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Everything you need to know about Edinburgh Napier University

  • The Edinburgh Napier University is a public institution for higher education established in 1964 in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was founded as Napier Technical College, and the university status was granted in 1992.
  • The University comprises three main campuses: the Sighthill Campus consists of Schools of Applied Sciences and Health & Social Care, including hospital wards, clinical skills suites, etc. The Merchiston Campus contains Arts and Creative Industries, Schools of Computing, Engineering, and a Built Environment. And the Craiglockhart Campus comprises law and business schools. 
  • The University offers 153 undergraduate programs, 162 postgraduate programs, ten distance learning programs, Diploma programs, 41 e-learning programs, short courses, and graduate apprenticeships. The University provides these programs in various fields of study such as law, accounting, education, arts, engineering, applied sciences, business, management, tourism, social service, health, and computer science. Also, the University offers programs in creative fields such as music, graphic design, filming, acting, communication, publishing, and product design. 
  • The per-year fee of the programs ranges between GBP 11,553 to 17,330. The per-year accommodation and meal expenses amount to GBP 7,606. The University offers scholarships such as South Asia Scholarship and Scotland Saltire Scholarship that provide aid, including scholarships, waivers, bursaries, discounts, and grants.
  • The University also has academic partnerships with various universities in Singapore, China, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and several other countries. The University takes part in Santander University SME Internship Program to provide internships to its students. The University also partners with several industries to provide jobs and internships to the students. 
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£17.09K / year

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₹17.97L / year

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12 months

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£11.39K / year

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₹11.97L / year

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24 months

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£17.09K / year

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12 months

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£18.54K / year

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₹19.49L / year

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12 months

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£15.62K / year

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₹16.42L / year

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12 months

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Fees (£)

£17.09K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹17.97L / year

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Duration

12 months

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Fees (£)

£17.09K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹17.97L / year

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12 months

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University Ranking

Edinburgh Napier University (ENU), a public university located in Edinburgh, Scotland, was established in 1964. The ENU is listed below the top 1000 institutions in the world when we look at the university rankings provided by well-known publishers. From 2017 through 2021, THE (Times Higher Education) maintained ENU's position in its global university rating between 601 and 800. In a similar vein, from 2018 to 2021, QS (Top Universities) ranked ENU between 801 and 1000 in the globe. We can infer that ENU's performance has been consistent across all parameters.

 

When compared to other UK universities, ENU has consistently performed below the top 100. Since 2017, with the exception of 2019, The Complete University Guide has included ENU among the top 100 educational institutions in the UK. Additionally, three times in the past five years, The Guardian, a reputable publisher in the UK, has ranked ENU among the top 100 universities in the country. The university moved up significantly, moving from 105th place in 2020 to 62nd place in 2021. Conclusion: ENU has improved in terms of a number of ranking criteria, including entry requirements, the student-staff ratio, value-added services, and career possibilities.

Ranked By20182019202020212022
QS - World University Ranking801-1000801-1000801-1000801-1000801-1000
THE (Times Higher Education) - University Ranking601-800601-800801-1000601-800501-600
The Complete University Guide - University Ranking (UK)94101867777
The Guardian - University Rankings831051056273
US News & World Report - Global UniversitiesNANANANA1122
Course Ranking

Publishers are big fans of both technical and business courses. In its PG Business and Economics ranking for 2020 and 2021, THE has ENU ranked between 300 and 400. Since 2017, it has also been ranked by The Complete University Guide in its lists of the top 100 UK programmes for accounting and finance as well as business and management studies. The subject rankings have significantly improved for ENU. It improved 10 points in the category of Account & Finance from position 45 in 2020 to position 35 in 2021. In the same way, it rose from 58th place in 2020 to 49th place in 2021 in the ranking of Business & Management Studies.
 

The Guardian's rankings for accounting and finance as well as business, management, and marketing also place ENU outside of the top 100. Both rankings show tremendous improvement for ENU. It has moved up from 89th to 77th place in Accounting & Finance. has also improved significantly in Business, Management, & Marketing, moving up from 69th position in 2020 to 35th rank in 2021. The Complete University Guide and The Guardian rankings for ENU's Civil Engineering degree have likewise significantly improved over time.

