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Scotland. Edinburgh Napier University. About us. We are a leading modern university committed to the highest standards of excellence in teaching, learning, research and knowledge transfer.

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Scotland

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  1. Scotland Edinburgh Napier University

  2. About us We are a leading modern university committed to the highest standards of excellence in teaching, learning, research and knowledge transfer. Our purpose is to develop in individuals, organisations and communities the skills and knowledge which will enable them to succeed. We are focused on providing education and undertaking research which is directly relevant to enabling graduate employability and to supporting sustainable economic growth in Scotland and beyond.

  3. Facts & Figures* Established 1964 Over 17,000 students from 121 countries. 92.3%* of undergraduate students in jobs/further study six months after graduating. 90.4% of postgraduate students are in work or further study within six months of graduation (DLHE 2012). 31% overseas students. Three faculties and eight schools. Three main campuses in Edinburgh. HESA 2011/12

  4. Faculties Faculty of Health, Life & Social Science. Faculty of Engineering, Computing & Creative Industries. The Business School.

  5. International Offices in Hyderabad, Beijing & Singapore. Active in Hong Kong for over 20 years. New developments & business links in Singapore. 25 international institutional partners. • Overseas delivery • Dual site delivery • Research collaboration 78,102 active alumni in 126 countries including US, China & India.

  6. Innovative & Professional Focused on developing confident and employable graduates. Contemporary courses respond to the needs of employers. Industry placements as an integral component. “Confident futures” to develop softer employability skills.

  7. Innovative & Professional Accredited by over 100 different professional bodies Over 1200 students each year study entrepreneurship In 2010/11, we helped our students launch 164 start-up companies 92.3%* of students in jobs/further study six months after graduating 90.4% of postgraduate students are in work or further study within six months of graduation (DLHE 2012) *HESA 2011/12

  8. Achievements New multi-million pound state-of-the-art Sighthill campus opened in January 2011. Merchiston Co-location Project completed in September 2013. Top Scottish modern for Art & Design, Building & Town & Country Planning, Economics, Modern Languages & Linguistics and, Tourism Transport & Travel (The Guardian University Guide June 2013). English Studies, Law and Human Resource Management at Edinburgh Napier scored a 96% student satisfaction rating in the 2013 National Student Survey. Patented a process to develop Biofuel from Whisky waste products

  9. Accolades * RAE 2008 Recognised for world-leading research in Nursing, Allied Health, Civil Engineering, Architecture & Built Environment, Library & Information Management & English* People & Planet Green - Top university in Scotland for environmental performance in 2013. Overall student satisfaction at 84% in 2013. Edinburgh Napier achieved the Investors in People (IIP) bronze status for the first time in May 2010. Employer Mentoring Programme awarded Mentoring Project of the Year at the Scottish Mentoring Network conference 2011. Carbon Masters Standard 2012

  10. Some of our famous Honorary Graduates Dr J K Rowling Sir Sean Connery Dr TildaSwinton Professor Alexander McCall Smith Dr Chris Paterson Dr Iain M Banks Sir Robert Carlyle Dr Brian Cox Dr Jose Carreras Dr Tom Kitchin

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