Edinburgh Napier University
About
Edinburgh Napier University is a public university in Edinburgh, Scotland. Napier Technical College, the predecessor of the university, was founded in 1964, taking its name from 16th-century Scottish mathematician and philosopher John Napier. The technical college was inaugurated as a university in 1992 by Lord Douglas-Hamilton, becoming Napier University. In 2009, the university was renamed Edinb...
Edinburgh Napier University is a public university in Edinburgh, Scotland. Napier Technical College, the predecessor of the university, was founded in 1964, taking its name from 16th-century Scottish mathematician and philosopher John Napier. The technical college was inaugurated as a university in 1992 by Lord Douglas-Hamilton, becoming Napier University. In 2009, the university was renamed Edinburgh Napier University.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 601 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 17 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 14,615
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 21.8 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 21%
- Female : Male
- 55 : 45
- Staff
- 1,660
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 101-150 | - | 2024 |
| Transportation Science & Technology | 151-200 | - | 2023 |
| Nursing | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
QS
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality & Leisure Management | 151-175 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 651-700 | - | 2026 |
US News
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =224 | 43.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =496 | 43.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =509 | 43.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =685 | 43.8 | 2026 |
THE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 301–400 | 36.3 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301–400 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 401–500 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 401–500 | 39.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 401–500 | 34.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 601–800 | 16.8 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Edinburgh Napier University?
Edinburgh Napier University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 851-900, THE Rank 601–800, US News Rank =841.
When was Edinburgh Napier University founded?
Edinburgh Napier University was founded in 1992.
What are the top subjects at Edinburgh Napier University?
Top subjects at Edinburgh Napier University include: Hospitality & Tourism Management, Transportation Science & Technology, Nursing, Hospitality & Leisure Management, Telecommunication Engineering.
Where is Edinburgh Napier University located?
Edinburgh Napier University is located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.