University Overview
Founded in 1992, Edinburgh Napier University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Edinburgh (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Scotland. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, Edinburgh Napier University is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational UK higher education institution. Edinburgh Napier University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 33-year-old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Edinburgh Napier University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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| Name | Edinburgh Napier University |
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| Name (Non Latin) | Oilthigh Napier Dhùn Èideann |
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| Founded | 1992 Origins date back to 1964 as Napier Technical College |
| Motto | Nisi sapientia frustra Without knowledge, everything is in vain |
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| Address | Sighthill Campus, Sighthill Court Edinburgh EH11 4BN Scotland United Kingdom |
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(333) 900 6040 |
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(131) 455 2447 |
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