University of the Highlands and Islands
Get an internationally renowned Scottish education in a stunning location at the University of the Highlands and Islands. Thanks to our smaller class sizes, we hold personalised student support at the heart of everything we do.
- Rated #4 in Scotland for undergraduate student satisfaction in the 2025 National Student Survey
- Rated #1 in Scotland for postgraduate student satisfaction in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey for the 4th year in a row
Our degrees are highly practical and designed with employability in mind, so you will gain a solid understanding of the theory and put that knowledge into practice through various avenues such as fieldwork, work placements and industry projects throughout your course.
Academic programs
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Music
- Culinary
- Art & Design
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Aviation
Student experience
- Intramural/Club Sports
- On-Campus Housing
- Study Abroad
- Distance/online learning
Application information
First-year
We have +30,000 students dispersed across our network of campuses, learning centres and research institutions.
As a multi-campus university, our courses are designed to make the most of the local industries and environment of each place, so the subject you choose will define where you live and learn.
For example, where better to study Marine Biology than on the beach at the Scottish Association for Marine Science? Or to study archaeology in the ancient archipelago of Orkney, unearthing history's secrets?
US Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is accepted at UHI for eligible students undertaking on-campus study in Scotland.
Please note, FAFSA will not fund online study at overseas institutions.
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Additional information
Being a student isn’t only about studying! With its mix of tranquil and exhilarating activities in both rural and city communities, the Highlands and Islands, Moray and Perthshire offer our students a unique lifestyle. Enjoy excellent access to beaches, mountains, paddleboarding, climbing, mountain biking and camping spots.
During my time at UHI, I was fortunate to meet mentors and peers who became some of the most important people in my life. Through their encouragement, guidance and shared experiences, I became more confident not just in my research but as a person.