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Heriot-Watt University

Edinburgh · QS World #325

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University of Dundee

Dundee · QS World #447

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/10

Heriot-Watt

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

5/10

Dundee

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Heriot-Watt University and University of Dundee are evenly matched: each leads in 5 of 10 categories where both have data. Heriot-Watt University is ahead on ranking, established, international, graduate salary, scholarship; University of Dundee on ranking, satisfaction, employment, courses.

Heriot-Watt University vs University of Dundee at a glance

Heriot-Watt University and University of Dundee both teach 27 subject areas, the largest being Mathematics, Economics and Design & Fashion. Heriot-Watt University offers 214 courses across 48 subject areas; University of Dundee offers 498 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,080 a year at Heriot-Watt University and £23,150 at University of Dundee: Heriot-Watt University is about £3,070 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,180 a year at Heriot-Watt University and £23,700 at University of Dundee: University of Dundee is about £480 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Heriot-Watt University is higher in 11 and University of Dundee in 3. The widest gap is in Physics: £25,500 three years after graduating from Heriot-Watt University, against £34,500 from University of Dundee. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Dundee is higher in 9 and Heriot-Watt University in 3.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#325
QS World
#447
#401
THE World
#301
#41
Guardian UK
#37
1821
Established
1881
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Heriot-Watt University

University of Dundee

82%
90.1%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£35,400
£35,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.8%
83.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

31.2%
17.8%

International

International student share

214
498

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

42
0

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Heriot-Watt

72 countries · 31.2% international

  • 🇮🇳India29.8%
  • 🇨🇳China17.1%
  • 🇫🇷France6.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia5.2%
VS

Dundee

75 countries · 17.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India15.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China10.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.1%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.4%

Subjects

27 subjects you can study at both

Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

Heriot-Watt University

University of Dundee

Also taught at both: Marketing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Planning & Housing, Biological Sciences (General), Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, General Engineering, Zoology & Animal Biology, Games Design & Computer Animation.

Only at Heriot-Watt University

Only at University of Dundee

Fees

What it costs international students

The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

Undergraduate

Heriot-Watt University
£20,080
University of Dundee
£23,150

Heriot-Watt University is about £3,070 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Heriot-Watt University
£24,180
University of Dundee
£23,700

University of Dundee is about £480 a year cheaper.

Outcomes

Graduate outcomes by subject

Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

Heriot-Watt University

University of Dundee

  • Mathematics

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    85%Satisfaction83%

  • Economics

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    92%Satisfaction74%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    78%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    81%Satisfaction97%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    74%Satisfaction96%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    81%Satisfaction91%

  • Civil Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    84%Satisfaction98%

  • Accounting

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    74%Satisfaction93%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    No dataSatisfaction84%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    83%Satisfaction92%

  • Physics

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    89%Satisfaction94%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    76%SatisfactionNo data

Showing the 12 largest of 14 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Heriot-Watt University

International Merit Scholarship

£500,000

Deadline: N/A

MBA 20th Anniversary Scholarship

£64,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)

£21,800

Deadline: N/A

Future Planner Scholarship

100%

Deadline: Jun 2026

The Dunsmore Scholarship for MScR Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

100%

Deadline: May 2026

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University of Dundee

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FAQ

Heriot-Watt University vs University of Dundee: common questions

Is Heriot-Watt University or University of Dundee cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,080 a year at Heriot-Watt University and £23,150 at University of Dundee: Heriot-Watt University is about £3,070 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,180 a year at Heriot-Watt University and £23,700 at University of Dundee: University of Dundee is about £480 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

What subjects can you study at both Heriot-Watt University and University of Dundee?

Both universities teach 27 subject areas: Mathematics, Economics, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Computer Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Psychology (General), Civil Engineering, Accounting, Business & Management (General), Ecology & Conservation, Management and 15 more.

Is Heriot-Watt University or University of Dundee better for Mathematics?

Mathematics graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from Heriot-Watt University, and £26,000 from University of Dundee. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at Heriot-Watt University and 83% at University of Dundee. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Heriot-Watt University or University of Dundee offer more courses?

University of Dundee lists 498 courses on CourseOptions and Heriot-Watt University lists 214 courses.

What can you study at Heriot-Watt University but not at University of Dundee?

Heriot-Watt University teaches 21 subject areas that University of Dundee does not, including Ancient Languages, Building & Construction, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Food Production & Technology, French, Statistics, Software Engineering and 13 more.

What can you study at University of Dundee but not at Heriot-Watt University?

University of Dundee teaches 43 subject areas that Heriot-Watt University does not, including Law, Dentistry, Environmental Sciences, Politics & International Relations, English Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Philosophy, Nursing (General) and 35 more.

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Heriot-Watt University214 courses · 42 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Dundee498 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses