Key details
Type of institution
University
Year established
1992
Total students
20,000
On campus accomodation
Available
About
Edinburgh Napier University is a public university in Edinburgh, Scotland. Napier Technical College, the predecessor of the university, was founded in 1964, taking its name from 16th-century Scottish mathematician and philosopher John Napier. The technical college was inaugurated as a university in 1992 by Lord Douglas-Hamilton, becoming Napier University. In 2009, the university was renamed Edinburgh Napier University.
Edinburgh Napier University develops students through the personalised learning and links to industry and find solutions to societal problems through research. It’s vision is compelling, to be an enterprising and innovative community, renowned internationally, with an unrivalled student learning experience. When students come to Edinburgh Napier University, they will study at one of the six specialist schools. Each of the schools is an impressive institution, with world-class facilities, academics, researchers and international links.
It participates in the Santander Universities SME Internship Programme, connecting talented students and graduates with some of the UK’s fastest growing, most exciting small and medium-sized enterprises. Postgraduate study is an opportunity to dive deeper into a subject student love, think bigger with specialist academic guidance, and lead change in the field students choose. The University has three campuses in Edinburgh offering advanced facilities for learning, teaching and research. Based in an iconic, prosperous city and a stunning, ambitious forward-thinking country, Edinburgh Napier is a great place to live, work and study. globe icon Visit Website
Rankings
801 - 1000 - 801 - 1000
Accreditations
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Campuses

Craiglockhart Campus - Edinburgh Napier University

219 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH14 1DJ

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Merchiston Campus - Edinburgh Napier University

10 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH10 5DT

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Sighthill Campus - Edinburgh Napier University

9 Sighthill Court, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH11 4BN

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