Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh Napier University is a public university located in Edinburgh, Scotland. The university was named after John Napier, a 16th-century Scottish mathematician and philosopher.

Edinburgh Napier University has three campuses situated in Merchiston, Craiglockhart, and Sighthill. The university is home to more than 20,000 students hailing from 150 different countries, of whom over 8,000 are international students.

The institute boasts a great reputation for film education in partnership with the Edinburgh College of Art. Edinburgh Napier University offers more than 150 undergraduate programmes, 100 postgraduate programmes, and a wide range of scholarships for international students.

In 2015, the university received the Queen’s Anniversary Prize in recognition of its world-renowned contributions to timber engineering, sustainable construction, and wood science—the highest honour in UK higher education. The professor and teachers hold strong links to various leading industries.

Edinburgh Napier University’s mission is to empower its communities to apply business knowledge for positive societal impact. Their strategy includes:

1. Build Careers
2. Grow Networks
3. Advance Knowledge
4. Grow Sustainably

The roots of the Edinburgh Napier University go back to 1964 with the establishment of Napier Technical College. The name was inspired by Scottish mathematician and philosopher John Napier.

In 1966, it was changed into Napier College of Science and Technology, and in 1974, it merged with Edinburgh College of Commerce and became Napier College of Commerce and Technology.

In 1986, the institute was renamed Napier Polytechnic and officially became Napier University in 1992. In 2009, the university adopted its current name, ‘Edinburgh Napier University.’

Edinburgh Napier University holds accreditation from many prestigious professional bodies. Some of them are:

1. Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
2. BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
3. British Psychological Society (BPS)
4. Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)
5. Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
6. Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
7. Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
8. Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)
9. Energy Institute (EI)
10. Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
11. Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland (ICAS)
12. Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)
13. Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
14. Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
15. Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)

Craiglockhart Campus:

1. Silver-skinned 200-seat Lindsay Stewart lecture theatre
2. Second 400-seat lecture theatre
3. Multimedia and language labs
4. Extensive library and access to more than 100 computers
5. Light and airy double-height atrium with Starbucks coffee shop

Merchiston Campus:

1. 500-seat Jack Kilby Computing Centre
2. State-of-the-art music studios
3. TV and radio studios
4. Newsroom
5. Computer games lab
6. Networking labs featuring the latest Cisco kit
7. Bright Red Triangle business incubator

Sighthill Campus:

1. Sport and exercise science labs
2. Environmental chamber to simulate high-altitude conditions
3. Biotech labs
4. 1,000 sq m clinical skills centre including mock hospital wards and high-dependency unit
5. Five-storey Learning Resource Centre (LRC), with cafe, library and IT facilities plus stunning views over Edinburgh
6. Four-storey atrium with Starbucks franchise
7. [EN]GAGE gym and sports hall

