Edinburgh Napier University offers diverse PhD programs with expert supervision and modern facilities. Students can pursue full-time or part-time research across fields like health, engineering, computing, and business, fostering impactful and innovative research. Find out more about our PhD opportunities here.
Our standard entry times for research degrees are October and March, but you can make your application at any time and it will be considered for the next available intake.
- To start in October, you should apply by 31 May of that year
- To start in March, you should apply by 30 November of the preceding year.
There are two main routes to study for a PhD at Edinburgh Napier. We advertise PhD positions and MRes opportunities through Find a PhD.
Alternatively, you can apply for a PhD or MRes based on a research idea you have developed independently. If you choose this route, we recommend that you identify a suitable supervisor at Edinburgh Napier University with expertise in this area. Whichever route you choose, you’ll need to develop a research proposal. You can find more information about this and other useful advice on how to apply, including finding a supervisor, here.
Some PhDs are fully funded, which means the fees are paid and you will receive a stipend as living expenses. Some may be part-funded, which means only the fees are covered. However, other PhDs, including those based on your own research idea, may not be funded at all and you will have to cover the fees and living expenses yourself. You can find out more about fees and sources of funding here
You’ll find the relevant links to our online application forms below: