Entry requirements, scholarships and keeping in touch for students from Sweden.
Entry requirements
Undergraduate
You are eligible to apply if you have completed the Högskoleförberedande Examen (Higher Education Preparatory Diploma) post 2013 or Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola (Upper secondary school leaving certificate) with an overall grade C/ 15/20 or above.
Please note that international students are unable to enrol onto the Nursing programmes.
International Baccalaureate
If you are applying with an International Baccalaureate (IB), you are eligible if you have a minimum score of 26-29 or above. If a course requires a specific subject at grade B at SQA Higher then grade 5 or above in higher level is required. Visit our course pages to find out more.
Our courses
European Baccalaureate
If you're applying with a European Baccalaureate, you are eligible if you have gained either 60 or 70% depending on the course you choose to apply for. If a course requires an SQA Higher grade B then 70% is required. Visit our course pages to find out more.
Our courses
Postgraduate
You are eligible to apply if you have gained the following with a grade of 4/6 or above (Dobur or above). Kandidatexamen, Fil.Kand.FK or Licentiatexamen (Pass/Godkänd).
English language
Students from Sweden are required to have obtained English at Grade C. Alternatively, you can sit an English language test to gain entry to the University.
A full list of accepted tests can be found on our English language requirement page
We 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 -
Avgångsbetyg /Slutbetyg från Grundskola Gymnasiet (Upper secondary school leaving certificate), OR Högskoleförberedande examen (higher Education Preparatory Diploma), OR Yrkesexamen from gymnasiet (vocational secondary education), OR Komvux (Kommunal vuxenutbildning på gymnasial nivå) = adult upper secondary education 10.00/20 Consult specific grades in relevant subjects
Folkhögskolan: 2/4 (Good study skills) Consult specific grades in relevant subjects
International Year Two
English language requirement – IELTS 5.5 with no less than 5.5 in each component.
Academic requirement -
Avgångsbetyg /Slutbetyg från Grundskola Gymnasiet (Upper secondary school leaving certificate), OR: Högskoleförberedande examen (higher Education Preparatory Diploma), OR Yrkesexamen from gymnasiet (vocational secondary education), OR Komvux (Kommunal vuxenutbildning på gymnasial nivå) = adult upper secondary education 11.50/20 Consult specific grades in relevant subjects.
Folkhögskolan: 2.5/4 (Good - Very good study skills) Consult specific grades in relevant subjects
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 - Bachelor degree / Kandidatexamen min 120 credits/ 180 ECTS with minimum grade of pass (godkänd)