Undergraduate

1. Accounting
2. Accounting & Finance
3. Accounting With Corporate Finance
4. Acting & English
5. Animal & Conservation Biology
6. Animal & Conservation Biology (with Study Abroad)
7. Animal & Conservation Biology (with Work Placement)
8. Animation for Games (Advanced Entry)
9. Applied Microbiology
10. Applied Microbiology (with Study Abroad)
11. Applied Microbiology (with Work Placement)
12. Architectural Technology
13. Architectural Technology (with Study Abroad)
14. Biological Sciences
15. Biological Sciences (with Study Abroad)
16. Biological Sciences (with Work Placement)
17. Biomedical Science
18. Biomedical Science (with Study Abroad)
19. Biomedical Science (with Work Placement)
20. Building Surveying
21. Business & Enterprise (Top-Up)
22. Business & Enterprise In Sport (Top-Up)
23. Business Management
24. Business Management (Top-Up)
25. Business Management (West Lothian College)
26. Business Management (with Study Abroad)
27. Business Management (with Work Placement)
28. Business Management With Entrepreneurship
29. Business Management with HRM (Top-Up)
30. Business Management with Human Resource Management
31. Business Management with Human Resource Management (with Study Abroad)
32. Business Management with Human Resource Management (with Work Placement)
33. Business Management With Marketing
34. Business Management With Marketing (Top-Up)
35. Business Management With Marketing (with Study Abroad)
36. Business Management With Marketing (with Work Placement)
37. Civil & Transportation Engineering
38. Civil Engineering
39. Civil Engineering (5 Years)
40. Civil Engineering (with Study Abroad)
41. Computer Science
42. Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)
43. Computer Systems & Networks
44. Computer Systems & Networks (with Study Abroad)
45. Computer Systems & Networks (with Work Placement)
46. Computing
47. Computing (with Study Abroad)
48. Computing (with Work Placement)
49. Criminology
50. Criminology (with Study Abroad)
51. Criminology (with Work Placement)
52. Cybersecurity & Forensics
53. Cybersecurity & Forensics (with Study Abroad)
54. Cybersecurity & Forensics (with Work Placement)
55. Data Science
56. Digital Media & Interaction Design
57. Digital Media & Interaction Design (with Study Abroad)
58. Digital Media & Interaction Design (with Work Placement)
59. Digital Media & Interaction Design Global
60. Digital Media & Interaction Design Global (with Study Abroad)
61. Electrical & Electronic Engineering (5 Years)
62. Electrical and Electronic Engineering
63. Energy & Environmental Engineering
64. Energy & Environmental Engineering (with Work Placement)
65. English
66. English & Film
67. Film
68. Financial Services
69. Financial Services (with Work Placement)
70. Football Coaching, Performance and Development (with Scottish FA)
71. Games Development
72. Games Development (with Work Placement)
73. Graphic Design
74. Graphic Design (with Study Abroad)
75. Human Resource Management with Organisational Psychology
76. Informatics for Business
77. Intercultural Business Communication and Tourism Management (with Work Placement)
78. Interior & Spatial Design
79. International Business Management
80. International Business Management (with Study Abroad)
81. International Business Management (with Work Placement)
82. International Festival & Event Management
83. International Festival & Event Management (with Study Abroad)
84. International Festival & Event Management (with Work Placement)
85. International Hospitality Management
86. International Hospitality Management (with Study Abroad)
87. International Hospitality Management (with Work Placement)
88. International Hospitality Management & Festival & Event
89. International Hospitality Management & Festival & Event (with Study Abroad)
90. International Hospitality Management & Festival & Event (with Work Placement)
91. International Hospitality Management & Tourism
92. International Hospitality Management & Tourism (with Study Abroad)
93. International Hospitality Management & Tourism (with Work Placement)
94. International Tourism & Airline Management
95. International Tourism & Airline Management (with Study Abroad)
96. International Tourism & Airline Management (with Work Placement)
97. International Tourism Management
98. International Tourism Management (with Study Abroad)
99. International Tourism Management (with Work Placement)
100. Journalism
101. Journalism (with Study Abroad)
102. Journalism (with Work Placement)
103. Law
104. Law (2 Years)
105. Marine & Freshwater Biology
106. Marine & Freshwater Biology (with Study Abroad)
107. Marketing Management
108. Marketing Management (Top-Up)
109. Marketing Management (with Study Abroad)
110. Marketing Management (with Work Placement)
111. Marketing With Digital Media
112. Marketing With Digital Media (with Study Abroad)
113. Marketing With Digital Media (with Work Placement)
114. Mass Communications
115. Mass Communications, Advertising and Public Relations
116. Mechanical Engineering
117. Mechanical Engineering (5 Years)
118. Mechanical Engineering (with Work Placement)
119. Mechanical Engineering (with Work Placement) (5 Years)
120. Music
121. Nursing (Adult)
122. Nursing (Adult) (with Placement Years )
123. Nursing Studies (Top-Up)
124. Photography
125. Physical Activity & Health
126. Physical Activity & Health (with Study Abroad)
127. Physical Activity & Health (with Work Placement)
128. Policing & Criminology
129. Policing & Criminology (with Study Abroad)
130. Policing & Criminology (with Work Placement)
131. Product Design
132. Psychology
133. Psychology (with Study Abroad)
134. Psychology (with Work Placement)
135. Psychology With Sociology
136. Psychology With Sociology (with Study Abroad)
137. Psychology With Sociology (with Work Placement)
138. Quantity Surveying
139. Real Estate Surveying
140. Social Sciences
141. Social Sciences (with Study Abroad)
142. Social Sciences (with Work Placement)
143. Software Engineering
144. Software Engineering (5 Years)
145. Software Engineering (with Study Abroad)
146. Software Engineering (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
147. Software Engineering (with Work Placement)
148. Software Engineering (with Work Placement) (5 Years)
149. Sound Design
150. Sport & Exercise Science
151. Sport & Exercise Science (with Study Abroad)
152. Sport & Exercise Science (with Work Placement)
153. Sports Coaching
154. Sports Coaching (with Study Abroad)
155. Sports Coaching (with Work Placement)
156. Stage and Screen Acting
157. Television
158. User Experience (UX) Design
159. Web Design & Development
160. Web Design & Development (with Study Abroad)
161. Web Design & Development (with Work Placement)

