Heriot-Watt University, is characterized by innovation, openness and collaboration. Ranked among the world’s best universities,From a pioneering institute born out of the Scottish Enlightenment, today we are shaping the world, a global university, a leader in transnational education. Echoing our founding principles of tailoring our curriculum to the needs of modern society, we are a powerful driver of the economy wherever we are in the world. In all of our communities we create a distinct university experience, a springboard for an international career.Our professional services are encompassed by a number of directorates, covering areas such as: research, enterprise, information, finance, registry, people and governance.