Student satisfaction
National Student Survey
Relative position89th percentile
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University profile
University of the Highlands and Islands in profile
UHI is a Scottish multi-campus university partnership with local and online study options. Compare programmes, study modes, entry routes and domicile-specific fees.
36,000
Partnership students
2011
Founded
143
Programmes listed
Published outcomes & experience
Comparable indicators for UHI, calculated from published official datasets. This is not an overall university ranking.
Graduate outcomes
Graduate Outcomes survey
Relative position94th percentile
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Students continuing after their first year
Relative position3rd percentile
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About UHI
The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is a tertiary university partnership serving the Highlands and Islands, Perthshire and Moray, with around 36,000 students across further and higher education.
Teaching is delivered through local campuses, online learning and video conferencing. The precise campus, attendance pattern and international eligibility depend on the individual programme.
Numbers & facts
The key facts about UHI at a glance.
2011
Founded
36,000
Students
Scotland
Location
143
Programmes listed
University
Institution type
✓
Degree-awarding body
Ways to study at UHI
UHI combines local campus teaching with flexible delivery; the exact pattern is set by each programme.
In person
Local campus
Selected programmes are taught at UHI partner campuses and learning centres across its region.
Check the named teaching location
Attendance requirements are programme-specific
Facilities and timetables vary by campus
Flexible
Online and video-conference
UHI publishes online and video-conference options, including programmes with scheduled or blended elements.
Check whether attendance is fully online or blended
Scheduled sessions may still apply
International eligibility is not inferred
Selected courses
Part-time
Part-time variants are available on selected programmes for students combining study with other commitments.
Duration varies by programme
Fees may be charged by module or credit
Funding depends on domicile and study intensity
Check the individual programme
A provider-level label cannot establish the teaching location, attendance pattern, timetable, fee or Student Route eligibility for a particular course. The linked UHI course page is authoritative.
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Applying from school or college
With A-levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers, a BTEC, T-level, IB or another accepted Level 3 route, you apply to UHI through UCAS, up to five choices in one application, by the late-January equal-consideration deadline. Offers are usually conditional on your predicted grades, confirmed on results day.
Returning to study
If you're 21+ or don't have traditional qualifications, UHI considers an Access to HE Diploma, relevant work experience and contextual factors. Many courses also offer a part-time route, and a foundation year can bridge the gap where entry requirements aren't yet met.
Applying from outside the UK
International applicants apply to UHI through UCAS too, with an English-language qualification (typically IELTS) and international fee status. An International Foundation Year is a common entry route if your qualifications aren't a direct match.
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Programmes at UHI
143 programmes at UHI. Search live or filter by subject, level and study mode:
| Course | Award | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure Education | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Archaeology | BA (Hons) | History |
| Applied Music | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Archaeology and Literature | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Geography | BA (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Archaeology and Criminology | BA (Hons) | Law |
| Accounting and Finance | BA (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Child and Youth Studies | BA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Culture, Heritage and Politics | BA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Culture, Heritage and Theology | BA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Food, Nutrition and Textiles Education | BA (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Gaelic | BA (Hons) | General Studies |
| Adventure Tourism Management | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Archaeology and Sociology | BA (Hons) | History |
| Archaeology and Theology | BA (Hons) | History |
| Archaeology with Gaelic Studies | BA (Hons) | History |
| Art and Contemporary Practices | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Business and Management | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Management Graduate Apprenticeship | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Child and Youth Studies with Community Learning and Development | BA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Childhood Practice | BA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Contemporary Film Making in the Highlands and Islands | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Creative Writing in the Highlands and Islands | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Criminology | BA (Hons) | Law |
| Criminology and Theology | BA (Hons) | Law |
| Culture and Heritage | BA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Culture, Heritage and Archaeology | BA (Hons) | History |
| Culture, Heritage and Criminology | BA (Hons) | Law |
| Culture, Heritage and History | BA (Hons) | History |
| Culture, Heritage and Literature | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Culture, Heritage and Sociology | BA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Culture, Heritage with Gaelic Studies | BA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Drama and Production | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Equine Business Management | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Fine Art | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Gaelic and Education | BA (Hons) | Education & Teaching |
| Gaelic and Traditional Music | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Geography and Archaeology | BA (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Geography and Criminology | BA (Hons) | Law |
| Geography and History | BA (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Geography and Politics | BA (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Geography, Culture and Heritage | BA (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Golf Management | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Health and Social Studies | BA (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| History | BA (Hons) | History |