Postgraduate

1. Accounting
2. Acting for Stage and Screen
3. Advanced Film Practice
4. Advanced Materials Engineering
5. Advanced Structural Engineering
6. Applied Criminology & Forensic Psychology
7. Applied Criminology & Forensic Psychology (with Work Placement)
8. Applied Forensic Psychology
9. Applied Social Research
10. Applied Sport Science
11. Architectural Technology & Sustainable Building Performance
12. Automation & Control
13. Biomedical Science
14. Business Analytics
15. Business Information Technology
16. Business Management
17. Business Management (Entrepreneurship)
18. Business Management (Human Resource Management)
19. Business Management 1  (Leadership and Innovation)
20. Business Management (Project Management) (Online)
21. Career Guidance & Development
22. Career Guidance & Development (with Work Placement)
23. Career Guidance and Development (Online)
24. Computing
25. Computing with Professional Placement
26. Construction Project Management
27. Creative Advertising
28. Creative Writing
29. Cyber Security
30. Data Science (Online)
31. Design for Interactive Art & Experiences
32. Digital Technologies for Smart Cities
33. Directing
34. Drug Design & Biomedical Science
35. Education (Biology)
36. Education (Biology) (with Work Placement)
37. Education (Chemistry)
38. Education (Chemistry) (with Work Placement)
39. Education (English)
40. Education (Mathematics)
41. Education (Mathematics) (with Work Placement)
42. Education (Physics)
43. Education (Physics) (with Work Placement)
44. Environmental Sustainability
45. Facilities Management (Online)
46. Film
47. Global Hospitality Management (Extended)
48. Global Logistics And Supply Chain Analytics
49. Healthcare Management
50. Heritage and Exhibition Design
51. Human Resource Management
52. Human Resource Management (Online)
53. Intercultural Business Communication
54. International Business Management
55. International Festival & Event Management
56. International Finance
57. International Heritage & Cultural Tourism Management
58. International Human Resource Management
59. International Marketing
60. International Marketing (Dual Degree)
61. International Marketing with Tourism
62. International Marketing with Tourism (Dual Degree)
63. International Tourism Destination Management
64. Journalism
65. Marketing
66. Marketing with Digital Strategy
67. Marketing with Festival & Event Management
68. MBA
69. MBA (Business Leadership and Practice)
70. MBA (Events Management) (Online)
71. MBA (Marketing) (Online)
72. MBA (Strategic Project Management)
73. Medical Biotechnology
74. Music
75. Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration)
76. Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) (with Work Placement)
77. Public Health
78. Publishing
79. Publishing (with Work Placement)
80. Real Estate Management & Investment
81. Real Estate Management & Investment (Online)
82. Renewable Energy
83. Research Methods in Health & Social Care Practice
84. Robotics and Autonomous Systems Engineering
85. Screenwriting
86. Sound Design (Online)
87. Sport Performance Enhancement
88. Sport Performance Enhancement (with Study Abroad)
89. Sports Journalism
90. Transport Planning & Engineering
91. User Experience Design
92. Wildlife Biology & Conservation
93. Wildlife Biology & Conservation (Online)
94. Writing Popular Fiction

