How long does it take to get an offer letter from Heriot-Watt University?
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For undergraduate courses, Heriot-Watt University aims to make decisions typically around Mid-May for the applications submitted in January. These decisions will be available on UCAS Track. In the case of postgraduate applications, all applications are carefully considered by the appropriate staff in the relevant school and the applicants are going to receive a response as soon as possible. For some programs, where the volume of applications is too high, the applicants should hear back from Heriot-Watt University within 6 weeks.
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