‘Auld Reekie has spruced herself up into Britain's most liveable city.’
Lonely Planet, 2007
‘Auld Reekie’ or ‘the Athens of the north’ – whatever you call it, Edinburgh is a vibrant city with a reputation for fun and culture.
With four universities based in the centre, including our seven campuses, it’s home to around 100,000 students. Imagine the buzz that generates. No wonder it’s been voted one of the most student friendly cities in the UK!
Choose to study here at Edinburgh Napier University, and you can live the Edinburgh life.
- Walk historic cobbled streets, then come face to face with cutting edge contemporary architecture.
- Relax in its many public parks and gardens - Edinburgh has more trees per person than any other British city.
- Rev up in one of the city’s hotspots, or take in a concert if that’s more your style.
- Hob-nob with international businesses - the city is the fifth largest financial centre in Europe.
- The world comes to Edinburgh for the biggest and best festival on the planet in August, while you just have to walk outside your door for top entertainment and arts events.
- Holler in the New Year at Hogmanay, Scotland's world famous New Year’s Eve celebration, with fireworks and 100,000 fellow revellers - one of those things you just have to do!
It’s easy and safe to get around the city. You’ll find hundreds of cafés, bars and restaurants to choose from, and plenty of accommodation options, both private and university owned.
University isn’t just about academic learning - it's about becoming equipped with life skills, meeting new friends and becoming more independent. What better place to do all this than in Edinburgh?
A student says...
Coming to Edinburgh was a big surprise after growing up in Dundee, where we have two nightclubs: I can’t begin to think how many there are in Edinburgh! It’s exciting and fast-moving. There’s always something to see and do, and new people to meet. Steven Robbins