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University of the Highlands and Islands

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world rank  1285

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Overview

University of the Highlands and Islands (Oilthigh na Gàidhealtachd agus nan Eilean) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large town of Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom. This institution also has branch campuses in Inverness, Lerwick, Dingwall, Stornoway, Kirkwall and Perth. Founded in 2011, University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council. UHI provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees across several fields of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 15-year-old UK higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply. UHI also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, financial aid and/or scholarships, and administrative services.

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Control

University of the Highlands and Islands's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of the Highlands and Islands's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of the Highlands and Islands' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

University of the Highlands and Islands's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) Oilthigh na Gàidhealtachd agus nan Eilean
Acronym UHI
Founded 2011 Origins date back to 1992 as UHI Millennium Institute
Motto Foghlam aig ìre Oilthigh air a' Ghàidhealtachd is anns na h-Eileanan
University-level study in the Highlands and Islands
Colours Purple and white
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Location

Address 12b Ness Walk
Inverness
IV3 5SQ Scotland
United Kingdom
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University of the Highlands and Islands Phone Number (1463) 279 000
University of the Highlands and Islands Fax Number (1463) 279 001
Other locations Inverness, Lerwick, Dingwall, Stornoway, Kirkwall and Perth

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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of the Highlands and Islands is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Privy Council

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2011


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of the Highlands and Islands's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • British Psychological Society (BPS)
  • General Optical Council (GOC)
  • General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS)
  • Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University of the Highlands and Islands as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of the Highlands and Islands Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of the Highlands and Islands is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of the Highlands and Islands's academic range and degree level offering.



University of the Highlands and Islands: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

University of the Highlands and Islands Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of the Highlands and Islands Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of the Highlands and Islands categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University of the Highlands and Islands.



University of the Highlands and Islands: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 Not reported Not reported
International
students		 Not reported Not reported

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact University of the Highlands and Islands Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University of the Highlands and Islands website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

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University of the Highlands and Islands's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of the Highlands and Islands is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of the Highlands and Islands's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of the Highlands and Islands has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of the Highlands and Islands 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


University of the Highlands and Islands's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
University of the Highlands and Islands has more than 800 international students.


University of the Highlands and Islands's Admission Office Admission Office



(845) 272 3600


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact University of the Highlands and Islands's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

University of the Highlands and Islands Size and Profile


University of the Highlands and Islands's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of the Highlands and Islands has a student enrollment ranging from 7,000 to 7,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


University of the Highlands and Islands's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of the Highlands and Islands's academic staff ranges from 50 to 99 members.


University of the Highlands and Islands's Control Type Control Type

University of the Highlands and Islands is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


University of the Highlands and Islands's Entity Type Entity Type

University of the Highlands and Islands is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


University of the Highlands and Islands's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of the Highlands and Islands's main campus setting is not reported.


University of the Highlands and Islands's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of the Highlands and Islands's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.


University of the Highlands and Islands's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of the Highlands and Islands is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of the Highlands and Islands Facilities


University of the Highlands and Islands's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of the Highlands and Islands's Library


University of the Highlands and Islands's Housing University Housing

Yes


University of the Highlands and Islands's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


University of the Highlands and Islands's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of the Highlands and Islands Services


University of the Highlands and Islands's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of the Highlands and Islands's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


University of the Highlands and Islands's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


University of the Highlands and Islands's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


University of the Highlands and Islands's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

University of the Highlands and Islands Organisational Structure

The academic structure of University of the Highlands and Islands consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

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  • Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business
  • Faculty of Science, Health and Engineering

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of the Highlands and Islands Affiliations and Memberships

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of the Highlands and Islands public or private?

University of the Highlands and Islands is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is University of the Highlands and Islands profit or non-profit?

University of the Highlands and Islands is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of University of the Highlands and Islands in terms of enrollment?

University of the Highlands and Islands has a student enrollment ranging from 7,000 to 7,999, making it a medium-sized institution.

What is the size of University of the Highlands and Islands in terms of academic staff?

University of the Highlands and Islands's academic staff ranges from 50 to 99 members.

Is University of the Highlands and Islands a coeducational institution?

University of the Highlands and Islands is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does University of the Highlands and Islands use?

University of the Highlands and Islands's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.

What religion is University of the Highlands and Islands affiliated with?

None.

Does University of the Highlands and Islands admit international students?

Yes. University of the Highlands and Islands has more than 800 international students.

What is University of the Highlands and Islands's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University of the Highlands and Islands 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend University of the Highlands and Islands UHI?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: Not reported. International students: Not reported. Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is University of the Highlands and Islands UHI located?

University of the Highlands and Islands is located in Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom. Address: 12b Ness Walk.

Is University of the Highlands and Islands UHI accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of the Highlands and Islands is accredited by Privy Council (since 2011).

Does University of the Highlands and Islands offer financial aid?

Yes

Does University of the Highlands and Islands offer study abroad programs?

Not reported

Does University of the Highlands and Islands have a university library?

Yes

Does University of the Highlands and Islands provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does University of the Highlands and Islands have sports facilities or activities?

Not reported

Does University of the Highlands and Islands offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does University of the Highlands and Islands offer career services?

Not reported

Does University of the Highlands and Islands offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does University of the Highlands and Islands have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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