University of Highlands & Islands

Overview

One of the well-known public non-profit universities, University of the Highlands and Islands is made up of academic partners. This distinctive institution demonstrates academic brilliance and values its independence. It is one of the few universities in Europe and the only one in Scotland's Highlands and Islands. Students have the good fortune to experience something unique and exceptional. University-level study in the Highlands and Islands is the university's motto. Thirteen autonomous research institutions and colleges make up the University, which functions as a single organisation. The university offers core programmes for studying English for undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as world-class research initiatives. Everybody's attention is drawn to the original research and curriculum as well as the experienced tutors. In light of Scottish culture, communities, people, natural environment, economy, culture, and heritage, the university's reputation opens the way to a 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 RankingTHE World University Ranking,
• It positioned 510 in the ARWU Ranking,
• 100% achievement of The Orkney College UHI rating.

History

In 1992, the University of the Highlands and Islands was established. In February 2011, the Privy Council granted the organisation full university status; in 2012, Anne, Princess Royal was appointed Chancellor of the University of the Highlands and Islands Court. The institution's academic partners are gradually spread out across Perth, Elgin, the Isle of Skye, Fort William, Shetland, Orkney, and the Western Isles. The former Royal Northern Infirmary building in Inverness served as the central hub's original location. The UHI network comprises of multi-campus universities connected to one another sequentially via technology since it is a very robust and distinctive network. After being granted higher education institute status by the Scottish Parliament in April 2001, it became known as the UHI Millennium Institute. Deans with extensive full-time experience were chosen for each of the three faculties in 2004. Additionally, the Open University Validation Service, the University of Strathclyde, and the University of Aberdeen provided authenticity to the University degrees prior to receiving taught degree granting authority (LDAP). The Higher National Certificate and Higher National Diploma programmes 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

• 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

The sole student organisation in Scotland, Highlands and Islands Students Association (HISA), serves as the voice of the students. The association prioritises regional and local representation and makes sure that students have the greatest possible experience. Students are an essential component of clubs and societies because they provide them with the chance to network and try new things. In the process of honing their talents, pupils' CVs benefit. The Association therefore plans a lot of activities so that students can use their knowledge in bigger settings. The UHI gives mental health issues top priority. It is crucial to maintain good physical and mental health while in college.

The online student body at UHI offers top-notch online learning support. Students can take part in online forums, workshops, and tutorials from whatever location they want to study in their spare time. The university offers a UHI Online Learning Community called Mahara and a UHI 24 Hour Help Desk Service. The social media platform gives both online and residential students the chance to learn, interact, and socialize. Inverness is a city with both natural and artistic beauty. People from all over the world are constantly drawn to the Moray Firth and River Ness shorelines.In order to give entertainment at all times, The Eden Court Theatre, the area for plays, films, concerts, and ballet, restaurants, Hootenanny Ceilidh Cafe Bar, and retail malls. The city offers both land and well-educated working regions that are desirable for inward investment.

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

Transport

The Scottish Government works with Transport Scotland, transport companies, HIE, and other stakeholders to build the transportation network between the Highlands and Islands and the north of Scotland. The Regional Transport Partnership has resolved on the Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership (HITRANS). As a result, there are public transportation options such buses, trains, island ferries, and air services. It is simple to move from one location to another thanks to bus services like long-distance coaches, urban services, tourist coaches, taxi services, and post buses. Both flying and driving are alternatives to the rail service. Amazing West Highland and Kyle lines, which stand for the tourism sites, offer the railway services. One million terminal passengers pass through nine major Highlands and Islands airports each year.