Entry requirements, scholarships and keeping in touch for students from Belgium.

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

For all courses (with the exception of Nursing) students would usually be required to have completed the Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts/Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur/Diplome d'aptitude a acceder a l'enseignement/Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs/ Diploma van de hogere secundaire technische school with a minimum grade of 6/10 or 12/20 or above. If a course requires a specific subject at grade B at SQA Higher then grade 7/10 or 14/20 in that subject will be required.

Please note that international students are unable to enrol onto the Nursing programmes.

International Baccalaureate

Award of Diploma with between 26 and 29 points or above depending on the course you choose to apply for. If a course requires a specific subject at grade B at SQA Higher then grade 5 or above in HL is required. Please see each individual course webpage for specific entry requirements.

European Baccalaureate

Pass with between 60 and 70% depending on the course you choose to apply for. If a course requires a specific subject at grade B at SQA Higher then 70% is required. Please see each individual course webpage for specific entry requirements.

Postgraduate

A Licientiaat (And other 2 cycle diplomas) is equivalent to the British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard and a grade of 12/20 (met voldoening / avec satisfaction) which is equivalent of a 2:2 is required. 14/20 (met voldoening / avec satisfaction) would be equivalent to a 2:1.

English language

Students are required to sit an English language test to gain entry to the University.

Find the approved English tests and scores we accept on our English Language Requirements page.

We also offer various pre-sessional English language programmes for applicants who have test results below the programme requirement. 

Some courses may require a higher English language score. Please search for the course you're interested in to find out more.

Pathway programmes

Edinburgh Napier University International College (ENUIC) is an embedded on campus college for international students to start their studies at Edinburgh Napier University. It is located in the historic, city centre campus of Merchiston, with easy access to student accommodation.

Pathway programmes at ENUIC prepare students for their chosen future degree with academic and English language support. ENUIC offers students the option between International Stage One, International Stage Two, or an International Incorporated Masters.

Undergraduate

International Year One
English language requirement – IELTS 5.5 with no less than 5.5 in each component.

Academic requirement - minimum 4/10 or 10/20 or pass

Certificat d’Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur minimum (French speaking) 

Diploma  van Secundair Onderwijs (Dutch speaking) 

Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts (German speaking)

International Year Two

English language requirement – IELTS 5.5 with no less than 5.5 in each component.

Academic requirement - minimum 5/10 or 11/20 or 55%

Certificat d’Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur minimum (French speaking)

Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs (Dutch speaking)

Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts (German speaking)

Postgraduate

International Incorporated Masters
– One Term IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 minimum in all components
– Two Terms IELTS 5.5 overall with 5.5 minimum in all components

Academic requirement - Licentiaat and other two cycle diplomas minimum pass OR Bachelor’s Degree or Licentiaat pass 50%

 

Scholarships for EU students

We have scholarships available for undergraduate, postgraduate and visiting EU students. Check out the relevant pages to learn more about eligibility and the selection process.

Why choose Edinburgh Napier?

We'll give you the skills and practical experience to take you where you want to go. 

More than 95% of our undergraduate students are in work or further study within six months of graduating (HESA 2014/15) thanks to our industry-focused courses, excellent facilities and student support.

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