Situated to the west of Edinburgh in 380 acres of parkland, Heriot Watt is one of the leading universities for business and industry in the UK, with specialisms in science, engineering, business and language. Courses are modern and career focussed, and the university has excellent links with industry, encouraging students to take work placements both in the UK and abroad. The Heriot-Watt campus is home to Oriam, Scotland’s new world class National Sports Performance centre, and has an active Students Union which brings students together through clubs and societies based on everything from sports and computer gaming to food, drink and music.