University of Highlands and Islands

About

The University of Highlands and Islands is a highly-ranked public institution for education and research situated in Scotland. The university was established in 1993 and is comprised of 13 academic partners in the Islands and Highlands. They gained official degree-granting powers in 2005 and university status in 2011 along with their current name. They provide teaching across 13 different sites in addition to research centers at Fort William, Shetland, Thurso, Argyll, Elgin, Inverness, Dornoch, and Orkney.  The university also runs more than 70 local learning centers with the goal of providing education to as many people as possible. Each of their campuses has state-of-the-art facilities.

These include administrative, academic, support, and recreational facilities for students like practice centers, high-tech labs, residence halls, classrooms, and more. The university has two faculties that provide a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs in business, humanities, art, health, engineering, and science. A number of their programs can be completed part-time and online. They have a student population of roughly 9984 students that come from all across the globe.

Types of Postgraduate Programs They Run

The University of Highlands and Islands provides a range of postgraduate programs. They cover topics such as nursing, agriculture, business, art, sustainability, childcare, management, leadership, health, research, tourism, and more. Some of the accreditations their postgraduate degree courses offer include Master of Science (MSc), Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert), Master of Art (MA), Master of Business Administration (MBA), and more. Their postgraduate programs allow for part-time and full-time study.

Admissions Process

If you are hoping to study for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University of Highlands and Islands, you will have to submit an application via UCAS. It is important to ensure you meet all the entry requirements and include the institution code and course code. These codes can be easily discovered by checking the relevant course page on the university’s website. If you want to apply for part-time or postgraduate courses or apply as an international student, you can apply directly through the University of Highlands and Islands website. To do this, simply find your course using their course finder and press the apply button. Ensure you meet all the relevant entry requirements before you apply. The university will get in touch in the coming weeks with all applicants to inform them as to whether they have been successful.

Accommodation

University of Highlands and Islands has student accommodation at a number of its campuses including Inverness College, Lews Castle College, Moray College, North Highland College, Perth College, Sabhal Mór Ostaig, Scottish Association for Marine Science, and West Highland College. The university can provide advice regarding accommodation for the other campuses. Room types and rent prices vary, however, you can expect affordable accommodation options.

They have many rooms available, usually single en-suite bedrooms with shared facilities such as a living area and kitchen. There are also studio en-suite options available too with cooking facilities. Your rent price will include utilities such as electricity, heating, and Wi-Fi. You will also have access to student support. Bedrooms have a bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, and shelving. Kitchens are fully equipped with everything you could need and living areas make for great places to socialise and make friends. To book accommodation here, visit the University of Highlands and Islands website.

Scholarships and Financial Support

The University of Highlands and Islands website has a number of scholarships and bursaries available. Some of these include the Barns-Graham Travel Scholarship, the Commonwealth Scholarships, the Chevening Scholarships, the Drummond Foundation Scholarship, the Saltire Scholarships, the South Asia Scholarship, and more. You can browse all the scholarships available on the University of Highlands and Islands website. Here you will also see the entry criteria for each scholarship and how to apply.

Contact Info

For general enquiries, call 01463 279190