Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh Napier University is a vibrant and innovative institution located in the heart of Edinburgh, Scotland. With a commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement, it has become a prominent player in the higher education landscape. The university boasts a diverse student body, with nearly 20,000 students studying across its three campuses in Edinburgh and through transnational education overseas. Edinburgh Napier is ranked 501-600 in the world, the top modern university in Scotland, and among the top 10 UK universities in this ranking by Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025.
School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment
The School, the largest at Edinburgh Napier University, is divided in five areas of expertise: Applied Informatics, Built Environment, Computer Science, Cyber Security & System Engineering, Engineering & Mathematics. According to the UK Research Excellence Framework in 2021, the School is the number one among Scottish modern universities for research in Computer Science & Informatics, Engineering and for Architecture, Built Environment and Planning.
Transport Research Institute
The Transport Research Institute (TRI) is active since 1996. It has an established reputation for research, consultancy and teaching in transport policy, planning and engineering. TRI is engaged with industry in electric and autonomous vehicle research, such as the CAVForth Project, and the Future Flyer 3 – HEART consortium. TRI collaborates actively with government as well, for instance carrying out research on 20 mph areas. TRI is ranked 151-200 in the world for Transportation Science & Technology in the Shanghai Subject Ranking.