If you're about to start or are already in college, you can still finish your studies with a university degree.
From College to University
Each year, around a third of our applicants join us from college - so you’ll be in great company! We have lots of experience in supporting students from college every step of the way, from first enquiry to graduation.
Join us an Associate Student
As an Associate of Edinburgh Napier University (ENU), you’ll get dedicated support from our Colleges Team to help you prepare for university.
You’ll receive:
- Updates on when we’ll be visiting your college
- Invitations to personal statement webinars
- Access to exclusive events
- A friendly contact for your questions
Sign up for free → Associate student registration
Two ways to join
1. Associate Lite
Open to any student studying at SCQF Level 7 or above in a Scottish college.
You’ll get early access to advice, events, and guidance about progressing to university.
2. Associate Full (Government-Funded Strand)
Available to students on specific Computing or Engineering courses at one of our partner colleges.
You’ll receive all the benefits of Associate Lite, plus a guaranteed place at Edinburgh Napier (on completion of your studies) and an Edinburgh Napier Student card with full access to all of our facilities and clubs while you study at college.
Partner colleges:
- Borders College
- Dundee & Angus College
- Edinburgh College
- Forth Valley College
- Fife College
- West Lothian College
Join our Associate Student Scheme today — we look forward to welcoming you!
Explore Edinburgh Napier
Open Days and Campus Tours
Our Open Days are a great chance to:
- Explore our campuses
- Meet your future lecturers
- Discover what makes our courses different
See upcoming Open Days and Campus Tours
College Visits
We regularly visit college campuses across Scotland.
If you sign up for the Associate Scheme, we’ll let you know when we’ll be near you.
Offer Holder Day
In spring, we invite all of our offer holders to campus. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions, meet other students, and get ready for university life.
What Is Articulation (Advanced Entry)?
If you’ve already studied at college, you may be able to enter directly into Year 2 or Year 3 of a degree at Edinburgh Napier.
HNC: Entry into Year 2
HND: Entry into Year 3
Each course has its own entry and graded unit requirements, please check the course page for full details before applying.
Our College to University Guide (downloadable at the top of the page) has a handy guide to advanced entry at the back of it.
SWAP: Scottish Widening Access Programmes
If you’re studying on a SWAP course (Scottish Widening Access Programme), you can apply to Edinburgh Napier.
We are a proud partner of SWAP East, but we welcome students from all SWAP regions across Scotland.
[Find out more about SWAP →]
Contact us
To ask a question or to arrange for your college group to visit please email us colleges@napier.ac.uk