Academic Programs

Napier is a dynamic, thriving and professional organization, committed to providing the best possible learning and working envionment for its students and staff.

By offering creatively designed courses, flexible study methods and accessible routes to higher education, we equip our graduates for success in a competitive job market. Napier was recently voted the top university in Scotland for graduate level employment, and 6th in the UK (The Sunday Times University Guide – Graduate Destinations).

The academic structure of the undergraduate programmes at Napier University mirrors that of the US liberal arts system. Bachelor degrees (Honours) are 4 years in duration, with the specialisation coming in the 3rd and 4th years. The modular structure of the university allows students to take classes from across our 3 faculties, giving students academic flexibility: Health, Life & Social Sciences; Engineering, Computing & Creative Industries; and Napier University Business School.

Napier graduate programmes (Masters) are one full year in duration.

Scroll down to the Subject and Degree Areas for an explanation of the programs offered at Napier.

For information about admissions requirements at Napier University please see the Undergraduate Admissions and Graduate Admissions pages.

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Subject and Degree Areas

The following links will take you to the Napier University web pages for more information on the degree structure and our course listings, where you can find more specific information about the types of degrees available.
Undergraduate: http://www.napier.ac.uk/prospectivestudents/undergraduate/Pages/default.aspx
Graduate degrees: http://www.napier.ac.uk/prospectivestudents/postgraduate/Pages/default.aspx
(These pages will open in a new window).

Course Listings:
www.napier.ac.uk/courses
(This page will open in a new window)

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Tuition

The Center for International Studies does not charge for its services in preparing you for studying for a full degree at one of our partner institutions, therefore you will be responsible for paying only the direct fees charged by the university you attend. Unlike U.S. institutions, overseas universities charge different fees for different programs. An example would be that if you are interested in a program in the Humanities you would probably pay less than in the Sciences where lab expenses would be included.

Tuition amounts vary considerably but a range for an undergraduate degree may be between $US10,000 - $US12,00 for non laboratory-based programs and $US15,000 to $US18,000 for laboratory-based programs. Graduate fees can range from $US11,500 - $US17,000 per year (many take only one year). When you request information on a particular university a fee schedule will be provided by CIS. In addition to the tuition fees, you will want to be prepared for the other costs associated with traveling abroad such as travel expenses, meals (if you are not on a meal plan), local transportation, spending money, etc.

To find the exact cost of your program please visit http://www.napier.ac.uk/prospectivestudents/international/fees/Pages/default.aspx (This page will open in a new window). Also, please be aware that Napier offers you a 2.5%-5% discount on the tuition if you pay for the whole year in advance by a certain date (please look under tuition fees on the above link). Napier offer an automatic £1000 fee reduction for all US students studying on full degree programmes in Edinburgh.

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Studying in Edinburgh

Edinburgh provides an excellent learning environment as there are over 100,000 students studying here, making life lively and student focused.

Edinburgh is not only Scotland's dynamic capital, but also was voted as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Of the 450,000 inhabitants, many thousands are students, giving the city a young profile and ensuring that it is a lively place with much happening all year around. The city center, designated a World Heritage Site by the United Nations, is filled with beautiful historic streets and buildings.

To escape the daily bustle of the city is easy – Edinburgh has over 112 public parks and more trees per person than any other British city. Around 50% of the city is parkland.

Edinburgh is a clean, safe and green city, with large parks and gardens scattered throughout. Because of its compactness and efficient public transportation system, it is very easy to get around the city.

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Student Life

To help integrate you into Scottish and campus life, Napier offers an extensive orientation program that takes place the week before classes begin. As part of this orientation week you will register for classes, meet fellow students, participate in organised social events, take tours of the city, as well as meet your academic advisor who will be your main contact for academic matters and will help you with your class registration. The University's International Officers are available to assist you with any personal or adjustment issues that you may encounter.

As a Napier student, you will automatically become a member of the thriving Napier Students' Association (NSA), which entitles you to many privileges. For the fitness minded, Napier has many sports clubs available to join: eg. water polo, snow sports, American football, soccer, judo, kayak and field hockey.

You will also have the opportunity to join the Napier International Students’ Club (NISC) which provides a program of social and cultural events and tours throughout the academic year.

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Accommodation

The University offers assistance to international students in order to help them find the right accommodation and settle in. You can choose between living in University owned flats or in private sector accommodation.

There are 5 main developments of self-catering apartments. The developments are modern, purpose-built student accommodation and are all centrally located and within easy access of Napier campuses.

The flats:
• consist of 4 or 5 single study bedrooms
• all have a shared kitchen, living area, toilet and bathroom with shower
• are all centrally heated
• are fully furnished
• have a telephone intercom entry system for added security
• have the option to set up internet and telephone access
Living in university flats is a great way to get to know other students when you first come to Edinburgh.
For further information on accommodation, please contact accommodation@napier.ac.uk

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Useful links

Click here for useful degree abroad links.

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