Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh Napier University is one of the largest higher education institutions in Scotland, with around 18,000 students from 109 countries. Our campuses are thriving, with almost 3,000 postgraduates and 4,000 international students studying with us in Edinburgh, and a further 3,530 students on courses delivered with our partners overseas.

We are Edinburgh's professional University because:

• We are one of Scotland's top universities for graduate employability (HESA 2010) - 93.3% of our postgraduate students were in work or further study within six months of graduating in 2010.
• The average salary of our postgraduates securing 'full-time paid work only' after graduating was £29,261 (2010).
• We offer industry-informed courses which combine the optimum balance of theory and practice, so that our graduates can 'hit the ground running' with their careers.
• Our contemporary cross-disciplinary courses are aligned to today's job market and economic needs. For example, Digital Forensics, Screenwriting, Environmental Sustainability, Festival and Event Management and Sport Performance Enhancement.
• We are a truly international University with course materials designed to give you the global perspective required in today's worldwide marketplace.
• We are the only UK University to specifically offer a programme, titled 'Confident Futures', aimed at developing the softer skills sought by employers.
• Our proactive careers support includes job preparation master classes, employer networking events and career fairs.

Our courses

Edinburgh Napier University offers more than 100 different professional postgraduate courses, with taught and research opportunities in three faculties:

• The Business School
• Faculty of Engineering, Computing & Creative Industries
• Faculty of Health, Life & Social Sciences

Check our full course listings to see what we offer.

Flexible options to fit your lifestyle

We realise that not everyone is able to attend university full-time or follow a standard academic calendar. Our courses don't just begin in September - if that doesn't suit you, we also have options for a January start.

Many of our courses offer flexible learning options such as part-time, distance-learning, or a combination of methods known as blended learning. Our research degrees may start at any time throughout the year.

As well as set courses, we also offer Customised Masters Programmes. These allow you to study modules from different subject areas, creating a personal course which best suits your career aspirations.

"At Edinburgh Napier University I believe I have found the passion for a particular topic that I wish to dedicate the rest of my career to and, for me, that's the greatest achievement of all."

Maria Gauci, MSc Drug Design & Biomedical Science

Find out more about the postgraduate experience at Edinburgh Napier University

Leading the way in research

Edinburgh Napier is a leading, professional University committed to excellence in teaching, learning, research and transferring our knowledge to businesses. Our graduates make a real contribution to employers and to the economic development & quality of life of their communities. Our research focuses on specialist areas aligned with the present and future needs of businesses, ensuring it has an immediate economic impact, contributes to business improvement and produces positive effects for the economy and society in the future.

We have nine Institutes of Innovation and Research, each offering expertise in different areas. The University's Building Performance Centre was awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize 2009 for Higher and Further Education, for 'Innovative housing construction for environmental benefit and quality of life'.

The UK-wide 2008 Research Assessment Exercise reported that many areas of Edinburgh Napier's research are world-leading or of international excellence.

"I find Edinburgh Napier very forward looking, not only in academic terms but also in professional and personal development. Edinburgh Napier links studying with the real world, which is what business is all about. It has an international focus and, for me, the global connections are irreplaceable. Other universities simply can't offer such international ties - these are very unique."

Vicky Khunapramot, PhD Business of Art

"Edinburgh Napier University has afforded me opportunities that I would not have had anywhere else. The research that I am undertaking is unique and the findings will be of major relevance to commercial timber frame housing manufacturers. I have the opportunity to learn within industry which is a huge benefit for me and my research."

Kenny Leitch, PhD Civil & Timber Engineering

State-of-the-art facilities

Edinburgh Napier is a multi-campus university. As part of our £100m investment in estates, our Sighthill Campus was redeveloped into a state-of-the-art, modern, sustainable and purpose-built facility for the Faculty of Health, Life & Social Sciences. It has been designed to create a great learning environment, to help you graduate with the best possible career prospects. It also houses [EN]GAGE, the University's sports complex.

Our campus at Merchiston is undergoing a £10m co-location project. This will be the new home of the School of Arts & Creative Industries and will incorporate new sound-proofed music studios. Our Craiglockhart campus, home of The Business School, received a £30m extension and refurbishment in 2004.

Merchiston's 500-seat Jack Kilby computing centre is open 24/7, and students also have access to online lecture notes and study aids from anywhere in the world. Each campus has a fully networked library, and we also offer a multimedia language lab and adaptive technology centre for students with special needs.

We'll support you

Information and advice is available on a range of issues including money, health, personal issues and many more.

Services include support for:

• Accommodation
• Careers
• Crisis support and counselling
• Disability & inclusion
• English language
• Immigration
• Mentoring
• Sports & recreation

We can help you every step of the way, from considering which course would be best for you, to careers and alumni services once you graduate.

Money matters

A wide range of support is available to help you fund your studies - find out how much our tuition fees are and what funding is available to you on our Fees & Funding pages.

Funded research studentships are normally advertised in March / June on Jobs.ac.uk and Edinburgh Napier University's Vacancies site.

Edinburgh: Scotland's inspiring capital

Edinburgh is a vibrant place to live with four universities that attract around 100,000 students - giving the city its own unique buzz. It is regularly voted 'Favourite UK City' by Conde Naste and Guardian/Observer readers (the latter for 12 years running!). The quality of life in the city region is endorsed by its residents who registered 92% satisfaction, the highest of any city surveyed in a 2006 MORI poll. And Location, Location, Location agree, naming this UNESCO World Heritage site the best place to live in the UK.

Edinburgh manages to celebrate its vibrant history while embracing all that's contemporary thanks to its 12 major festivals and numerous cinemas, theatres and arts venues. It boasts:

• 1,037 hectares of parkland - equivalent to 4,500 football pitches
• Over 200 cafes and restaurants
• The medieval Royal Mile, and
• 100+ libraries, including the National Library of Scotland

"I chose Edinburgh Napier for two reasons. Firstly, because I like the city of Edinburgh and the culture of Scotland; it is a nice city and the people are kind. Secondly I respect the reputation Edinburgh Napier has for helping graduates to get a job - 93 per cent have a job within six months."

Zizhen Wang, MSc Business Information Technology

Find out more

Come along to one of our Open Days to meet course leaders and find out more. If you can't make it, you might be able to come on one of our campus tours. From time to time we host online chats with prospective students. Find out if there are any coming up that you can join.

Our website has a wide range of information for Postgraduate students and full listings of available courses.