Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh Napier gives you Scotland's capital without the entry grades of its ancient university. It is named after John Napier, the inventor of logarithms, and is known for applied computing, engineering, business, nursing, tourism and creative industries.
About Edinburgh Napier
Three campuses spread across the city: Merchiston for computing, engineering and creative subjects; Craiglockhart, a former hydropathic hotel, for the business school; and Sighthill for health and life sciences.
The university has a strong record with international students from India, Nigeria, Pakistan and China and runs January intakes across many postgraduate programmes.
Strong subjects
Entry at a glance
| English | IELTS 6.0 for most undergraduate, 6.0 to 6.5 for postgraduate |
| Intakes | September; January |
| Undergraduate fees | £16,500 to £18,500 a year |
| Postgraduate fees | £18,000 to £21,000 a year |
| Application fee | None |
| Deposit | £3,500 for international students |
Fees are indicative for 2026/27. We confirm the exact figure with the university before you apply.
Courses
A selection. Ask us for the full list, or for a course that is not shown here.
| Course | Level | Length | Indicative fee | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Data Science | Postgraduate | 1 year | £19,500 | Sep, Jan |
| MSc International Business Management | Postgraduate | 1 year | £18,800 | Sep, Jan |
| MSc Advanced Security and Digital Forensics | Postgraduate | 1 year | £19,500 | Sep, Jan |
| BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering | Undergraduate | 4 years | £17,500 | Sep |
| MSc Business Analytics | Postgraduate | 1 year | £18,800 | Sep, Jan |
| BA (Hons) International Tourism Management | Undergraduate | 4 years | £16,900 | Sep |
Campus and student life
Student life
Edinburgh's festivals, the Old Town, Arthur's Seat and a compact city where most of student life is on foot.
Accommodation
Halls at Bainfield and Slateford Road, plus a large private sector; book early for September.
Facilities
Cyber security lab, wood and timber engineering centre, screen academy studios and simulated hospital wards.
Careers
Placement modules across business and computing, and close ties to Edinburgh's finance and tech employers.
Questions about Edinburgh Napier
Which campus will I study at?
It depends on the subject: computing and engineering at Merchiston, business at Craiglockhart, health at Sighthill. A free shuttle links them.
Does Edinburgh Napier have a January intake?
Yes, for a wide range of postgraduate programmes and some undergraduate courses.
How expensive is Edinburgh?
Higher than Glasgow or Dundee but below London: budget £1,100 to £1,500 a month including rent.
What scholarships are available?
International scholarships of £3,000 to £4,000 for eligible postgraduate students, plus alumni discounts.
Interested in Edinburgh Napier?
Send us your results. We will tell you which of its courses you can get into and what the year will cost.