Entry requirements, scholarships and keeping in touch for international students residing in the United Kingdom.

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

If you are an international student already in the UK studying High School qualifications, foundation/pathway programmes or bachelors programmes you may be considered to transfer to Edinburgh Napier University.

Each case will be considered on an individual basis, you can contact us with copies of your qualification transcripts and we can advise if you would be eligible for our bachelors programmes.

Postgraduate

You will be eligible to apply if they have gained a Bachelor (Honours) degree from a recognised UK institution with a 2:2 or above.

If you are studying Pre-Masters courses at another UK institution, contact us with copies of your qualification transcript and we can advise if you would be eligible to progress to our Masters programmes.

English language

For those who have already studied for a qualification in the UK it is likely you will not be required to sit an English language test. In some circumstances, we may require an English test, you can find the full list of requirements on our English language requirements 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 - 

5 GCSE/IGCSE at grades A*-E or Two GCE A levels (grades E) or Three GCE AS levels (grades D-E)
IB - International Baccalaureate: 20 points

International Year Two

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

Academic requirement -

Two GCE A levels (grades A *– D) or Three GCE A Levels (Grades D - E)
IB - International Baccalaureate: 20 points
Foundation: Successful completion of a UK foundation from a recognised institution

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 - Bachelor Degree (Third Class Honours)

Our local representatives

We have agents and international officers representing Edinburgh Napier University in Eurasia and across the world.

Why choose Edinburgh Napier?

We'll give you the skills and practical experience to take you where you want to go. 

More than 95% of our undergraduate students are in work or further study within six months of graduating (HESA 2014/15) thanks to our industry-focused courses, excellent facilities and student support.

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