Overview
The University of the Highlands and Islands is one of the famous tertiary universities and
a non-profit public
institution constituted by Academic Partners. This unique institution shows its’ excellence in academic fields and
cherish its autonomy.
It is the only university situated in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland
and one of only a few in Europe. Students are lucky enough to get experienced with something different as well as special. The
University undertakes the motto ‘University-level study in the Highlands and Islands’.
The University comprises thirteen independent research institutions and colleges that operates together as one
entity. The University provides fundamental English language learning programs for undergraduate and postgraduate
degrees along with World-leading research activities the distinctive research and curriculum along with Expert
tutors catches the sight of everyone. The reputation of the University opens the door of the innovative student
learning experience in the light of
Scottish culture, communities, people, natural environment, economy, culture and heritage
.
History
The
origin of the University
of the Highlands and Islands was found in1992.The institution was given full
University status by the Privy Council in February 2011while in 2012, Anne, Princess Royal became the Chancellor of
the University of the Highlands and IslandsCourt. The academic partners of the institution are located gradually in
Perth, Elgin, the Isle of Skye, Fort William, Shetland, Orkney, and the Western Isles.
The central hub was founded in the former Royal Northern Infirmary building, Inverness.
As the UHI network is a very strong and unique one, it consists of multi-campus institutions connected with one
after another via technology. In April 2001, It appears as a UHI Millennium Institute when the Scottish Parliament
awarded it as a Higher Education Institute.
Every three faculties have separate experienced full-time deans, appointed in 2004.
Moreover, before getting taught degree awarding powers (LDAP), the Open University Validation Service, the
University of Strathclyde, and the University of Aberdeen gave authenticity to the University degrees. The Scottish
Qualifications Authority awarded the Higher National Certificate and Higher National Diploma courses.
Students Statistics
Female-62%
Male-37%
Other-0%
UK Students-96%
EU Students-3%
International-2%
Full-time-61%
Part-time-39%
First year-48%
Other years-52%
Postgraduate-14%
Undergraduate-86%
Ranking & Achievements
The University of the Highlands and Islands comprises 69% of degrees that are available
on more than two campuses.
UK Rankings
The University positioned the Top 10 most affordable UK universities in the Complete University Guide
It secured 89th position in The National Ranking of the University of the Highlands and Islands
World Rankings
The institute secured 848th place in THE World University Ranking,
It positioned 510 in the ARWU Ranking,
100% achievement of The Orkney College UHI rating.
Faculties
University of the Highlands and Islands consists of 13 colleges and research centres
along with more than 70 local learning centres. The level of courses are divided into Degree, HNs, Postgraduate,
Professional, and Vocational. The subject areas are given below:
Business, leisure, and tourism
Computing and IT
Creative industries
Education and childcare
Energy, engineering, and construction
Gaelic medium studies
Health and wellbeing
Humanities and social sciences
Science and environment
Fees
The international tuition fee is £12,360-£13,620
Scholarships
Canadian Centennial Scholarship, is applicable for the exceptionally good students from
Canada(postgraduate)
Chevening Scholarship is applicable for the students from a Chevening country (Masters)
Commonwealth Scholarship is applicable for the students from a Commonwealth country
Marshall Scholarship is applicable for American students (under 26)
Masters Funding for International Students
D. Funding for International Students
Saltire Scholarship is applicable for students from Canada, China, India, Japan, Pakistan,
and the USA.
South Asia Subcontinent Scholarship
Funds:
RUK Bursary
Student Development Fund
University Scholarship Fund
Winter Covid Hardship Fund
Discretionary funds
Higher Education Discretionary (Hardship) Fund
Higher Education Childcare Fund
Lone Parent Childcare Grant
Nursing and Midwifery Discretionary Fund
UHI Nursing Assistance Fund
Other internal and external funds
British Federation of Women Graduates is applicable for a doctorate (commence on the 3rd
year or part-time
equivalent)
Daniel McLean Memorial Fund
European Funding Guide for Students
FindAMasters Scholarships
FindAPhD Scholarships
Fulbright Scholarships
Highland Children’s Trust is applicable for students of the Highland area (under 25)
ICAS Foundation is applicable for students studying accounting or finance( a low household
income)
ILF Transitions Fund is applicable for a recognized disability(for students aged 16-25)
Royal Caledonian Education Trust is applicable for students who belong to a parent who has
served in the Armed
Forces,
Sidney Black Memorial Engineering Award is applicable for female undergraduate students
(extraordinary merit in
BEng year)
Study a Masters in Europe is applicable for a postgraduate degree (commence on September
2021)
Sutherland Trust is applicable for Scottish born/ordinarily resident students ( law, art,
or science)
The Carnegie Trust Fee Assistance Scheme
The Highland Society of London Award
The Neil MacKenzie Trust
The Royal Society of Edinburgh Enterprise Fellowships is for innovative science or
tech-based business ideas.
