Republic of Ireland

Start your journey at Edinburgh Napier University.

Thinking of making the move to Scotland for your university studies? Edinburgh Napier University offers an outstanding opportunity to study in Edinburgh for Irish students, with strong academic programs and a friendly international community. We’re here to help you further your education all while discovering the beautiful city of Edinburgh. With our team’s support, we’ll make sure you have everything ready to create your future.

Interested in studying in Scotland?

Learn about opportunities for new students and get personalised support from our knowledgeable staff and student ambassadors.

Discover Edinburgh Napier University

Join the growing number of Irish students in Edinburgh who are thriving both academically and socially. Whilst finding a place to stay is straightforward with Napier’s own student accommodation, for Irish students in Edinburgh the compact size of the city and easy travel to the airport makes it simple to visit home too.

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Entry requirements

With our various support teams, Napier makes finding funding and accommodation easy and accessible for students from Ireland, while ensuring your Leaving Certificate is fully recognized for UK university entry.

Undergraduate - Leaving Certificate

Entry requirements for candidates who have studied the Irish Leaving Certificate can be found on each course page.

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

Bachelor Degree (Honours) at 2:2 or above.

Popular areas of study in Scotland for Irish Students

With bespoke support for UK university admission for Irish students, and hundreds of courses to choose from, Edinburgh Napier University is your ideal partner in pursuing a degree in Scotland.

Business and Management

Set yourself up with a degree that can really take you places. A popular choice with Irish students studying in the UK. Choose to study one of our business programmes to gain the tools for success in your industry. Whether that’s in tourism, hospitality, marketing, HR, or finance.

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Engineering

We help develop new technology that creates jobs, improves the way we live and supports the economy. Our industry links can improve your prospects in many different fields, from civil and transportation, through to mechanical and electrical engineering. Engineering powers Scotland and the world.

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Healthcare and Nursing

Whether you’re just starting out or already forging ahead in the Nursing profession, we can help you take your next steps. Our Nursing courses encompass, adult, children, mental health, and learning disabilities nursing. Come and make a difference in one of the most rewarding careers in Scotland.

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Computing

Specialise from the start. If you want to be creative, we have games development and sound design. If you want to be technical, we have data and computing science. We also teach cyber security and digital forensics – the first UK bachelor's degree to be certified by the National Cyber Security Centre.

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Arts and Cultural Industries

Scotland’s Festival City is the perfect place to study an arts or creative industries degree. We deliver a truly unique learning experience, to turn your creativity into a career, with courses ranging from acting to interior design, and photography to User Experience (UX) design, or advertising.

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A journey you'll remember

It starts with travelling to a world-class university...
and goes wherever you want to take it.

At Edinburgh Napier University, we’re bold, ambitious and innovative. With strong industry links, we deliver a truly hands-on learning experience to ensure you’re equipped with the skills and expertise to advance your knowledge and career.

Start your journey today.

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What our students say

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