Located on the outskirts of the Scottish capital, Edinburgh Napier University delivers courses and programmes that have earned the institution recognition from QS University Rankings, as well as awards in the category of Student Satisfaction. The university operates from three separate campuses depending on the subject that the learner chooses to pursue - Sighthill, Craiglockhart, and Merchiston. Prospective students can expect to find Game Laboratories, Professional Music Studios, Conference Centres, and much more.
Latest ranking updates for Edinburgh Napier University
- March 2024: Scimago Institutions announced latest results of Scimago Institutions Rankings with Edinburgh Napier University in position 889.
- December 2023: Publication of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance. Ranking position #1332.
- December 2023: New edition of QS World University Rankings: Sustainability. Edinburgh Napier University ranked #1001.
- October 2023: GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking (Textile Science and Engineering) update. Edinburgh Napier University achieves place 301.
University rankings
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- #9
- #60
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The Times Good University Guide
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #12
- #92
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The Guardian League Table
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #10
- #89
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CUG The Complete University Guide
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #9
- #501
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
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- #9
- #801
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
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- #10
- #943
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
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- #8
- #889
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
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- #12
- #1873
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CWUR Center for World University Rankings
[Published 25 April, 2022]
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- #1
- #101
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THE Young University Rankings
[Published 03 July, 2023]
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- #9
- #1332
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023]
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- #7
- #100
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StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
[Published 06 September, 2021]
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- #11
- #1001
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QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
[Published 05 December, 2023]
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- #9
- #869
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
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- #10
- #887
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THE China Subject Ratings Overall
[Published 11 May, 2022]
Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings
Subject rankings
Architecture, Building & Planning
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- #5
- #34
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- Architecture
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #4
- #42
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- Architecture
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #6
- #51
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- Architecture
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #5
- #31
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- Music
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #3
- #32
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- Music
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #5
- #44
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- Music
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Business
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- #6
- #47
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- Marketing
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Computer Science
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- #8
- #37
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- Computer Science
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #9
- #59
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- Computer Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #6
- #401
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- Computer Science
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
Design
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- #4
- #42
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- Graphic Design
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #2
- #27
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- Interior Design
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Education
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- #3
- #201
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- Education
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
Engineering
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- #7
- #32
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- Civil Engineering
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #6
- #33
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- Civil Engineering
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #6
- #39
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- Civil Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #7
- #401
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- Engineering
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #6
- #1214
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- Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #6
- #32
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- Mechanical Engineering
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #7
- #57
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- Mechanical Engineering
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #10
- #59
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- Mechanical Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Journalism & Media Studies
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- #1
- #8
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- Journalism
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Languages & Literature
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- #7
- #32
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- English
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #8
- #79
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #8
- #83
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- English
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Law
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- #7
- #30
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- Law
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #7
- #43
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- Law
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #8
- #46
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- Law
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Natural Sciences
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- #5
- #29
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- Biology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #8
- #31
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- Psychology
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #11
- #65
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- Psychology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #11
- #78
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- Psychology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #7
- #301
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- Psychology
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #8
- #401
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- Psychology
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #8
- #301
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #5
- #34
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- Sociology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #6
- #44
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- Sociology
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
Sports Science
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- #7
- #55
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- Sports Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #9
- #60
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- Sports Science
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #8
- #66
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- Sports Science
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Highest subject rankings for Edinburgh Napier University
Journalism
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#8
Journalism & Media Studies
Interior Design
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#27
Design
Biology
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#29
Natural Sciences
Law
The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#30
Law
Psychology
The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#31
Social Studies & Humanities
Music
The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#31
Arts Visual & Performing
English
The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#32
Languages & Literature
Mechanical Engineering
The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#32
Engineering
Architecture
The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#34
Architecture, Building & Planning
Computer Science
The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#37
Computer Science
About Edinburgh Napier University
PROS
- Edinburgh Napier University teaches numerous subject fields that consistently appear in the UK Top 5. These include Social Sciences, Music, Adult Nursing, and more.
- The study rooms are open 24/7, and come equipped with enough computers and seating that users normally don’t have to worry about not having anywhere to work.
- One of the most common sources of praise for this university is that the student population is highly diverse, which in particular helps foreign students to quickly feel at home after arrival.
CONS
- For students who would like to enjoy the bars and nightlife after classes, the city centre is roughly 30 minutes away by bus.
- International students are often surprised by the cost of living here. This is partly due to the conversion rates of the British Pound to other currencies, but Edinburgh is also one of the more expensive locations in Scotland.
Key facts
- Foundation year:
- 1992
- Telephone:
- +44 333 900 6040
- Address:
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- 10 Colinton Road
- EH10 5DT, Edinburgh
- Scotland
- Website:
- https://www.napier.ac.uk/
- Social:
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 115 students of Edinburgh Napier University participated in the survey.
Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for Edinburgh Napier University in comparison to the average for all UK universities.
Overall score: 72.1
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology
Map of Edinburgh Napier University
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The University of Edinburgh
#1
(4.31 Km)
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Heriot-Watt University
#8
(5.11 Km)
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Queen Margaret University
#12
(10.41 Km)
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Scotland's Rural College University
#15
(3.91 Km)
FAQ
Edinburgh Napier University ranks #10 in Scotland in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 20 universities in Scotland.
Edinburgh Napier University ranks #3 in Edinburgh in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 5 universities in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Napier University is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, US News: Best Global Universities and more. See all 23 rankings of Edinburgh Napier University.
Edinburgh Napier University achieved #60 in . This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for Edinburgh Napier University.
