Edinburgh Napier University is a modern university with three campuses across Scotland's capital. It is best known for computing, engineering, business, nursing and creative industries, with an applied approach and strong industry links. Choose it for a practical degree in one of Europe's most beautiful cities at lower cost than the University of Edinburgh.
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Official website: napier.ac.uk
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Consistently the top-ranked modern university in Scotland (Guardian)
One of the largest computing schools in Scotland
Three campuses across Edinburgh, a UNESCO World Heritage city
£16,000 – £20,000
International students, undergraduate and taught Master's
£11,000 – £14,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on napier.ac.uk before you apply.
MSc Computing
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
MSc Data Science
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
MSc International Business Management
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
MSc Cyber Security
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
MSc Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
BSc Nursing (Adult)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
Top-ranked modern university in Scotland.
Merchiston campus — built around the tower where mathematician John Napier was born.
Craiglockhart campus — a landmark business school in a former hydropathic hospital.
Edinburgh — festivals, the castle and a growing fintech and data sector.
Computing and cyber security graduates join Edinburgh's fintech firms, Skyscanner, FanDuel and Scottish government agencies.
Business graduates go into finance and management roles in Edinburgh's financial district.
Engineering alumni work in Scotland's renewable energy and construction sectors.
Nursing graduates enter NHS Lothian and health boards across Scotland.
Undergrad
14 Jan 2027
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Rolling
Merchiston campus hosts computing, engineering and creative industries, Craiglockhart the business school and Sighthill health and sport, all linked by bus and within 20 minutes of the city centre.
Edinburgh is a compact, historic capital with the world's largest arts festival each August and a strong financial and tech job market. Rent is high for Scotland but below London.
CAS from Edinburgh Napier University
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS with an equal-consideration deadline of 14 January 2027 for September 2027 entry. Taught Master's courses accept applications on a rolling basis, with most closing in July for September and November for January.
September is the main intake for all undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Edinburgh Napier also runs a January intake for many taught Master's programmes, including computing, data science, international business, cyber security and engineering. Check the course page for which intakes are open.
You need a Student route visa. Edinburgh Napier issues your CAS once you accept an unconditional offer and pay the deposit. Apply online up to six months before your course starts, showing proof of funds, and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge with the application.
Computing, data science, international business management, cyber security and engineering are the most applied-for programmes. Most Master's courses ask for a 2:2 or above and IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5. Undergraduate offers are stated in Highers or A-levels, typically BBB to BCC.
Yes. Edinburgh Napier offers international scholarships that reduce tuition for undergraduate and Master's applicants, including awards for students from India and South Asia, usually assessed automatically from your application. Check the university's scholarships page for the current amounts and any separate application steps.
