Entry requirements, scholarships and keeping in touch for students from the Republic of Ireland.

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

Entry requirements for candidates who have studied the Irish Leaving Certificate can be found on each course page.

International Baccalaureate

Award of Diploma with between 26 and 29 points or above depending on the course you choose to apply for. If a course requires a specific subject at grade B at SQA Higher then grade 5 or above in HL is required. Please see each individual course webpage for specific entry requirements.

European Baccalaureate

Pass with between 60 and 70% depending on the course you choose to apply for. If a course requires a specific subject at grade B at SQA Higher then 70% is required. Please see each individual course webpage for specific entry requirements.

Postgraduate

Bachelor Degree (Honours) at 2:2 or above.

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 - 

Leaving Certificate standard level - Same requirements as for British GCSE/IGCSE: 5 subjects at grades A-E
Leaving Certificate Higher level - Same requirements as for British AS level: three subjects at min grades D-E

International Year Two

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

Academic requirement - Leaving Certificate Higher level - Same requirements as for British AS level: three subjects at grades A-C

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 -

Honours Bachelor degree: Third class honours (40%)
Ordinary Bachelor degree: pass (40%)

Our local representatives

We have agents and international officers representing Edinburgh Napier University in Eurasia and across the world.

Why choose Edinburgh Napier?

We'll give you the skills and practical experience to take you where you want to go. 

More than 95% of our undergraduate students are in work or further study within six months of graduating (HESA 2014/15) thanks to our industry-focused courses, excellent facilities and student support.

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