Ranking for Business Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Business and EconomicsNANA301-400301-400301-400
The Complete University Guide - Accounting & Finance Ranking 6060453547
The Complete University Guide - Business & Management Studies (UK)7155584951
The Guardian - Accounting & Finance Rankings86100897798
The Guardian - Business, Management & Marketing8774693563
Ranking for Engineering Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
THE (Times Higher Education) - EngineeringNANANANA201-250
The Complete University Guide - Architecture Rankings2736514840
The Complete University Guide - Civil Engineering Ranking4635353245
The Complete University Guide - Electrical & Electronic EngineeringNANANANA40
The Complete University Guide - Mechanical Engineering RankingNANANANA64
The Guardian - Civil Engineering4228323332
The Guardian - Electronic & Electrical Engineering NANANANA59
The Guardian - Mechanical EngineeringNANANANA59
Ranking for Computers Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computer Science [12]NANA501-600501-600401-500
The Complete University Guide - Computer Science [13]6163636353
Ranking for Science Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
THE (Times Higher Education) - THE - Psychology RankingsNANANANA201-250
The Complete University Guide - Biological Sciences Rankings5670768041
The Complete University Guide - Psychology Rankings5465584254
Ranking for Humanities Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
The Complete University Guide - Art & Design Rankings4347605017
The Complete University Guide - Communication & Media Studies Rankings2925192613
The Complete University Guide - Sociology Rankings4042372927
The Guardian - Guardian Journalism, Publishing and PR Rankings202335101
The Guardian - Guardian Media & Film Studies Rankings19251055
The Guardian - Guardian Sociology Rankings3261633545
Ranking for Medicine Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Nursing Rankings151-200151-200101-150101-150NA
THE (Times Higher Education) - Clinical and Health RankingsNANANA501-600401-500
The Complete University Guide - Nursing Rankings6666656552
Ranking for Law Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
The Complete University Guide - Law Rankings6576888848
The Guardian - Guardian Law Rankings1231244816

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US News

401

Times Higher Education

801

QS Rankings

1015

Webometrics - World

Academic Requirements:

 

Undergraduate:

 

  • To apply for our bachelor's courses, you should have completed the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) with an overall 60% or above in the Intermediate (10+2) (XII Standard) exam.

 

Advanced entry to year two


Students with grades over 75% and above in year 12 of CBSC, ISC and State Education boards across India may be offered year two entry. Specific subject requirements may apply.

 

Postgraduate:

 

You will be eligible to apply if you have gained one of the following:

  • A bachelor's general/pass (3 years) degree with 60% or above
  • A bachelor's special/honours degree (3 years) with 55% or above
  • A bachelor's degree (4 years) in a professional subject with 55% or above

For MBA (1 year), the requirements are:

  • A bachelor's general / pass (3 years) degree with 60% or above
  • A bachelor's special / honours degree (3 years) with 55% or above
  • A bachelor's degree (4 years) in a professional subject with 55% or above

For MBA (Leadership Practice) (2 years), the requirements are:

  • A bachelor's special/honours degree (3 years) with 60% or above
  • A bachelor's degree (4 year) in a professional subject with 55% or above

 

English Requirement:

 

Undergraduate:


On a case-by-case basis, if you scored 70% or more in English in the Indian HSC Intermediate (10+2) (XII Standard) exam, you may be eligible for undergraduate studies without taking another English test. State-specific requirements may apply.

 

Postgraduate
 

You must have received a 70% or above in English in the Indian HSC Intermediate (10+2) (XII Standard) test, and you must have finished an undergraduate degree taught and examined in English within the last two years. If you graduated more than two years ago, your application would be considered case-by-case. State-specific requirements may apply.

 

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TOEFL(iBT)

80

88

IELTS

6.0

6.5

PTE

56

60

DET

95

105

CAEL

169

176


 

  • Edinburgh Napier participates in the Santander Universities SME Internship Program, which aims to connect graduates and students with good UK businesses as a springboard for their careers.
  • According to HESA data from 2017, 95 per cent of undergraduates and 96.2 per cent of graduates were enrolled in further education or employed six months following graduation.
  • According to Payscale, the average annual wage of Edinburgh Napier grads is 29,789 GBP.
  • According to Emolument, Edinburgh Napier graduates working as Finance Control & Strategy professionals earn an average of 56,000 GBP per year.
  • The institution collaborates with various businesses to provide students with internships and job opportunities.
  • There is a portal that connects employers and students so that they can find mutually beneficial jobs.

