Napier University - Student Life

Housing: Approx 1000 places in uni flats (close to teaching sites); city rents not cheap.

Eats: Cheap, quality food at lunchtimes in NSA bars. Plenty of variety around town, from traditional chippies to Nepalese; city caters to every taste.

Drink: NSA bar prices amongst cheapest. Loads of pubs, many open till lam.

Nightlife: NSA ents - DJ comps, dodgy discos, karaoke (cheap, quality, variety). Tons of cinemas incl 12-screen UCI and Virgin, 6-screen Odeon as well as independent Filmhouse and Cameo. Many theatres, from Lyceum to Bedlam Theatre. Nightclubs eg Revolution, Eros, Cavendish cater for most tastes; individual club nights catch those who miss out.

Sports: Council and private sports centres and swimming pools easily accessible.

Travel: ISIC cards from NSA. Good local bus network, reasonable fares.

Financial help: Government funds; NSA hardship loan fund.

Jobs: Plenty of part time work (eg city's bars and eateries).

Buzz-words: Twelve (Merchiston Union).

More info: Enquiries to Students Association on Tel: 0131 229 8791.

Past students: Ian Buchanan (Edinburgh Councillor), Steve Jacks (Radio Forth DJ), Jane Franchie (BBC Scotland), Greg Kane (Hue & Cry), Gavin Hastings (scotlish rugby), Ali Paton (Siren in Gladiators).