Must Be Napier

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We celebrate the remarkable contributions of our Napier community across all fields, from nursing and acting to physiotherapy, writing, and technology. We're shining a spotlight on their success, giving them the recognition and platform they deserve.

a variety of edinburgh napier university students, alumni and staff gather together to showcase their skills, from nursing to cyber security to music

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Our students, staff and alumni making a difference

sarah, a child health nursing student at �鶹��, stands in uniform

Finding strength in the nursing community

doctor brendon ferrier, professor and co-founder of the surf lab, stands confidently with his surf board.

Making waves with Lost Shore

professional violinist and PHD student arianna confidently plays her instrument

Bringing music lessons to rural Scotland

lis neubeck, professor of cardiovascular health and academic at �鶹��, smiles and holds 3d model of heart

Putting women's health at the heart of research

Who we are

#1 in student experience

For the fifth year running, Edinburgh Napier is number one in the capital for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey (NSS, 2024). We offer world-class facilities, comfortable and safe accommodation, and comprehensive student support.

Learn more about student life here.

Central campuses

Based in an iconic, prosperous city and a stunning, ambitious, forward-thinking country, Edinburgh Napier is a great place to live, work and study. With three campuses in Edinburgh, we offer advanced facilities for learning, teaching and research.

Explore our campuses here.

Academic and research excellence

We comprise of five schools with an international focus, each committed to growing our academic reputation, delivering an excellent personalised student experience and building innovation, enterprise and citizenship.

We are a number one UK modern university for:

Building
Communication and Media Studies
Computer Science
Nursing

(The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)

Learn more about our schools here.

2024 Higher Educational Institution of the Year

We were named the top higher education institution in Scotland at the sector’s premier awards. We also won the Widening Access Award and Outstanding Contribution from a University Student as well as receiving a commendation in the Research Project of the Year category.

View more of our rankings here.

Must Be Napier

Napier - where buildings are built from ingenuity; and inspiration thumps like a steady drum. It’s the place where you’ll find yourself;
what you’re made of.

Whether you're a prospective student or staff member, industry partner or graduate employer, you've come to the right place.

Jump in. Let's build a better future together.