Edinburgh Napier University

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

For all courses (with the exception of those listed below) students would usually be required to have completed the Apolytirion of Lykeion with a minimum grade of 17/20 or above or 85/100 or above. If a course requires a specific subject at grade B at SQA Higher then grade 18 in the Apolytirion will be required.

Please note that international students are unable to enrol onto the Nursing programmes.

International Baccalaureate

Award of Diploma with between 26 and 29 points or above depending on the course you choose to apply for. If a course requires a specific subject at grade B at SQA Higher then grade 5 or above in HL is required. Please see each individual course webpage for specific entry requirements.

European Baccalaureate

Pass with between 60 and 70% depending on the course you choose to apply for. If a course requires a specific subject at grade B at SQA Higher then 70% is required. Please see each individual course webpage for specific entry requirements.

Postgraduate

A Bachelor degree from a recognised higher education institution or a Ptychio with a grade of 5.5 out of 10 or above.

English language

Students 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 - Upper Secondary School (Lykeio) Leaving Certificate (Apolytirio) Overall of 10 (46%-50%) For Science and Technology Degrees a minimum grade of 10/20 in maths is required

North Cyprus: Devlet Lise Diplomasi 5.0/10, GCSE - grade C: 6/10

International Year Two

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

Academic requirement - Upper Secondary School (Lykeio) Leaving Certificate (Apolytirio) 13 (61%-65%). For Science and Technology Degrees a minimum grade of 10/20 in maths is required

North Cyprus: Devlet Lise Diplomasi 6.5/10, GCSE - grade C: 7/10

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 -

Diploma/Degree Ptychio (Bachelor degree)
2:1 - minimum of 7.0/10.0 (70%)
2:2 - minimum of 5.5/10.0 (55%)

North Cyprus:
Lisan Diplomasi:
2:2: 2.5/4
2:1: 3/4