The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) was created so that higher education could be available locally throughout the Highlands and Islands.
It received university status in February 2011, evolving from the higher education institution, the UHI Millennium Institute.
The university has some of the best online learning technologies meaning you can study many of the courses from home or work, anywhere in the world.
You can study at one of the 13 campuses throughout the Highlands and Islands where you will find some of the most stunning locations in the UK.
Courses and Specialisms
The university has a range of provision from Higher National Certificate (HNC) to degree, postgraduate and research level study.
Subject areas include:
Students
The UHI has 8,618 higher education students, of which 64% are full time. There are 31,646 further education students, of which 86% are part time. Their learning is supported through a network of over 70 local learning centres throughout the mainland and island communities. Centres are linked by the newest communications technologies, so wherever you study, teaching and support are the same.
According to HESA, 96.3% of students from the 2015/16 academic year went into employment or further study within six months after graduating.
Facilities and Services
Every campus has their own learning and teaching facilities including libraries and study areas. They have restaurants and sport and fitness facilities for students to use. See each of the campus websites for details of each individual campus.
Ranking
The UHI is ranked 2nd in Scotland for Celtic Studies in the Complete University Guide Subject Tables 2019.
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