Edinburgh Napier University is a modern, ambitious and innovative university located in Edinburgh, Scotland’s vibrant historical capital. At Edinburgh Napier we nurture talent and create knowledge that shapes communities all around the world. Our innovative research provides solutions to society's challenges, our graduates leave ready for the workplace, and we have wide-ranging links with employers and business.

Proud holders of FIVE STARS for teaching, employability and internationalisation from the prestigious QS Stars rankings (2019), stepping into a postgraduate degree at Edinburgh Napier University is an opportunity to grow your skills and knowledge and go further in your field.

The perfect location

Named as the 4th most beautiful city in the world (Rough Guides, 2021) and home to over 60,000 students, Edinburgh is the perfect place to experience student life or build your career. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the world’s largest arts festival every August, it is a buzzing, multicultural city, yet feels small, welcoming and safe.

We have three campuses in Edinburgh offering advanced facilities for learning, teaching and research. Located around the city, all are easily accessible by public transport and home to diverse, international, collaborative communities. Our facilities range from 400-seater lecture theatres and computer labs to life-like hospital wards and clinical skills suites allowing top of the range learning for all students.

Our courses

Our unique and practical programmes are designed in collaboration with industry links and are taught by academics and professionals who are experts in their fields. This helps to provide you with the practical skills and insights crucial for securing graduate employment.

These strong links with the industry allow us to provide work-related learning for most of our students, from internships and work shadowing to live projects and experiences abroad. As a result of this, we have a 96.2% postgraduate graduate employment rate. (HESA 2017/18). Helping people get the careers they love is what we do and with such a range of diverse study areas available, we are confident there is something for everyone.

Our International Community

At Edinburgh Napier, we have nearly 3500 international students studying on campus from more than 100 countries across the world. Every one of those international students has made Edinburgh home with each one adding a unique culture and perspective to our university community. With overseas offices, local representatives and our international team offering advice throughout your journey. Whether you need help with your student visa, assistance with your application or want to find out about English language support, we are here to help you every step of the way, in person or online.

Scholarships and funding

We have a variety of scholarships, bursaries and grants available to support your studies at Edinburgh Napier University. Depending on the specific award’s eligibility criteria, they can fund living costs, childcare expenses, tuition fees or a specific project that is beneficial to your academic and personal development.

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