Entry requirements, scholarships and keeping in touch for students from Finland.
Entry requirements
Undergraduate
For all courses (with the exception of those listed below) students would usually be required to have completed the Ylioppilastutkintotodistus/Studentexamensbetyg (Matriculation Examination) with a minimum grade of 4 or above. If a course requires a specific subject at grade B at SQA Higher then grade 5 in that subject 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
- Ammattikorkeakoulututkinto (AMK) / Yrkeshögskoleexamen (YHS) (Polytechnic degree) equivalent to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard.
- Kandidaatti / Kandidat (Lower academic degree) equivalent to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard but no comprability when studied before 1995 and is considered comparbale to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard when studied between 1996 and 2005 – requires 2 years’ work experience only if studied between 1996 and 2005
- Kandidaatti / Kandidat / Professional title (Long-cycle degree) equivalent to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard when awarded up to and including 1996
- Lisensiaatti / Licenciat [medical subject areas] OR Oikeustieteen Kandidaatti / Juris Kandidat (Law degree) OR Proviisori / Provisor (Higher Academic degree in Pharmacy) equivalent to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard
- Oikeusnotaari (Lower Academic Law degree) equivalent to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard – requires 2 years’ work experience
- Varanotaari (Lower Academic Law degree - pre-1996) equivalent to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard before 1996 – requires 2 years’ work experience
All qualifications above require a grade of 1.5/3 or 2.5/5 or above (2:2) or 2.0/3 or 3.0/5 or above (2:1).
English language
A full list of accepted tests can be found on our English language requirement page
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 - Ammatillinen Perustutkinto / Yrkesinriktad Grundexamen (Vocational Upper Secondary Award): GPA 1/3 (Tyydyttävä/satisfactory)
General upper secondary education (lukiokoulutus / gymnasieutbildningen): GPA 5/10 (pass) (without matriculation examination)
International Year Two
English language requirement – IELTS 5.5 with no less than 5.5 in each component.
Academic requirement - Ammatillinen Perustutkinto / Yrkesinriktad Grundexamen (Vocational Upper Secondary Award): GPA 1.5/3 (Tyydyttävä/satisfactory-Good) OR General upper secondary education (lukiokoulutus / gymnasieutbildningen): 6/10 (without matriculation examination) OR Ylioppilastutkintotodistus / Studentexamen (Matriculation Examination): GPA min 2 (pass)
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 - Ammattikorkeakoulututkinto, AMK / Yrkeshögskoleexamen, YHS (Polytechnic degree) / kandidaatti/kandidat, lisensiaatti/licenciat, proviisori/provisor GPA: 1/3 or 1/5