The following are the typical wage ranges for university graduates:

Areas

Salary (in INR)

Sales and Business Development

42.93 Lakhs

Compliance, AML, KYC & Monitoring

46.06 Lakhs

Executive Management & Change

47.62 Lakhs

Architecture, Real Estate & Design jobs

51.52 Lakhs

IT & Software Development

53.86 Lakhs

Finance Control & Strategy

54.64 Lakhs


 

 

On-Campus Accommodation:

 

Edinburgh Napier has 1,240 students spread across three locations in and around the city centre. University housing is inexpensive, contemporary, and backed up by a devoted team of University employees.

 

Bainfield:

 

  • Students will have their own lockable study bedroom with an en-suite shower room/toilet in standard en-suite flats, which are predicated on 5-9 students sharing the kitchen/living space
  • Studio flats are designed for one student who has exclusive use of a bedroom, kitchen, and living area, as well as an en-suite shower room and toilet
  • A 40" smart TV is put on the wall in each community lounge
  • Accommodation is offered for both mixed and single genders
  • 778 students are housed in 117 flats
  • TV screens and meeting rooms are available in the communal social space
  • The city centre is a 15-minute walk away


Orwell Terrace:

 

  • The kitchen/living space is shared by four to nine students, however, students only share a bedroom and en-suite shower room/toilet with one other student
  • Students will have their own lockable study bedroom with an en-suite shower room/toilet in standard en-suite flats, which are predicated on 5-9 students sharing the kitchen/living space
  • A 40" smart TV is put on the wall in each community lounge
  • There are both mixed-gender and single-gender flats available
  • 245 students are housed in 35 flats
  • The city centre is a 15-minute walk away

 

Slateford Road:

 

  • Students will have their own lockable study bedroom with en suite shower room/toilet in standard en-suite flats, which are based on 5-9 students sharing the kitchen/living space
  • Premium flats are based on two students sharing the kitchen/living space, shower room, and toilet, but each student has their own lockable study bedroom with a separate seating area and coffee table
  • Studio flats are designed for one student who has exclusive use of a bedroom, kitchen, and living area, as well as an en-suite shower room and toilet
  • A 40" wall-mounted smart TV is included in all communal areas in Standard en-suite and Studio flats
  • A 50" smart TV is included in the premium communal areas 
  • There are both mixed-gender and single-gender flats available
  • 217 students are housed in 42 flats
  • To get to the city centre, take a 30-minute walk or a 10-minute bus ride
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Eshana

I studied at Edinburgh Napier University for a year. I loved the atmosphere and found it easy to make friends with all different backgrounds and nationalities. There is a welcoming environment, plenty of great student services, and the staff are always helpful!

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Akhilendra

Edinburgh Napier University is an amazing place. It's a fast-growing and diverse community, with impressive infrastructure, comfortable accommodation, and affordable tuition fees. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a university that always has the best of what's going on.

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Dhaval

I joined NiP in September 2016 and I could not be happier with my decision. They have an impressive infrastructure and offer a comfortable, diverse community. I love that students are able to take advantage of the affordable tuition fees, as well as the fast-growing research opportunities available at this amazing university.

Scholarships

Deadline

2022-03-31

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₹4.78L

Deadline

2020-04-30

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40

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₹7.20L

Deadline

2023-07-07

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₹4.78L

Deadline

2023-11-30

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₹1.92L

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Everything you need to know about Edinburgh Napier University
Where is Edinburgh Napier University located?

Edinburgh Napier University is located in Edinburgh, UK

How much does it cost to study in Edinburgh Napier University?

The average first year cost to study in Edinburgh Napier University is INR 2263362

What is the acceptance rate for Edinburgh Napier University?

Edinburgh Napier University has an acceptance rate of 12.5%

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