Edinburgh Napier University has 5 academic schools. These include:

1. The Business School
2. School of Applied Sciences
3. School of Arts & Creative Industries
4. School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
5. School of Health & Social Care

Edinburgh Napier University has an esteemed staff body. These include:

1. Will Whitehorn (Chancellor)
2. Professor Sue Rigby (Vice Chancellor)
3. Prof Diane Maclean (Dean of the School of Arts and Creative Industries)
4. Prof Gary Hutchison (Dean of Applied Sciences)
5. Prof Susan Dawkes (Dean of the School of Health and Social Care)
6. Prof Peter Andras (Dean of the School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment)
7. Prof Paul Barron (Dean of the Business School)

Due to being one of the best cities in the world, the student life at Edinburgh Napier University is beyond words.

1. The city has a great number of cafes, pubs, clubs, museums, art galleries, live music venues, and so much more
2. No city in the UK has more green areas than Edinburgh, so you’ll be practically living in a park
3. From the Firth of Forth to the sea at Leith, the Water of Leith is a must-visit place
4. Portobello Beach—two miles of golden sand where people paddle, fly kites, and do more
5. From Holyrood Park to The Meadows and Princes Street Gardens, the city offers no shortage of beautiful spots to relax
6. The International Festival hosts many classical music, opera, dance and theatre programmes
7. The Book Festival hosts renowned authors from across the globe for talks and live readings
8. With the Art Festival, Mela Festival, and Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, the city comes alive with a whole new energy
9. The Edinburgh Festival is the largest arts festival in the world
10. Craving variety? Try colourful cocktails at Paradise Palms, have authentic ramen at Maki and Ramen, or spice things up at El Cartel Mexicana on Thistle Street
11. Got a knack for tea? Make a stop at The Beach House
12. Love toasted cheese sandwiches? Cairngorm Coffee is waiting for you then
13. Open every weekend throughout summer, The Food and Flea Market is just steps from the Royal Mile
14. Stockbridge’s Raeburn Place, Princes Street, George Street and Leith Walk are packed with high street brands, independent shops, and vintage shops

1. Undergraduate: 73%
2. Postgraduate: 27%
3. Full-time students: 86%
4. Part-time students: 14%
5. UK students: 51%
6. EU students: 9%
7. International students: 40%
8. Female: 55%
9. Male: 45%

1. All three campuses are well connected by public transport to the city centre.
2. The city has two train stations at Waverley and Haymarket, providing easy access to the whole UK.
3. Edinburgh Airport is the closest airport to the city centre, just 8 miles away.
4. Students under 22 who’ve lived in Scotland for over six months a year can travel by bus for free due to the Young Persons' Travel Scheme.
5. For easy access to Craighlockhart Campus and around the city, Lothian Buses is your go-to option
6. Edinburgh Trams is a great option to roam around the city and also to and from the Edinburgh Airport.

Self-catered accommodation costs £128 - £217 per week

Edinburgh Napier University provides the utmost facilities in its accommodation services. The university has different accommodation options and many private accommodation options as well to suit all the needs and budgets of the students.

The halls of residences are mentioned below:

1. Bainfield
2. Orwell Terrace
3. Slateford Road

Edinburgh Napier University offers a wide range of extracurricular activities. These include:

1. American Football
2. Archery
3. Badminton
4. Basketball
5. Boxing
6. Cheerleading
7. Dance
8. Equestrian
9. Football
10. Golf
11. Hockey
12. Jitsu
13. Mountain Biking
14. Netball
15. Padel
16. Pole Dance
17. Rock Climbing
18. Rugby
19. Surf
20. Swimming
21. Tennis
22. Volleyball

Edinburgh Napier University has partnerships with some of the most esteemed professional bodies. Some of them are:

1. Guangxi University of Science and Technology (GXUST)
2. Yunnan University of Finance and Economics (YUFE)
3. Capital Universities Foundation
4. Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)
5. California Unitec Institute of Engineering
6. Info Myanmar University (IMU)
7. PSB Academy

Research at Edinburgh Napier University is shaping valuable insights that positively influence society, culture, and the economy. According to the Research Excellence Framework 2021, 68% of research was classed as either world-leading or internationally excellent.

