Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

1964

Founding Year​

#601

World Ranking

#601

QS Ranking

#5

Guardian Ranking

Overview for International Students

  • Edinburgh Napier University is a dynamic, modern university situated in Scotland’s capital. It emphasises career-ready education, industry links and a global student body of nearly 20,000 from over 140 countries.

  • The university features multiple campuses across Edinburgh (such as Craiglockhart, Merchiston and Sighthill) and offers over 250 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. It is recognised for strong student satisfaction (the highest in Edinburgh for several years) and for being a top modern institution in Scotland.

Courses

Course NameTuition Fee Scholarship Intake IELTS
MSc Construction Project Management£21,430June 20266.0/5.5

History

The roots of the institution trace back to technology and art colleges; it gained university status in the early 1990s and became Edinburgh Napier University as it is known today. Over the years, it has achieved notable milestones: awards for sustainable construction, strong value-added for students, and recognition in modern university league tables.

Ranking

  • In the 2026 THE rankings, the university is placed in the 601-800 band globally, reflecting solid performance among modern institutions.

  • It has previously entered the 401-500 range in THE (e.g., 2023) showing upward momentum.

  • It is ranked #1 modern university in Scotland according to THE for 2025.

  • Student satisfaction is a standout metric: it has been ranked highest in Edinburgh for overall student satisfaction five years in a row (NSS 2020-2024).

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