your given name and family name as you are registered at your university.
- Type any email address that your university has on file for you (it can be a personal or university email).
- Create a password with at least one special character and 6-50 characters total.
- Type your password again. Write it down or save it in your browser.
- Type the full name of your university, not the abbreviation. Your status must be checked.
- Check the first box to accept the Terms & Conditions (feel free to read those first).
- Check the last box if you wish to receive emails from us.
- Click the large orange button that says, “Start your learning journey.”
- After self-registering, you’ll receive an email within two business days to let you know that your account is approved (or if not, how to fix the problem). Just follow the link to log in!
- Check your spam folder if you don’t see our email within two days—or just return to the Home page linked above to try logging in with your email and password. If you encounter any trouble, just use the Live Chat button at the bottom of our Home page.
If you were pre-registered:
- Some students may be admin-registered at the request of their university to save you the trouble of signing up.
- If you get an email from Shorelight’s Center for Academic Success saying that your account has been created, just follow the link to complete your registration. You only need to create your password and check the boxes (Steps 5-10 above).
- If you are told that you were admin-registered, but you can’t find our welcome email, just go to our Home page, click “Sign up now” and complete Steps 3-10. If you can’t guess the right email or how your name was entered, use our LiveChat to get help.