The research centres include:

1. Centre for Cardiovascular Health
2. Biomedicine and Global Health
3. Mental Health Policy and Law
4. Conservation & Restoration
5. Tourism Research Centre
6. Child & Family Law & Policy
7. Creativity & Environment Research
8. Centre for Creative Practice
9. Centre for Arts, Media & Culture
10. Centre for AI & Robotics
11. Centre for Cybersecurity
12. Business Innovation/Sustainability
13. Centre for Higher Education
14. Centre for Military Research
15. Transport Research Institute

Fee range for international students: £19,600 – £35,000 per year

Edinburgh Napier University provides a great number of generous scholarships for international students to make their costs more affordable. Given below are some of the international scholarships that the institute is currently providing:

1. Brazil Scholarship
2. Built Environment Exchange – Work placements
3. Colombia Scholarship
4. Construction Innovation Scholarships
5. European Union Postgraduate Scholarship
6. European Union Undergraduate Scholarship
7. European Union Visiting Students Scholarship
8. GREAT Nigeria Scholarship
9. Harilela Scholarship
10. Hong Kong Scholarship Trust
11. Ian Kay Scholarships
12. Ian Tomlin Music PhD Scholarship
13. June 2025 Scholarship
14. Latin America Scholarship
15. Lawrence Ho Scholarship
16. Mexico Scholarship
17. Middle East and North Africa Scholarship
18. Mowbray Nursing Scholarship
19. North American Federal Aid
20. North American Postgraduate Scholarship
21. North American Undergraduate Scholarship
22. Norway Undergraduate Scholarship
23. OAS Craighlockhart Scholarship
24. Pakistan Scholarship
25. Robertson Trust Scholarship
26. Sean MacKenzie Data Engineering Scholarship
27. South Asia Scholarship
28. South East Asia Postgraduate Scholarship
29. South East Asia Undergraduate Scholarship
30. Sub-Saharan Africa Scholarship
31. The Fulbright - Edinburgh Napier University Scholar Award
32. Turkey Scholarship
33. West Africa Scholarship

Edinburgh Napier University has some notable alumni. These include:

1. Kaberi Gain (Bengali author and social activist)
2. El Mafrex (Singer-songwriter)
3. Carol Kirkwood (BBC weather forecaster)
4. Jim White (Sports news presenter for Sky Sports News and Talk Sport radio)
5. John Andrew Barrett (Former Scottish Liberal Democrat MP)
6. Jim Dobbin (English Labour MP)
7. Graeme Morrice (Former Labour Party MP)
8. Danielle Rowley (Scottish Labour MP)
9. Alex Salmond (Former First Minister of Scotland and Alba Party MP)
10. Tavish Scott (Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP)
11. Bruce Mouat (Curler, world silver medallist)
12. David Eustace (Photographer and former Chancellor at Edinburgh Napier University)
13. Neil Poulton (Industrial designer)
14. Lawrence Ho (CEO of Melco International)

Edinburgh Napier University’s Student Futures team is here to support you with all your career and development needs. Their services include:

1. CVs and cover letters
2. Finding a job
3. Placements
4. Career planning
5. Digital skills
6. Resilient skills
7. Postgraduate study
8. International students
9. Disabled students

1. #1 Modern University in Scotland
2. Won the Higher Educational Institution of the Year title in 2024
3. Top 5 UK modern universities for graduate prospects
4. #1 University in Edinburgh for overall student satisfaction
5. Top 5 UK modern universities for career prospects

1. 59th in the Times University Guide 2025
2. 96th in the Guardian University Guide 2025
3. 801-850 in QS World University Rankings 2025

Edinburgh Napier University lies in the capital city of Scotland. The city is nestled between the southern shore of the Firth of Forth and the rolling hills of the Pentlands. The city is surrounded by lush green landscapes, historic sites, and dramatic volcanic formations, including the famous Arthur’s Seat—an ancient volcano and popular hiking spot located within Holyrood Park.