University of Edinburgh Napier, details of Edinburgh Napier university

Edinburgh Napier University 

University ranking

• 2010  =72
• 2009  =77
• 2008  =71

History

• Edinburgh Napier opened its doors as Napier Technical College in 1964, amalgamating with Napier College of Science & Technology and Edinburgh College of Commerce in 1974, before being awarded university status in 1992. The university name changed from Napier to Edinburgh Napier in February 2009.
• Merchiston Campus is built around the site of the 13th-century Napier Tower, home of John Napier, the inventor of algorithms.
• Craiglockhart Campus houses the War Poets Collection, a dedicated exhibition documenting the works of Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon who met at Craiglockhart campus when it was used as a hospital for the treatment of shell-shocked officers during the First World War. 

Location and Transport

• Based in Edinburgh, one of the most vibrant and beautiful cities in the world (and home to around 100,000 students!)
• Multi-campus modern university, based on five main campuses in the lively student areas of south west Edinburgh at Merchiston, Craighouse, Craiglockhart, Canaan Lane and Comely Bank.
• Frequent bus service from one campus to another and into the city

Accommodation

• 900 places in university-owned accommodation (2008–09).
• Places guaranteed for first year students who live outwith a 48-km (30-mile) radius of Edinburgh city centre.
• £81 per week for self-catering flats (2008–09).
• More information on accommodation at Edinburgh Napier University is available here.

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