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Sort:Latest reviewsFrom a Computing student perspective, this is a very underrated University. There are some Lecturers that are incredibly knowledgeable (Bill Buchanan in particular) and we have a massive 24/7 Computer Facility. The modules are up to date and current to today's practices. There is a lot of opportunities to Network with Employers and the University offers great services for improving your employability.
I'm currently attending Edinburgh Napier for the second time. When I decided to retrain as a nurse I didn't hesitate to apply to Napier. What drew me back was the support I had received throughout my first degree and going into nursing I felt the support would be even more essential. Academic and personal support are wide ranging. Facilities are excellent too, campuses with all mod cons. Everything is in place to help you succeed.
Based in the Craiglockhart campus - generally good facilities. Overall the coursework isn't overbearing, the lecturers are nice and supportive and generally help you when they can. Can't complain.
Napier is fab. It has a brilliant student support system and adapts to its students needs. Lecturers are there for their students and make their subjects interesting. It has a great atmosphere, and quite honestly I've loved being a student here.
I so far have loved my time here at Napier and hope this will continue for the next 4 years. I am very glad I chose to attend this friendly and open university.
I feel as though the university itself, the atmosphere and the resources it has are excellent! The staff and lecturers are all lovely, however I feel as though there is often a lack in communication and organisation between staff and students.
I particularly enjoy the support from most of the lecturers in my faculty. I have thoroughly enjoyed my student experience here. I would suggest joining a club or society - that is a great way to meet likeminded people and make friends.
Good lecturers who are willing to help. The university needs serious IT and lab Equipment overhaul. Programmes out of date or unused in industry. Interaction with industry is good however working alongside large engineering companies.
From an education point of view, Napier is ok. The lecturers and the learning facilities are of a good standard but for clubs and societies, sports union accommodation etc it is rubbish. I personally feel you do not get the experiences offered by other unis in Edinburgh or Scotland.
Edinburgh Napier is great. The accommodation is way overpriced and not that great though. Enjoy the social life in first year then in 2nd year when you can get a flat and be less skint. Overall I would recommend the uni 100%.
I have a good experience here however it also has been stressful and difficult at times. I would recommend doing the reading and the work well in advance so you can keep ahead of the game and not fall behind!
Yes I would say that Napier Uni is great! Take advantage of all of the help on offer and there is lots of it because the staff are very supportive. The facilities are excellent and I have met some really good friends here.
I have enjoyed my time at Napier University and would recommend it to others. The course and lectures have been good as are the facilities also living in Edinburgh is a real boon, it is a fantastic city!
We need more card machines / cash facilities / ways to pay for things! More local accessible union. Not sure about the food I really appreciate having a starbucks at 9am! Make things more affordable, it is too easy to spend £10 every time I am in just so I can buy food and juice.
Overall Napier is good, some of the modules & Lecturers are sub-standard but most are good. Facilities like the gym are too far away and clubs and societies lack real presence. The union is often empty and the student assoc. is invisible. Nightlife and uni halls are very good fun. THe Kilby centre and library are very good.
Napier University is not far away from the city Centre and has great facilities for use to help with your studies. Edinburgh is a fantastic city and I am really enjoying myself. the lecturers are very helpful too and friendly
I would definitely say that you should visit Napier and do not just make up your mind from the website. I am enjoying most of my course and am reasonably hopeful about my future job prospects. Overall I would recommend Napier
If Travelling it is only 20 minute walk to hay market station, a 15 minute journey into princes street and surrounded by lots of local shops. Lectures are great and always happy to help which I have always found useful at my time here.
I would recommend the Criminology course provided some more relevant modules were undertaken throughout the course. I enjoyed the experience of meeting new people and the other students here are very friendly.
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Despite the age old slagging off of the 'secondary' universties of each city, I am so glad I went to Edinburgh Napier. It may not be perfect, but no university is and although yes there is plenty to quibble about, my course is well rounded and taught by extremely competent lecturers. My campus is well located, well facilitated and well looked after and in the four years I have been studying many aspects of the campus have been upgraded from things like the toilets and cafe to the more important things like the library and our computer labs. My course has tought me everything I expected and more and *most* lecturers have made classes very interesting.
There is no doubt, Edinburgh is THE BEST student city. My campus, Merchiston, is located to the south west of the city centre, easy walking distance to everything. I could not have asked for more.
Although not as many as Uof E, we do have all the key sports clubs etc, the most important ones anyway. Being part of the hockey club was enjoyable and they certainly made it an experience...
I did not stay in student accomodation but through visiting it looks far superior to many other student accomodations i have visited throughout scotland.