Napier University in general

If you have your sights set on furthering your artistic abilities then, certainly, Napier is probably not the University for you. Don't get me wrong, Napier is the most friendly University I have ever been to (and I've been to a few) and a pleasant atmosphere is important when you are a young student looking to get settled in. Whether you are an artist or a scientist you will benefit from the non-cliquey nature of Napier students. The title of this opinion is 'Common Sense Approach' and that is for a reason. Napier, the person, was a mathematician and Napier was once a technical college. It should not take much to work out that Napier's strength lies in ...  Read the complete review

This review isn't really about the academical/course side of Napier, more about the surroundings for people considering uni there. Hmm Napier University.... Well.... A lot of people say bad things about Napier University... They have low entrance levels and a high drop out rate.... I personally dropped out of Napier University but I feel that this was due to the marvelous city I was in. I think Napier University is only good to them among us with very high self control... I personally couldn't resist the temptation of going out 7 nights a week! University Facilities are very good, Napier has a large library on its main campus (Merchiston) and smaller ...  Read the complete review

I didn't study at Napier University. I just happened to be doing a course taught by Napier University staff, living in a Napier University flat and occasionally drank at a Napier University bar. There's a world of difference and the following should explain it. Napier University is a collection of half-a-dozen or so campuses spread over the south-west quarter of Edinburgh. Formerly a technical college, it became a uni in 1992 - its technical routes are shown with most of the courses still being highly vocational. I studied MA Periodical Journalism at Craighouse campus, so can only speak with real authority about that campus and that course, but have seen ...  Read the complete review

Girlfriend in a coma, I know I know - it's serious Girlfriend in a coma, I know I know - it's really serious there were times when I could have 'murdered' her (but, you know, I would hate anything to happen to her) NO, I DON'T WANT TO SEE HER Do you really think she'll pull through? Do you really think she'll pull through? Girlfriend in a coma, I know I know - it's serious there were times when I could have 'strangled' her (but, you know, I would hate anything to happen to her) WOULD YOU PLEASE LET ME SEE HER Do you really think ...  Read the complete review

I have been here for over a year and have a few complaints. There are far too few computers at each campus. Napier is spread throughout Edinburgh on five different campuses. I go to Craighouse where I find it impossible to find free computers during the day. The views from that campus are amazing though. I don't think the Unions are adequate either. Our campus has one little bar. They are trying to build more modern facilities yet last year they had to get rid of courses and staff because fo poor funding. I find it very hard to be impressed by Napier and wont miss it when I leave ...  Read the complete review