About
Edinburgh Napier University is a public university in Edinburgh, Scotland. Napier Technical College, the predecessor of the university, was founded in 1964, taking its name from 16th-century Scottish mathematician and philosopher John Napier. The technical college was inaugurated as a university in 1992 by Lord Douglas-Hamilton, becoming Napier University. In 2009, the university was renamed Edinburgh Napier University.
PBSA Demand
Multi-campus applied intake. Broadens mid-market demand beyond the Old Town premium.
Campus catchment
well supplied- Students
- 14,240
- Nearby beds (~2 mi)
- 4,030
- Beds / 100 students
- 28.3
- Schemes tracked
- 12
More supplied catchment — about 28.3 tracked beds per 100 students within ~2 mi.
Operator concentration nearby
- 23%925 beds
- Unknown operator22%906 beds
- 21%834 beds
- 13%510 beds
- City avg rent
- £160-£250/week
- City occupancy
- 96-99%
- City yield range
- 5.0-6.5%
Key Information
- Coat of arms

- City
- Edinburgh
- Region
- Scotland
- Student population (approx)
- 14,240
PBSA Near This University
12 schemes within ~2 miles of campus · 4,030 beds
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| Property | Beds | Distance | Operator | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iQ Fountainbridge | 511 | 0.7 mi | iQ Student Accommodation | Edinburgh |
| Silk Mill | 225 | 0.7 mi | Prestige Student Living | Edinburgh |
| The Keel Houses | 700 | 0.7 mi | Prestige Student Living | Edinburgh |
| Vita Student Edinburgh West | 250 | 0.8 mi | Vita Student | Edinburgh |
| iQ The Mont | 323 | 0.8 mi | iQ Student Accommodation | Edinburgh |
| Mylnes Court | 166 | 0.9 mi | — | Edinburgh |
| Murieston Crescent | 120 | 0.9 mi | CRM Students | Edinburgh |
| Fountainbridge | 260 | 0.9 mi | Vita Student | Edinburgh |
| Yugo Canal Point | 340 | 0.9 mi | — | Edinburgh |
| Haymarket | 301 | 0.9 mi | Njoy Student Living | Edinburgh |
| Gorgie | 434 | 0.9 mi | Capitol Students | Edinburgh |
| Napier Bainfield Court | 400 | 0.9 mi | — | Edinburgh |