Edinburgh Napier University

Overview:

• Founded in 1964 as Napier Technical College
• Became Edinburgh Napier University in 1992
• Over 15,000 students from over 140 countries
• Campuses in Edinburgh, Merchiston, and Sighthill
• Notable achievements:
  • Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education (2012)
  • Times Higher Education University of the Year (2019)

Student Life:

• Over 100 student clubs and societies
• Sports teams in various disciplines, including football, rugby, and basketball
• Student support services:
  • Counseling and mental health support
  • Disability support
  • International student support
• Campus facilities:
  • Library with over 500,000 books and journals
  • Sports center with gym, swimming pool, and fitness classes
  • Student union with bars, restaurants, and social spaces

Academics:

• Academic resources:
  • Over 1,000 academic staff
  • Research centers in various fields, including health, engineering, and business
• Teaching methodologies:
  • Blended learning approach combining online and face-to-face teaching
  • Problem-based learning and project-based learning
• Academic support services:
  • Academic skills center
  • Writing center
  • Math support
• Unique academic programs or initiatives:
  • Edinburgh Futures Institute: Interdisciplinary research and teaching in areas such as artificial intelligence and climate change
  • Creative Industries Incubator: Support for students and graduates in the creative industries

Top Reasons to Study Here:

• Ranked among the top 150 universities in the UK (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023)
• Specialized facilities:
  • National Robotarium: State-of-the-art robotics research and development center
  • Creative Industries Hub: Dedicated space for students in the creative industries
• Industry connections:
  • Partnerships with over 1,000 businesses and organizations
  • Work placements and internships available
• Notable alumni:
  • Sir Tom Hunter: Entrepreneur and philanthropist
  • Dame Sue Bruce: Former Chief Nursing Officer for Scotland

Services:

• Counseling and mental health support
• Health center
• Housing services:
  • On-campus accommodation
  • Off-campus accommodation search assistance
• Library resources:
  • Over 500,000 books and journals
  • Access to online databases and e-books
• Technology support:
  • IT helpdesk
  • Free Wi-Fi on campus
• Career development:
  • Career services
  • Internships and work placements
  • Alumni network