Entry requirements, scholarships and keeping in touch for students from Nepal.
Contact our South Asia Office

Contact our South Asia team to ask any questions you have about studying with us, arrange a Skype chat or find out when they will be in your city next.

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

Students will be eligible to apply if they have completed the Higher Secondary Education Certificate with 70% or above or the Proficiency Certificate with 75% or above.

Postgraduate

Students will be eligible to apply if they have gained one of the following qualifications with an overall grade of 60% or above:

  • Bachelor degree (3 years duration or less than 4 years) with five years relevant work experience
  • Bachelor degree (4 years or less than 7 years duration) with two years relevant work experience
  • Master's degree (following 3 years' Bachelor)

English language

Students from Nepal 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 - Higher Secondary Education Board Examination: 50%

International Year Two

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

Academic requirement - Higher Secondary Education Board Examination: 55%

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: Pass (studied for a minimum of 3 years)


Find your local representatives

We work with a number of approved education agents across the world who can support you through the application process. Find a local office near you.

Scholarships 


Students from Nepal are considered for our South Asia Scholarship and there are a number of different scholarships available to help reduce the cost of studying at Edinburgh Napier University.

Find scholarships

Visits in your country 


We regularly travel overseas to meet students and attend exhibitions so that we can tell you more about studying at Edinburgh Napier University.  

Find out if we’re near you soon

Web chats 


We'd love to chat to you more to answer any questions you have about studying and living in Edinburgh. 

Join one of our regular web chats


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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