Edinburgh Napier University achieved the highest ranking for Architecture, Building & Planning. It is ranked #5 in (Building). See all subject rankings for Edinburgh Napier University.
A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings Edinburgh Napier University ranks #3 among universities in Edinburgh and #10 among universities in Scotland. See all rankings of Edinburgh Napier University.
In our meta ranking Edinburgh Napier University ranks #10 among all universities in Scotland and The University of Edinburgh ranks #1. See all rankings of universities in Edinburgh. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.
Ranking publishers
The Times and The Sunday Times
- Published:
- 15 September, 2023
- Published:
- 15 September, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -The Guardian League Table:
- Student to Staff Ratio: 15%
Entry Standards: 15%
Expenditure per Student: 5%
Continuation 15% (non-medical subjects) OR 5% (medical subjects)
NSS - Teaching: 8%
NSS - Assessment & Feedback: 8%
NSS - Overall Satisfaction: 4%
Career Prospects: 15%
Value added: 15%
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide:
- Entry Standards 12.5%
Student Satisfaction 18.75%
Student-Staff Ratio 12.5%
Research Quality 12.5%
Research Intensity 6.25%
Academic Service Spending 6.25%
Facilities Spending 6.25%
Graduate Prospects 12.5%
Degree Completion Rate 12.5%
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
Rogers Digital Media
U-Ranking
RUY
América Economía
Perspektywy
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 27 September, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:
- 30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
- Reputation survey: 15%
- Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
- Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
- Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
- Institutional income: 2.25%
30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
- Reputation survey: 18%
- Research income: 6%
- Research productivity: 6%
30% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
- Proportion of international students: 2.5%
- Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
- International collaboration: 2.5%
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"
- Published:
- 23 November, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Global Employability University Ranking:
- Employability (survey) 100%
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
- Published:
- 27 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings:
- Research Reputation 66,6%
Teaching Reputation 33,3%
- Published:
- 25 January, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World’s Most International Universities:
- Proportion of international students 25%
Proportion of international staff 25%
Proportion of journal publications with one or more international co-authors 25%
University’s international reputation 25%
- Published:
- 03 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:
- Teaching 30%
Research (volume, income and reputation) 30%
Citations 30%
International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5%
Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%
- Published:
- 01 June, 2023
- Published:
- 10 May, 2022
- Published:
- 11 May, 2022
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 27 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:
- Academic Reputation 40%
Employer Reputation 10%
Faculty/Student Ratio 20%
Citations per faculty 20%
International Faculty Ratio 5%
International Student Ratio 5%
- Published:
- 23 September, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:
- Employer reputation 30%
Alumni outcomes 25%
Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25%
Employer/Student Connections 10%
Graduate employment rate 10%
- Published:
- 05 December, 2023
RUF
Sapiens Research
Thomson Reuters
- Published:
- 30 April, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking -Reuters Most Innovative Universities Europe:
- Patent volume 11.11%
Patent success 11.11%
Global patents 11.11%
Patent citations 11.11%
Percent of patents cited / Patent citation impact 11.11%
Patent to Article Citation Impact 11.11%
Industry Article Citation Impact 11.11%
Percent of Industry Collaborative Articles 11.11%
Total Web of Science Core Collection Papers 11.11%
National Institutional Ranking Framework
Careers360
Us News
- Published:
- 24 October, 2022
Urap
- Published:
- 19 December, 2023
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
Forbes
Payscale
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 15 August, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:
- **Quality of Education 10%**
- Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%
**Quality of Faculty 40%**
- Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
- Highly Cited Researchers 20%
**Research Output 40%**
- Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
- Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%
**Per Capita Performance 10%**
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023
Washington Monthly
Kiplinger
The Princeton Review
Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands
- Published:
- 22 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:
- Scientific Impact
Number of Publications
Collaboration
Open Access
Gender Diversity
Scimago Institutions
- Published:
- 06 March, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:
- Research 50%
Innovation 30%
Societal 20%
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
- Published:
- 25 April, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:
- **Research Performance: 40%**
- Research Output: 10%
- High-Quality Publications: 10%
- Influence: 10%
- Citations: 10%
**Quality of Education: 25%**
**Alumni Employment: 25%**
**Quality of Faculty: 10%**
MONEY
Nature Index
- Published:
- 15 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index - Academic:
- Article count (AC)
Fractional count (FC)
Weighted fractional count (WFC)
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:
- **Research Productivity: 25%**
- \# Articles last 11 years: 10%
- \# Articles current year: 15%
**Research Impact: 35%**
- \# Citations last 11 years: 15%
- \# Citations last 2 years: 10%
- Average \# citations last 11 years: 10%
**Research Excellence: 40%**
- H-index last 2 years: 10%
- \# Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
- \# Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%
RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:
- **Teaching: 40%**
- Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- World Teaching Reputation: 8%
**Research: 40%**
- Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
- Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
- Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- World Research Reputation: 8%
**International Diversity: 10%**
- International Faculty: 2%
- International Students: 2%
- International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
- Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
- International Level: 2%
**Financial Sustainability: 10%**
- Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
- Institutional Income per Student: 2%
- Papers per Research Income: 2%
- Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
- Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:
- Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20%
Citation per papers 20%
Papers per academic and research staff 20%
International research reputation 20%
Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:
- Teaching Reputation 50%
Research Reputation 50%
4icu
- Published:
- 11 August, 2022
- Published:
- 11 August, 2022
Webometrics
- Published:
- 31 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:
- Visibility 50%
Excellence 35%
Transparency 10%
Presence 5%
StuDocu
- Published:
- 06 September, 2021
