Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) is a modern public university located in Edinburgh, Scotland. It's known for strong graduate employability, applied learning and vibrant city-campus experience.

ENU serves around 20,000 students from 145+ countries and offers more than 250 undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Public Research University

• Origins: Founded as Napier Technical College in 1964.
• University Status: Became Edinburgh Napier University in 2009.

• Emphasis on practical, work-integrated learning and strong industry links.
• Broad focus across faculties such as:
  • Applied Sciences
  • Arts & Creative Industries
  • Business
  • Computing, Engineering & Built Environment
  • Health & Social Care

• Recognised as a UK degree-awarding institution under UK higher education regulation.
• Programme-Specific Accreditations: Many courses and programmes are developed in consultation with the relevant industries.

• Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025: Ranked #1 “Modern University in Scotland”
• QS World University Rankings 2026: #851-900 worldwide

• Three city-campuses in Edinburgh: Merchiston, Craiglockhart and Sighthill.
• Strong student satisfaction: top in Edinburgh for student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2020).
• Facilities include industry-standard labs, simulation suites and performance studios across campuses.