University of the Highlands and Islands

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Overview

The University of the Highlands and Islands is a well-known tertiary university that was founded by Academic Partners as a non-profit public institution. This one-of-a-kind institution demonstrates academic achievement and values autonomy. It is Scotland's only university, and one of just a few in Europe, located in the Highlands and Islands. Students are fortunate to have the opportunity to participate in something unique and different. 'University-level study in the Highlands and Islands' is the University's motto. The University is made up of thirteen separate research institutions and colleges that work as a single organisation. The university offers basic English language study programmes for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, as well as world-class research. Everyone's attention is drawn to the unique research and curriculum, as well as the expert tutors. In light of Scottish culture, communities, people, natural environment, economy, culture, and heritage, the University's reputation opens the way to an unique student learning experience.

Rankings and Achievements

The University of the Highlands and Islands comprises 69% of degrees that are available on more than two campuses.

University of the Highlands and Islands: 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

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.

History

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) was founded in 1992. The Privy Council granted the university full university status in February 2011, and Anne, Princess Royal was named Chancellor of the University of the Highlands and Islands Court in 2012. The institution's academic partners are spread out over Perth, Elgin, the Isle of Skye, Fort William, Shetland, Orkney, and the Western Isles. The central hub was established in Inverness, in the former Royal Northern Infirmary building. Because the UHI network is so robust and distinctive, it is made up of multi-campus schools that are linked together through technology. When the Scottish Parliament designated it as a Higher Education Institute in April 2001, it became known as the UHI Millennium Institute. Each of the three faculties has its own full-time dean, who was appointed in 2004. Furthermore, before the Open University Validation Service, the University of Strathclyde, and the University of Aberdeen were given 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 Higher National Certificate and Higher National Diploma courses were granted by the Scottish Qualifications Authority.

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

Student Statistics

· Undergraduate – 89%

· Postgraduate – 11%

· Full-time students – 62%

· Part-time students – 38%

· UK/EU students – 99%

· International students – 1%

· Female – 61%

· Male – 39%

UK Rankings: Fee Structure

The international tuition fee is £12,360-£13,620

University of the Highlands and Islands: Scholarships

Scholarships for International students

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.

Facilities and 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.

Student Life

Highlands and Islands Students Association(HISA), the only students’ association in Scotland is a mouthpiece of Students. The association focuses on both local and regional representation and ensures the best student experience. Students are the indispensable part of the Clubs and Societies so that they have the opportunity to meet new people as well as try something new. It helps to enrich students’ CVs in the process of developing their skills. Therefore, the Association organizes many events where students can put ideas into practice in larger venues. The UHI prioritizes mental health issues. It is very important to remain physically and mentally healthy during university life.

UHI’s online student community provides excellent Online Learning Support. Wherever students want to study in their own time, they can participate in online discussion sessions, workshops, and tutorials. The University provides UHI 24hr Helpdesk Service and UHI Online Learning Community named Mahara. Both online and residential students get the opportunity of learning, mixing, and socializing from the social media platform. Inverness is a city of scenic beauty as well as Arts and culture. The shores of the Moray Firth and River Ness always attract people from all over the world. Therefore, The Eden Court Theatre, the region for plays, films, concerts, and ballet, restaurants, Hootenanny Ceilidh Cafe Bar, shopping malls provides amusements at all time. The city offers attractive inward investment with lands as well as a well-educative working areas.

Living 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

Courses Offered by University of the Highlands and Islands

Undergraduate

Postgraduate

Transport

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.

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Public Last updated: 2022-02-12 05:27:56 AM