Edinburgh Napier University

Must Be Napier
Edinburgh Napier University is shaping the future, not just in Edinburgh but beyond.
Our diverse community includes professionals across various fields, from nursing and acting to physiotherapy, writing, and technology. We're proud to contribute to the extraordinary developments happening in our community every day. We celebrate the remarkable contributions of our Napier community. By showcasing the groundbreaking work of our graduates and faculty, we shine a spotlight on their success, giving them the recognition and platform they deserve.

Must Be Napier

Napier - where buildings are built from ingenuity; and inspiration thumps like a steady drum. It’s the place where you’ll find yourself; 
what you’re made of.

Whether you're a prospective student or staff member, industry partner or graduate employer, you've come to the right place. 

Jump in. Let's build a better future together.

 

 

 

 

Get to know us

Who we are

#1 in student experience

For the fifth year running, Edinburgh Napier is number one in the capital for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey (NSS, 2024). We offer world-class facilities, comfortable and safe accommodation, and comprehensive student support.

Learn more about student life here.

Central campuses

Based in an iconic, prosperous city and a stunning, ambitious, forward-thinking country, Edinburgh Napier is a great place to live, work and study. With three campuses in Edinburgh, we offer advanced facilities for learning, teaching and research. 

Explore our campuses here.

Academic and research excellence

We comprise of five schools with an international focus, each committed to growing our academic reputation, delivering an excellent personalised student experience and building innovation, enterprise and citizenship.

We are a number one UK modern university for:

  • Building
  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Computer Science
  • Nursing

(The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)

Learn more about our schools here.

Spotlight Stories

Dr. Pavlos looking and pointing into the camera confidently
Dr Pavlos Papadopoulos
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Multiple Sensor AI Hearing Aids
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Essi Aittasalo
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Transforming Timber Initiative
Edinburgh Napier wins 2024 Higher Educational Institution of the Year

We were named the top higher education institution in Scotland at the sector’s premier awards. We also won the Widening Access Award and Outstanding Contribution from a University Student as well as receiving a commendation in the Research Project of the Year category #MustBeNapier!