Entry requirements, scholarships and keeping in touch for students from the Philippines

Edinburgh Napier South East Asia Office

Contact Subra Singaram to ask any questions you have about studying with us, arrange a Skype chat or find out when he will be in your state next.

Subra Singaram

Regional Director

SEA Office, Kua Lumpur, Malaysia

Email: s.singaram@napier.ac.uk

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

Students from the Philippines would generally be required an international pathway programme to be considered for entry to one of our bachelor courses.  

Postgraduate

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

  • Bachelor degree from a Prestigious University (Asian Institute of Management, Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University, University of Santo Tomas, University of the Philippines) or a Centre of Excellence with two years relevant work experience.
  • Certificate/Diploma from Centre of Excellence or Prestigious University
  • Master’s Degree from Asian Institute of Management, Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University, University of Santo Tomas, University of the Philippines

English language

Students whose native language is not English, will need to present evidence of your English language level. We currently accept the IELTS test and our general requirement is 6.0 overall with no element below 5.5. 

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 - Completion of year 12 High School with a minimum 80% average.

International Year Two

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

Academic requirement - completion of year 12 High School with a minimum 80% average AND successful completion of first year at a recognized university

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 - Four year degree with pass grades.  Prestigious universities or Centres of Excellence only or equivalent.

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.

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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