Entry requirements, scholarships and keeping in touch for students from Japan.

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

You will generally be required to complete an international pathway programme to be considered for entry to one of our bachelor courses.  

Postgraduate

You will be eligible to apply if they have gained a Bachelor degree with 70% or above/ Ryō/ Good / B (on the letter scale S-F) / C (on the letter scale A-F) or above or an advanced diploma.

English language

You are required to sit an English language test to gain entry to the University.

Find the approved English tests and scores we accept on our English Language Requirements page.

We also offer various pre-sessional English language programmes for applicants who have test results below the programme requirement. 

Some courses may require a higher English language score. Please search for the course you're interested in to find out more.

Pathway programmes

Edinburgh Napier University International College (ENUIC) is an embedded on campus college for international students to start their studies at Edinburgh Napier University. It is located in the historic, city centre campus of Merchiston, with easy access to student accommodation.

Pathway programmes at ENUIC prepare students for their chosen future degree with academic and English language support. ENUIC offers students the option between International Stage One, International Stage Two, or an International Incorporated Masters.

 

Undergraduate

International Year One
English language requirement – IELTS 5.5 with no less than 5.5 in each component.

Academic requirement - Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho Year 2 with minimum  grade average of 2/5

International Year Two
English language requirement – IELTS 5.5 with no less than 5.5 in each component.

Academic requirement - Successful completion of Kotogakko with grade average of 2.0

Postgraduate

International Incorporated Masters
– One Term IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 minimum in all components
– Two Terms IELTS 5.5 overall with 5.5 minimum in all components

Academic requirement - Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree: GPA 2.2

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