Edinburgh Napier University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1151 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #445 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #87 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #10 of 18 | In Scotland |
| #3 of 5 | In Edinburgh |
| #269 of 1,882 | For Transportation Engineering |
| Top50% | For 130 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.napier.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 60% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
| Academic Calendar | September to June |
We've calculated the 60% acceptance rate for Edinburgh Napier University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Edinburgh Napier University has published 14,195 scientific papers with 316,773 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Political Science, Biology, Law, Physics, Medicine, and Business.
Edinburgh Napier University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 67 | 250 |
| 1994 | 81 | 260 |
| 1995 | 106 | 385 |
| 1996 | 167 | 530 |
| 1997 | 184 | 461 |
| 1998 | 207 | 568 |
| 1999 | 262 | 741 |
| 2000 | 235 | 1116 |
| 2001 | 174 | 1166 |
| 2002 | 289 | 1876 |
| 2003 | 194 | 2127 |
| 2004 | 329 | 2515 |
| 2005 | 239 | 3137 |
| 2006 | 254 | 3949 |
| 2007 | 292 | 4236 |
| 2008 | 213 | 4847 |
| 2009 | 301 | 5987 |
| 2010 | 318 | 6878 |
| 2011 | 328 | 8048 |
| 2012 | 286 | 8792 |
| 2013 | 309 | 9499 |
| 2014 | 404 | 10183 |
| 2015 | 459 | 10361 |
| 2016 | 532 | 10432 |
| 2017 | 627 | 11033 |
| 2018 | 662 | 12692 |
| 2019 | 740 | 15256 |
| 2020 | 825 | 20689 |
| 2021 | 923 | 28516 |
| 2022 | 977 | 30257 |
| 2023 | 1164 | 33629 |
| 2024 | 963 | 34996 |
| 2025 | 688 | 33032 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Edinburgh Napier University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate (UK/EU) | £1,820 - £9,250 |
| Undergraduate (International) | £13,500 - £15,500 |
| Postgraduate (UK/EU) | £4,500 - £14,500 |
| Postgraduate (International) | £13,500 - £16,500 |
Currency: British Pound (GBP)
Edinburgh Napier University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Edinburgh Napier University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Doctorate | Business Administration |
|---|
Edinburgh Napier University alumni
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Carol Kirkwood
- Occupations
- television presenterwriterpresenter
- Biography
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Carol Kirkwood is a Scottish weather presenter. She was trained by the Met Office and works for the BBC on BBC Breakfast. She is also a published author.
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Lynne Ramsay
- Occupations
- film directordirectorcinematographerfilm producerscreenwriter
- Biography
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Lynne Ramsay is a Scottish filmmaker known for films such as Ratcatcher (1999), Morvern Callar (2002), We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011), You Were Never Really Here (2017), and Die My Love (2025). She has received numerous accolades. Her work is marked by a fascination with children, young people, and mothers, as well as the recurring themes of grief, guilt, death, and the aftermath of each.
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Marli Siu
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
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Marli Siu is a Scottish actress. Her films include Anna and the Apocalypse (2017), Our Ladies (2019), and Run (2019), the latter of which won her a Scottish BAFTA. On television, Siu has appeared in the spy thriller Alex Rider (2020–2024) and the BBC drama Everything I Know About Love (2022).
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Anna Meredith
- Occupations
- composermusician
- Biography
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Anna Howard Meredith MBE is a Scottish composer and performer of electronic and acoustic music. She is a former composer-in-residence with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and former PRS/RPS Composer in the House with Sinfonia ViVA.
Edinburgh Napier University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Engineering, Computing and Creative Industries | Advertising and Publicity, Building Technologies, Cinema and Television, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Design, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Journalism, Mass Communication, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Photography, Publishing and Book Trade, Software Engineering, Surveying and Mapping, Transport Engineering |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Health, Life and Social Sciences | Biological and Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Midwifery, Nursing, Social Sciences, Sports |
| Institute : Leadership and Management Practice | Accountancy, Business Administration, Finance, Leadership, Management |
| School : Business | Accountancy, Administration, Business and Commerce, Economics, Marketing, Modern Languages, Tourism |
General information
| Founded | 1992 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Nisi sapientia frustra Without knowledge, everything is in vain |
Location and contacts
| Address | Sighthill Campus Sighthill Court Edinburgh, EH11 4BN United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 488,000 |