Every year we are ranked in the Guardian University Guide, The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide, the Daily Mail League Table, the Complete University Guide and the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. Below is a summary of our current rankings.

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!

THE World University Rankings

Edinburgh Napier is ranked the top modern university in Scotland by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025. We also took the top spot in Scotland and are ranked a top 10 UK university in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024.

THE Impact Rankings 2025

Edinburgh Napier has improved its score in the latest ranking of universities’ progress in facing up to major global challenges. The rankings measure progress towards the UNSDGs.

2025 National Student Survey

Edinburgh Napier held the NSS top spot in the capital for student satisfaction five years in a row (2020-2024).

We are #1 for learning resources in the UK for:

  • Biomedical sciences

We are #1 for academic support, organisation & management, and student voice in the UK for:

  • Ecology & environmental biology

We are in the top 5 for teaching in the UK for:

  • Biomedical sciences
  • Ecology & environmental biology
  • Electrical & electronic engineering
  • Journalism

We are in the top 10 for teaching in the UK for:

  • Civil Engineering
   

The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

We are a top 10 UK modern university

We are a top 5 UK modern university for graduate prospects, entry standards and First/2:1 degrees. 

Furthermore, we hold the following high program rankings:

The # 1 UK modern university for:

  • Computer Science

A top 5 UK modern university for:

  • Accounting and Finance (3rd)
  • Art & Design (4th)
  • Civil Engineering (2nd)
  • Communication and media studies (2nd)
  • Dance, drama and cinematics (5th)
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering (2nd)
  • English (2nd)
  • Law (5th)
  • Mechanical Engineering (3rd)
  • Music (4th)
  • Psychology (5th)
  • Subjects allied to medicine (3rd) 

A top 10 UK modern university for:

  • Architecture (7th)
  • Building (9th)
  • Nursing (6th)

The Guardian University Guide 2026

We are a top 5 UK university for “value added” – this score compares students’ degree results with their entry qualifications, to show how effectively they are taught.

A top 10 UK university for:

  • Drama (6th)

A top 10 UK modern university for:

  • Drama (2nd)
  • Music (4th)
  • Civil Engineering (7th)
  • Journalism (8th)
  • Midwifery (10th)

The Complete University Guide 2026

A top 5 UK modern university for graduate prospects and entry standards.

The #1 UK modern university for:

  • Drama, Dance & Cinematics 

A top 10 UK modern university for:

  • Civil Engineering (6th)
  • Communication & Media Studies (6th)
  • Law (10th)
  • Psychology (10th)

The Daily Mail League Table 2026

We are a top 10 UK modern university.

Top university in the UK for First and 2:1 degrees.

A top 10 UK modern for high skilled jobs, and UCAS tariff points.

Furthermore, we hold the following high program rankings:

A top 10 UK university for:

  • Cinematics & Photography (6th)
  • Drama (6th) 

A top 5 UK modern university for:

  • Electrical & Electronic Engineering (4th)
  • Mechanical Engineering (5th)

A top 10 UK modern university for:

  • Design Studies (9th)
  • Finance (10th)
  • Law (7th)
  • Music (6th)