Scotland Edinburgh Napier University
We are a leading modern university committed to the highest standards of excellence in teaching, learning, research and knowledge transfer. Our purpose is to develop in individuals, organisations and communities the skills and knowledge which will enable them to succeed. We are focused on providing education and undertaking research which is directly relevant to enabling graduate employability and to supporting sustainable economic growth in Scotland and beyond. About us
HESA 2011/12 Facts & Figures* Established 1964 Over 17,000 students from 121 countries. 92.3%* of undergraduate students in jobs/further study six months after graduating. 90.4% of postgraduate students are in work or further study within six months of graduation (DLHE 2012). 31% overseas students. Three faculties and eight schools. Three main campuses in Edinburgh.
Faculty of Health, Life & Social Science. Faculty of Engineering, Computing & Creative Industries. The Business School. Faculties
Offices in Hyderabad, Beijing & Singapore. Active in Hong Kong for over 20 years. New developments & business links in Singapore. 25 international institutional partners. − Overseas delivery − Dual site delivery − Research collaboration 78,102 active alumni in 126 countries including US, China & India. International
Focused on developing confident and employable graduates. Contemporary courses respond to the needs of employers. Industry placements as an integral component. “Confident futures” to develop softer employability skills. Innovative & Professional
*HESA 2011/12 Innovative & Professional Accredited by over 100 different professional bodies Over 1200 students each year study entrepreneurship In 2010/11, we helped our students launch 164 start-up companies 92.3%* of students in jobs/further study six months after graduating 90.4% of postgraduate students are in work or further study within six months of graduation (DLHE 2012)
Achievements New multi-million pound state-of-the-art Sighthill campus opened in January Merchiston Co-location Project completed in September Top Scottish modern for Art & Design, Building & Town & Country Planning, Economics, Modern Languages & Linguistics and, Tourism Transport & Travel (The Guardian University Guide June 2013). English Studies, Law and Human Resource Management at Edinburgh Napier scored a 96% student satisfaction rating in the 2013 National Student Survey. Patented a process to develop Biofuel from Whisky waste products
Recognised for world-leading research in Nursing, Allied Health, Civil Engineering, Architecture & Built Environment, Library & Information Management & English* People & Planet Green - Top university in Scotland for environmental performance in Overall student satisfaction at 84% in Edinburgh Napier achieved the Investors in People (IIP) bronze status for the first time in May Employer Mentoring Programme awarded Mentoring Project of the Year at the Scottish Mentoring Network conference Carbon Masters Standard 2012 Accolades * RAE 2008
Some of our famous Honorary Graduates Dr J K RowlingSir Sean ConneryDr Tilda SwintonProfessor Alexander McCall SmithDr Chris Paterson Dr Iain M BanksSir Robert CarlyleDr Brian CoxDr Jose CarrerasDr Tom Kitchin