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Book your arrival slot

For a smooth move in day

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What to pack | International guide

Key items you'll want to consider bringing

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Budgeting tips to know before you move in

Our top 5 tips to help you manage your money

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Arrivals Day at Heriot-Watt Edinburgh

First moments, new faces and life on campus begins

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Need comfy bedding? Get a Heriot Watt bedding pack

Available to purchase from your main reception

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What is an Advance Rent Payment (ARP)?

(And why it's important you pay it)

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What to pack - essential guide

Essential items you need for university

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Free Meningococcal B (MenB) Vaccination

Are you eligible for the free MenB vaccination?

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TV Licensing - Don't risk a fine

When do you need a TV licence?

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FREE bus pass for under 22

Where will free bus travel take you?

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Accommodation FAQs

You may have questions before you arrive at Heriot-Watt

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Accommodation Guarantee

What Does it Mean?

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Contemporary En-Suite Room Tour

Take a look around our contemporary en suite room

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Traditional En-Suite Room Tour

Take a look around our traditional en suite room

New to Scottish Borders

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Your 2026/2027 Residence Handbook

The Residence Handbook is a great resource...

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Your Arrivals Day at Heriot-Watt Scottish Borders

Move in, meet neighbours and start campus life

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How to get from the Borders campus to the city

By train and bus

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My first week at Scottish Borders

Andrea, a Textile Design student experience

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Laundry at Scottish Borders Campus

Make laundry day a breeze

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Reporting Maintenance Issues - Scottish Borders

Help us by reporting any maintenance defects in your room

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Scottish Borders Campus Map

Explore and figure out where everything is

Locked out at Scottish Borders campus?

Hopefully, it never happens to you...