| History and Archaeology | BA (Hons) | History |
| History and Criminology | BA (Hons) | Law |
| History and Literature | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| History and Politics | BA (Hons) | History |
| History and Sociology | BA (Hons) | History |
| History and Theology | BA (Hons) | History |
| History with Gaelic Studies | BA (Hons) | History |
| Hospitality Management | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Interactive Media | BA (Hons) | Media & Communications |
| Literature | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Literature and Creative Writing | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Literature and Criminology | BA (Hons) | Law |
| Literature and Politics | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Literature and Sociology | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Literature and Theology | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Moral and Philosophical Studies with Religious Education | BA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Music Business | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Philosophy | BA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Philosophy and History | BA (Hons) | History |
| Philosophy and Literature | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Philosophy and Politics | BA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Philosophy and Sociology | BA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Philosophy and Theology | BA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Philosophy, Politics and Economics | BA (Hons) | Economics |
| Politics | BA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Politics and Archaeology | BA (Hons) | History |
| Politics and Criminology | BA (Hons) | Law |
| Politics and Theology | BA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Popular Music | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Professional Golf | BA (Hons) | Sport & Exercise Science |
| Social Sciences | BA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Sociology and Criminology | BA (Hons) | Law |
| Sociology and Politics | BA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Sociology and Theology | BA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Sports Management | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Sustainable Development | BA (Hons) | Agriculture & Animal Science |
| Sustainable Development and Archaeology | BA (Hons) | Agriculture & Animal Science |
| Sustainable Development and Criminology | BA (Hons) | Agriculture & Animal Science |
| Sustainable Development and History | BA (Hons) | Agriculture & Animal Science |
| Sustainable Development and Literature | BA (Hons) | Agriculture & Animal Science |
| Sustainable Development and Politics | BA (Hons) | Agriculture & Animal Science |
| Sustainable Development with Gaelic Studies | BA (Hons) | Agriculture & Animal Science |
| Sustainable Development, Culture and Heritage | BA (Hons) | Agriculture & Animal Science |
| Theatre Industry Practice | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Theological Studies | BA (Hons) | Philosophy & Religion |
| Visual Design and Communication | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Early Learning and Childcare | BA | Education & Teaching |
| Aircraft Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Civil Engineering BEH Graduate Apprenticeship | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Electrical and Mechanical Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Energy Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Adventure Performance and Coaching | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Aircraft Maintenance Engineering and Management | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Applied Software Development | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Archaeological Science | BSc (Hons) | History |
| Audio Engineering BSH | BSc (Hons) | Engineering |
| Computing | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Construction and the Built Environment (Graduate Apprenticeship) | BSc (Hons) | Building & Construction |
| Environmental Science | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Environmental Science (with a year in industry) | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Forest Management | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Geography | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Geography (with a year in industry) | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Integrative Healthcare | BSc (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Marine Science | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Psychology | BSc (Hons) | Psychology |
| Sport and Fitness | BSc (Hons) | Sport & Exercise Science |
| Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation | BSc (Hons) | Sport & Exercise Science |
| Sustainable Architectural Studies | BSc (Hons) | Architecture |
| Technological Education | BSc (Hons) | Education & Teaching |
| Nursing | BSc | Nursing & Health |
| Oral Health Science | BSc | Nursing & Health |
| Gaelic and Related Studies | DipHE | General Studies |
| Gaelic Media | DipHE | Media & Communications |
| Professional Golf PGA | DipHE | Sport & Exercise Science |
| Accounting | HND | Accounting & Finance |
| Acting and Performance | HND | Music & Performing Arts |
| Administration and Information Technology | HND | Business & Management |
| Aircraft Engineering | HND | Engineering |
| Beauty Therapy | HND | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Business | HND | Business & Management |
| Coaching and Developing Sport | HND | Business & Management |
| Computer Science | HND | Computer Science |
| Contemporary Art Practice | HND | Art & Design |
| Counselling | HND | Nursing & Health |
| Engineering Systems | HND | Engineering |
| FItness Health and Exercise | HND | Sport & Exercise Science |
| Horticulture | HND | Agriculture & Animal Science |
| Music | HND | Music & Performing Arts |
| Musical Theatre | HND | Music & Performing Arts |
| Social Sciences | HND | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Sports Therapy | HND | Sport & Exercise Science |
| Technical Theatre and Production Arts | HND | Music & Performing Arts |
| Visual Communication | HND | Art & Design |
| Wildlife and Conservation Management | HND | Business & Management |
| Optometry with Independent Prescribing | MOptom | Nursing & Health |
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Complete programme list for UHI; full-time, part-time and delivery variants are grouped (143 programmes, 2026).