The Scholarship Hub is for UK/EU students,
UHI Liam Colgan Music Student Awards for (skill-based songwriting and production twice a
year),
Willie Printie Prize is applicable for Engineering Excellence.
Courses
Undergraduate
Adventure Performance and Coaching BSc (Hons)
Aircraft Engineering Beng (Hons)
An Cùrsa Adhartais (English) Certhe
An Cùrsa Adhartais Certhe
Applied Software Development BSc (Hons)
Archaeological Science BSc (Hons)
Archaeology and Environmental Studies BSc (Hons)
Architectural Technology BSc (Hons)
Audio Engineering BSc (Hons)
Bioscience BSc (Hons)
Civil Engineering Beng (Hons)
Computing BSc (Hons)
Energy Engineering Beng (Hons)
Environmental Science BSc (Hons)
Forest Management BSc (Hons)
Gaelic and Communication Certhe
Gaelic Media Diphe
Gàidhlig Agus Conaltradh Certhe
Geography BSc (Hons)
Integrative Healthcare BSc (Hons)
Interactive Media BSc (Hons)
Marine Science BSc (Hons)
Mechanical Engineering Beng (Hons)
Nursing BSc
Optometry BSc (Hons)
Oral Health Science BSc
Professional Golf Pga Diphe
Psychology BSc (Hons)
Sport and Fitness BSc (Hons)
Sustainable Development BSc (Hons)
Postgraduate
Adventure Performance and Coaching BSc (Hons)
Aircraft Engineering Beng (Hons)
Applied Software Development BSc (Hons)
Archaeological Science BSc (Hons)
Archaeology and Environmental Studies BSc (Hons)
Architectural Technology BSc (Hons)
Audio Engineering BSc (Hons)
Bioscience BSc (Hons)
Civil Engineering Beng (Hons)
Computing BSc (Hons)
Energy Engineering Beng (Hons)
Environmental Science BSc (Hons)
Forest Management BSc (Hons)
Gaelic and Communication Certhe
Gaelic Media Diphe
Gàidhlig Agus Conaltradh Certhe
Geography BSc (Hons)
Integrative Healthcare BSc (Hons)
Interactive Media BSc (Hons)
Marine Science BSc (Hons)
Mechanical Engineering Beng (Hons)
Nursing BSc
Optometry BSc (Hons)
Oral Health Science BSc
Professional Golf Pga Diphe
Psychology BSc (Hons)
Sport and Fitness BSc (Hons)
Sustainable Development BSc (Hons)
Facilities & Services
Students get Evening, Full time, Online, and Part-time study mode facilities.
The on-campus facility along with Student Route visa sponsorship,
Online study facility from students own country,
Stunning environment-friendly study spaces,
Students get Internationally respected degrees,
Students are benefitted from job-ready skills,
Several careers and employability services are available. The University provides Post-study work opportunities in the UK
The overseas students get individualized and personable support from the approved university representatives.
Virtual Learning Environment provides interactive online learning materials and submits assessments.
UHI’s world-class video conferencing facilities with expert tutors.
A well-equipped library with the latest IT facilities along with administrative services.
Accommodation
The university belongs to dedicated halls of residence in Dornoch, Elgin, Fort William and Inverness.
Some campuses with private accommodation
Inverness College UHI
Lews Castle College UHI
Moray College UHI
North Highland College UHI
Perth College UHI
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI
Scottish Association for Marine Science UHI
West Highland College UHI
Apart from them, other campuses are
Argyll College UHI
Highland Theological College UHI
NAFC Marine Centre UHI
Orkney College UHI
Shetland College UHI
Transports
The Scottish Government takes necessary initiatives for the development of transport
system in collaboration with Transport Scotland, transport operators, HIE, and stakeholders between the routes to
the north of Scotland and the Highlands and Islands. The Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership (HITRANS) is
settled down for the Regional Transport Partnership.
Therefore, the public transport network like buses, rail, islands ferries, air services
is available. Bus services like Long-distance coaches, Urban services, Tourist coaches, Taxi services, and Post
Buses make it easy to travel from one place to another.
The rail service is an alternative to the car as well as
flying. The railway services are available in amazing West Highland and Kyle lines that represent the tourist
attractions. Nine major Highlands and Islands airports stand for 1million terminal passengers annually.
