Entry requirements, scholarships and keeping in touch for students from Portugal.
Entry requirements
Undergraduate
For all courses students would usually be required to have completed the Diploma de Ensino Secundario/Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundários\ with a minimum grade of Bom or above/ grade 14/20 or above. If a course requires a specific subject at grade B at SQA Higher then grade Bom/ 14 or above 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 Licenciado/Licenciatura degree with a grade of 14/20 or above.
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 - Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundários / Certidão do Décimo Segundo Ano / Nível 4 Qualificação do Quadro Nacional de Qualificações with Overall GPA of 10/20, maths: 10/20 – year 12
Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundários / Certidão do Décimo Segundo Ano with Overall GPA of 12/20 – year 11
International Year Two
English language requirement – IELTS 5.5 with no less than 5.5 in each component.
Academic requirement - Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundários / Certidão do Décimo Segundo Ano / Nível 4 Qualificação do Quadro Nacional de Qualificações with Overall GPA of 11.5/20
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 de Estudos Superiores Especializados – DESE / Licenciado with minimum pass of 10/20