Campus & locations
UHI is a multi-campus university partnership serving the Highlands and Islands, Perthshire and Moray, with local campuses and flexible online and video-conference teaching.
Course availability, attendance requirements and the teaching location vary by programme. Always check the university’s course page for the exact delivery pattern.
Study options
Local campus teaching Online learning Video-conference teaching
Geographic scope
Scotland Multi-campus
Provider campus and delivery information; individual course pages are authoritative.
Students & campus life
Higher-education student context for UHI across its partnership. These HESA figures cover higher education and are not the partnership-wide total.
8,685
HE students
HESA higher-education population, 2024/25. UHI reports around 36,000 partnership students across further and higher education.
4%
International
students from outside the UK
58%
Mature students
aged 25+ on entry
UK students by ethnicity
White95%
Asian2%
Black1%
Mixed1%
Ethnicity of UK-domiciled students (HESA); international students not shown here.
Is UHI right for you?
A particularly good fit if you …
- want access to higher education through UHI's network across the Highlands and Islands, Perthshire and Moray
- are comparing local campus, online or video-conference teaching options
- need to compare full-time and selected part-time programme variants
- want to check published modules, entry information and official outcomes course by course
Check carefully if …
you require one specific campus, a fully online timetable, a particular attendance pattern or Student Route sponsorship. These are course-specific and must be confirmed on UHI's own programme page.
For parents
The questions parents and supporters ask most about UHI, answered with provider facts and course-specific caveats.
Recognised UK degrees
UHI is a recognised UK degree-awarding body. The exact award and any professional accreditation are shown per course.
Fees depend on domicile
For 2026/27, Scotland-domiciled degree tuition is £1,820 a year and rest-of-UK degree tuition is £9,790; HN, part-time and international arrangements differ.
Delivery is course-specific
Teaching may be at a local campus, online or by video conference. Attendance, timetable and duration must be checked for the selected programme.
Student numbers need context
UHI reports around 36,000 partnership students across further and higher education; the separate HESA figure on this page covers higher education only.
Outcomes are shown per course
Where official coverage is sufficient, course pages show Graduate Outcomes, continuation, earnings and the cohort or sample caveat.
Eligibility must be confirmed
Entry qualifications, international eligibility and approved study locations vary by programme and intake.
Accreditation & recognition
How to read UHI’s formal standing, the seals and what they mean:
Recognised degree-awarding body
Recognised UK degree-awarding body
University of the Highlands and Islands awards its own degrees, which are accepted nationally and are the basis for Master’s and doctoral study.
Admissions & entry routes
Apply through UCASUndergraduate applications run through UCAS, up to five course choices in one application.
Check the entry requirementsCheck the course’s accepted route: A-levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers, BTEC, T-level, International Baccalaureate, Access qualifications or an international equivalent.
Mind the deadlinesThe main UCAS equal-consideration deadline is in late January; Clearing runs from July for remaining places.
Offers & resultsUniversities respond with conditional or unconditional offers; places are confirmed on results day.
Fees & funding
Fees at UHI depend on domicile, qualification level, study mode and delivery. Scotland-domiciled degree students are normally charged £1,820 per year in 2026/27 and eligible students commonly receive SAAS support; rest-of-UK and international arrangements differ.
Scotland-domiciled students
Eligible full-time undergraduate students can apply to SAAS for tuition-fee support; eligibility is personal and should be confirmed directly.
Rest of UK students
Fees and student-finance arrangements follow the student's home nation and the selected programme.
Part-time and HN study
Fee levels and support differ from the standard full-time degree rate.
International students
Fees and Student Route eligibility depend on the programme, delivery and approved study location.
Official UHI 2026/27 fee guidance. Confirm the exact fee, funding eligibility and delivery pattern on the selected course page.
Frequently asked questions about UHI
Is UHI officially recognised?
Yes. University of the Highlands and Islands is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; its degrees are nationally recognised.
How big is UHI?
Around 36,000 students, founded in 2011.
What can I study at UHI?
143 programmes are listed on this page, each with entry requirements, outcomes and fees. Use the filter above to find your subject.
How do I apply to UHI?
Undergraduate applications run through UCAS, with up to five course choices in one application. Each course page lists the typical entry requirements.
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