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Edinburgh Napier University

(4.2)
16 reviews
Guardian University Guide 2025 ranking
96
86
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Overview

Edinburgh Napier University information

Level of study
Undergraduate71%Postgraduate29%
Mode of study
Full-time94%Part-time6%
Gender ratio
Female57%Male43%Other0%
Where students come from
International10%UK90%
Number of students
15,530
Source: HESA

About Edinburgh Napier University

UCAS code: E59

Edinburgh Napier University is a dynamic, innovative and forward-looking institution dedicated to supplying educational services which are relevant to the needs of today's students and employers.

Tuition fees at Edinburgh Napier University

  • First year tuition fees for UK students range from £910 to £9,915 with the most common fee for a course being £9,535.
  • International students pay between £12,010 and £24,015 in the first year, with most courses having a fee of £20,310.

Job prospects

Undergraduate

£23.7k

Average graduate salary

92%

Graduates in work or further study

Postgraduate

92%

Graduates in work or further study

Average graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from Edinburgh Napier University

Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh Napier University open days

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Universities will list upcoming open days on their websites. Most will also have virtual open days; these are a great alternative if you really can't get there in person. For tips on preparing for open days, check the advice section here on The Uni Guide.

Courses

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Here are Edinburgh Napier University's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points

112 UCAS points

Mechanical Engineering

MEng (Hon) 5 Years full-time 2025

Merchiston Campus

112 UCAS points

Journalism

BA (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2025

Merchiston Campus

112 UCAS points

Civil & Transportation Engineering

MEng (Hon) 5 Years full-time 2025

Merchiston Campus

112 UCAS points

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

MEng 5 Years full-time 2025

Merchiston Campus

112 UCAS points

Civil Engineering

MEng (Hon) 5 Years full-time 2025

Merchiston Campus

112 UCAS points

Software Engineering

MEng 5 Years full-time 2025

Merchiston Campus

112 UCAS points

Cyber Security and Forensics

BEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025

Merchiston Campus

112 UCAS points

English

BA (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2025

Merchiston Campus

112 UCAS points

English and Film

BA (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2025

Merchiston Campus

112 UCAS points

Software Engineering

MEng 5.5 Years sandwich 2025

Merchiston Campus

112 UCAS points

Law

LLB (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2025

Craiglockhart Campus

104 UCAS points

Civil Engineering

BEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025

Merchiston Campus

104 UCAS points

Animal & Conservation Biology

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2025

Sighthill

104 UCAS points

Games Development

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2025

Merchiston Campus

104 UCAS points

Animation For Games

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2025

Merchiston Campus

104 UCAS points

Software Engineering

BEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025

Merchiston Campus

104 UCAS points

Accounting

BA (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2025

Craiglockhart Campus

104 UCAS points

Criminology

BA (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2025

Sighthill

104 UCAS points

Midwifery

BMid 3 Years full-time 2025

Sighthill

104 UCAS points

Applied Microbiology

BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2025

Sighthill

Edinburgh Napier University reviews

Undergraduate students were asked to rate Edinburgh Napier University on each of the following attributes. You can see their ratings here, along with whether these ratings are high, medium or low in comparison to other universities.

70%

Nightlife

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49%

Political

low

65%

Creative

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64%

Sporty

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64%

Student Union

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(4.2)
Based on 16 reviews from Edinburgh Napier University's students and alumni
5 star
44%
4 star
31%
3 star
25%
2 star
0%
1 star
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Showing 3 reviews

1st year student

The course works well. The modules are very helpful at getting an overview and the timing of lectures each week don't feel like they're rushing through or going to slow. Tutorials are helpful when people decide to talk

(4)

1 year ago

2nd year student

The course is very content heavy and learning has been affected by the pandemic. However the modules are good at breaking down key points but a lot of personal reading is required as little sources are given. More guidance could be given on how to study efficiently and what is expected of essays/exa...

(3)

2 years ago

2nd year student

Three stars: Good

(3)

2 years ago

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

84%

med

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

84%

med

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

84%

med

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

84%

med

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

84%

med

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

84%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

92%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

92%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

92%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

92%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

92%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

92%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

81%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

81%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

81%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

81%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

81%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

81%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

80%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

80%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

80%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

80%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

80%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

80%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

83%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

83%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

83%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

83%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

83%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

83%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

84%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

84%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

84%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

84%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

84%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

84%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

82%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

82%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

82%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

82%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

82%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

82%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

82%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

82%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

82%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

82%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

82%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

82%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

80%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

80%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

80%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

80%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

80%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

80%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

81%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

81%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

81%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

81%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

81%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

81%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

85%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

85%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

85%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

85%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

85%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

85%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

71%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

71%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

71%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

71%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

71%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

71%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

82%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

82%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

82%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

82%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

82%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

82%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

78%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

78%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

78%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

78%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

78%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

78%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

87%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

87%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

87%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

87%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

87%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

87%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

88%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

88%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

88%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

88%

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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

88%

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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

88%

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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

77%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

77%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

77%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

77%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

77%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

77%

med

How well organised is your course?

73%

med

How well organised is your course?

73%

med

How well organised is your course?

73%

med

How well organised is your course?

73%

med

How well organised is your course?

73%

med

How well organised is your course?

73%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

88%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

88%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

88%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

88%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

88%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

88%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

91%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

91%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

91%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

91%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

91%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

91%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

89%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

89%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

89%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

89%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

89%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

89%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

62%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

62%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

62%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

62%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

62%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

62%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

87%

high

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

87%

high

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

87%

high

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

87%

high

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

87%

high

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

87%

high

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

79%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

79%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

79%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

79%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

79%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

79%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

71%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

71%

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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

71%

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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

71%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

71%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

71%

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Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

78%

med

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

78%

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Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

78%

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Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

78%

med

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

78%

med

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

78%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

82%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

82%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

82%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

82%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

82%

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How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

82%

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My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

81%

med

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

81%

med

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

81%

med

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

81%

med

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

81%

med

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

81%

med

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

81%

med

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

81%

med

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

81%

med

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

81%

med

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

81%

med

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

81%

med

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

92%

high

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

92%

high

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

92%

high

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

92%

high

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

92%

high

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

92%

high

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

76%

high

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

76%

high

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

76%

high

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

76%

high

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

76%

high

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

76%

high

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

80%

med

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

80%

med

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

80%

med

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

80%

med

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

80%

med

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

80%

med

My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

77%

med

My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

77%

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My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

77%

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My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

77%

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My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

77%

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My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

77%

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