Edinburgh Napier University

Overview

Edinburgh Napier University is a lively, welcoming and modern university with students' needs at the heart of everything it does. Our stimulating and relevant courses provide a mix of personal confidence and professional skills to enhance our students' employability and prepare them for a career.

We are one of the largest higher education institutions in Scotland with over 17,000 students studying professional, relevant and practical courses designed to lead to employment. With 93.2%* of our students in jobs or further study within six months, we are one of Scotland’s top universities for graduate employability.

When you come to study at Edinburgh Napier you will be studying at one of our schools or faculties, which include The Business School, The Faculty of Health, Life & Social Sciences and The Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Creative Industries.

Our state of the art campuses are conveniently located throughout the vibrant, cosmopolitan city of Edinburgh. Immerse yourself in festivals, culture, history and the buzz of this student-friendly city - the best place to live in the UK. (Location Location Location).

As part of a £100 million investment in the future of the University, our multi-million Sighthill Campus opened in 2011 and provides students with cutting-edge facilities. By blending visionary learning spaces with state-of-the art technology in a landmark campus fit for 21st Century learning, we are making a bold statement of confidence in the future for our students.
 
Need to Know
We have over 47,000 active Alumni, active graduates who play a dynamic role in university life as volunteers, supporters and donors. Some of our well-known graduates include film director Lynne Ramsay, photographer Colin Baxter, MSP Tavish Scott, and BBC broadcaster Catriona Shearer. We also confer honorary degrees on distinguished individuals across a wide range of fields. Those recognised include Sir Sean Connery, JK Rowling OBE, Sir Bill Gammell, Prof Anne Glover CBE, Sir Peter Maxwell-Davies and Dr Lindsay Stewart OBE.

What to expect
Modern facilities, excellent resources, a high standard of teaching and outstanding student support. Our strong industry links and flexible courses will give you that edge in a competitive job market. Your course will be current and relevant to the industry you will be working in. Many of our courses are also recognised by professional bodies, meaning you will graduate with a professionally accredited degree.  

The facilities you need

• Modern facilities including a 500 seat computer centre - open 24/7 in our two main teaching trimesters,
• A further 700 PCs and 150 Macs on campus,
• Digital language, media and sports performance labs, including an environmental chamber and mock hospital wards,
• Free WiFi connections at main locations,
• Seven libraries, each relevant to the needs of students at that campus,
• Industry standard facilities for our creative industries students, and access to equipment and facilities at Screen Academy Scotland.