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Heriot-Watt · QS #325
Hertfordshire · QS #851
Based on 12 datapoints
We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
7/12
Heriot-Watt
scored higher in 7 categories
5/12
Hertfordshire
scored higher in 5 categories
Heriot-Watt University leads in 7 of 12 key metrics (ranking, established, salary, salary (5y), scholarship). But University of Hertfordshire has strengths too — check each category below for the full picture.
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Heriot-Watt University
University of Hertfordshire
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (15m)
Median graduate salary 15 months after graduation
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
Scholarships
Number of scholarships
International Community
Top 3 source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.
72 countries · 31.2% international
77 countries · 57.5% international
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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