A public university in Edinburgh that gained university status in 1992, with origins in 1964 as Napier Technical College. Focus on professional and vocational education, and employability.
Address: Sighthill Campus, Sighthill Court, Edinburgh, EH11 4BN, Scotland, United Kingdom
Film and Media, Business, Engineering
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Civil Engineering, Data Analytics, Engineering, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Strong links with industry, business, and public sector organizations in Scotland. Emphasis on employability, placements, and practical skills. Growing focus on cyber security.
Research:
Applied research in areas such as sustainable construction, cybersecurity (Cyber Academy), creative industries, health and social care, and engineering.
Famous Alumnis:
Tavish Scott, Catriona Shearer, Alan Cumming (honorary), Charlene Soraia
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
1600
Current students***:
20000
Foreign students***:
30%
Cumulative former students***:
105000
Pros
Strong vocational focus, good industry connections, modern campus facilities, located in Edinburgh, high graduate employability rates.
Cons
Lower research profile than University of Edinburgh, more focused on applied learning, less international prestige.
Best For
Students seeking industry-focused, vocational degrees in a vibrant city, with an emphasis on practical skills, employability, and areas like cyber security and creative industries.
- Cybersecurity, Engineering, Innovation, Project Management, Sustainable Development, User-Centered Design
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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