Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, UK
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About the University
Edinburgh Napier University traces its origins to Napier Technical College, founded in 1964 and named after the 16th-century Scottish mathematician John Napier. It gained university status in 1992 and adopted its current name in 2009.
Location
The university operates from three campuses in Edinburgh: Merchiston, Craiglockhart, and Sighthill.
What Students Can Study
Edinburgh Napier offers a broad course range with a practical, career-focused approach, including business, engineering, the built environment, and the creative industries. Specific course content, structure, and entry requirements vary by department and should be checked directly with the university.
Why Students Consider This University
Students often consider Edinburgh Napier for its career-oriented course design and its multiple campuses across Edinburgh.
Studying in Edinburgh
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Applying to Edinburgh Napier University
StudyUKToday can help with your application to Edinburgh Napier University: understanding your course options, preparing your documents, matching you to the right course, and preparing and submitting your application. This is free for students; we're paid by the university once you enrol, not by you.
Edinburgh Napier University makes its own admissions decisions. We support and guide your application; we don't decide the outcome.
Important Information
Course availability, entry requirements, tuition fees, application deadlines, and other admissions requirements can change and vary by course. Always confirm current details directly with Edinburgh Napier University or with our team before relying on them.
