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Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh Napier University is a university in Edinburgh, Scotland, in a city setting. How it compares on official data.
82nd of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 36.3 out of 100. How we rank.
How it compares
| Measure | Edinburgh Napier University | Average in the overall table | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student experience | 82.9% | 85.1% | Average positive answers across seven National Student Survey 2026 themes, from 1,440 final-year students. |
| Continuation | 80.0% | 83.0% | Full-time degree students still studying or qualified a year after starting (Discover Uni). |
| Graduate prospects | 68.5% | 63.7% | Graduates in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing (Discover Uni). |
| Earnings | £33,300 | UK average for the same subjects | Median earnings five years after graduating, tax year 2023-24 (LEO): 5% below the UK average for the same mix of subjects. |
Sources: National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students (Open Government Licence v3.0), first degree, full-time, by teaching provider; LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education (Open Government Licence v3.0), median earnings five years after graduating; Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA (CC BY 4.0), continuation and graduate prospects. All sources and licences.
What students say: National Student Survey 2026
The share of final-year students giving positive answers on each theme, next to the average for providers in the overall table.
| Theme | Edinburgh Napier University | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching on my course | 85.3% | 87.5% |
| Learning opportunities | 83.5% | 85.3% |
| Assessment and feedback | 81.4% | 82.7% |
| Academic support | 85.7% | 89.1% |
| Organisation and management | 77.2% | 79.5% |
| Learning resources | 89.9% | 88.5% |
| Student voice | 77.6% | 79.8% |
Subject tables
Edinburgh Napier University appears in 10 of our 35 subject tables. Subjects need at least 50 survey responses.
| Subject | Position | Student experience | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performing arts | 3rd of 59 | 85.6% | £28,90013% above the UK average for this subject |
| Creative arts and design | 16th of 79 | 79.0% | £29,6009% above the UK average for this subject |
| Law | 34th of 87 | 85.5% | £37,7006% above the UK average for this subject |
| Computing | 71st of 108 | 84.0% | £39,9004% below the UK average for this subject |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 52nd of 74 | 84.8% | £31,1003% above the UK average for this subject |
| Business and management | 91st of 122 | 81.4% | £31,10014% below the UK average for this subject |
| Nursing and midwifery | 62nd of 75 | 82.6% | £37,0001% below the UK average for this subject |
| Media, journalism and communications | 39th of 45 | 81.6% | £29,3003% above the UK average for this subject |
| Architecture, building and planning | 31st of 35 | 71.4% | £35,50011% below the UK average for this subject |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 42nd of 43 | 83.2% | £28,9005% below the UK average for this subject |
Also has official data for, but not enough to rank in: Biosciences, Combined and general studies, Engineering, English studies, Medical sciences, Psychology.
UCAS points of past entrants
The UCAS Tariff points of recent entrants to full-time degree courses who had Tariff qualifications, from Discover Uni. These are past entrants, not offers: check each course page for entry requirements.
The middle entrant (the median) was in the 144 to 159 band, and the most common band was 128 to 143 points. Work out your UCAS points.
Courses and key facts
Discover Uni lists 80 full-time degree courses; 15 of them with a placement year, as an option or built in; 73 with a year abroad, as an option or built in.
Edinburgh Napier University website · Accommodation · Students' union
Course counts, TEF and links: {oa("du")}, CC BY 4.0. Check course details with the university.
Living costs in Edinburgh
Average private rent in the Lothian area was £1,415 a month in August 2026, against a UK average of £1,400. Student rooms usually cost less than a whole home. Cost of living in Edinburgh.
Other universities and colleges in Edinburgh: Heriot-Watt University, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, University of Edinburgh.
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Open Be University WiseSources
- National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students
- Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA
- LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education
- Price Index of Private Rents, Office for National Statistics
- Discover Uni: compare courses, official UK course comparison website
- Edinburgh Napier University: official website
Data used under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Office for Students, Department for Education, ONS) and CC BY 4.0 (HESA). All sources and licences.
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Quick answers
Where is Edinburgh Napier University in the Be Wise ranking?
82nd of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 36.3 out of 100. The Be Wise ranking uses only official data on student experience, continuation, graduate prospects and earnings.
What do students say about Edinburgh Napier University?
In the 2026 National Student Survey, an average of 82.9% of final-year students gave positive answers across the seven themes, from 1,440 responses. Its highest theme compared with the average was learning resources (89.9%, against 88.5%), and its lowest was academic support (85.7%, against 89.1%).
How many students continue their course at Edinburgh Napier University?
On Discover Uni data, 80.0% of full-time degree students were still studying or had qualified a year after starting. The average in the overall table was 83.0%.
What do Edinburgh Napier University graduates go on to do?
On Discover Uni data, 68.5% of graduates were in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing. The average in the overall table was 63.7%.
How much do Edinburgh Napier University graduates earn?
Median earnings five years after graduating were £33,300 in the 2023-24 tax year, according to the Department for Education's LEO data. That is 5% below the UK average for graduates of the same mix of subjects.
What UCAS points do you need for Edinburgh Napier University?
Entry requirements vary by course, so check each course page. Among recent entrants with UCAS Tariff points, the most common band was 128 to 143 points. Past entrants' points are not offers.
How much is rent near Edinburgh Napier University?
The ONS average private rent in the Lothian area was £1,415 a month in August 2026. Student rooms in halls or shared houses usually cost less than a whole home.