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At University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
At University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
At University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
At University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is an integrated university in Scotland that offers both further and higher education courses. The university is part of an emerging, modern breed of tertiary institutions, the only one of its kind in Scotland and one of very few in the whole of Europe.
UHI’s academic structure is designed around two faculties: Science, Health and the Environment; and Arts, Humanities, Business and Education. Both faculties have cognate subject groups managing their respective curricula. The university offers full-time and part-time PhD options and master’s by Research (MRes) degrees. Students enrolled in these courses will work independently under the guidance of a director of studies and be based on any one of UHI’s many campuses throughout Scotland.
UHI offers international students the benefit of small class sizes and flexible, supported learning, from access level right up to a PhD. The university’s centres of excellence and its innovative teaching methods help students expand their skills and take their career to the next level.
The Highlands of Scotland offer students stunning landscapes to explore, outside of their academic routine. The varied food and drink options and a vibrant arts, music and culture scene offer further recreational options for students.
UHI prides itself in creating work-ready graduates through a combination of hands-on learning and industry-informed curricula. The university excels at its provision of vocational training, and offers a range of opportunities to students to develop themselves professionally.
UHI students benefit from lifelong careers support from the university. The UHI Futures service provides tailored support and informational resources, including:
All UHI students and graduates receive free access to the internationally renowned Handshake app, linking them to over 425,000 employers and peers worldwide, as well as providing easy access to the UHI careers team.
Third and fourth-year students may apply to participate in UHI’s employer mentoring programme, which enables students to receive valuable advice and insights from a professional mentor. Students are carefully matched with an expert in their field of specialism, with regular discussions taking place over a six-month period via email, phone, or video-call.
In September 2023, UHI offered a new, fully funded PhD opportunity examining Gaelic development in the Hebrides, and the various factors which contribute to its social and cultural value. It is hoped that the research will be used to inform minority language policy.
UHI’s North, West and Hebrides’ Stornoway campus is set to complete a GBP 2.3 million transformation project in autumn 2024, with significantly enhanced facilities and resources, and enhanced provision for STEM subjects.
8,54,835 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
10,29,970 Postgraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
11,11,353 Living costs
7,88,555 To live on campus
UHI offers some of Scotland’s most affordable courses, but it also has a selection of scholarships, awards and bursaries available to eligible international students to assist them in financing their education.
Financial aid may be granted on account of academic or extra-curricular achievement, a student’s nationality, expertise in a particular subject area, or their financial need. Scholarships are available at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, with a number of subject-specific funding opportunities for master’s and PhD students.
Scholarships may be paid as a one-off payment, or as annual instalments for the duration of a student’s course.
Students are advised to carefully check the conditions of any scholarship, award, or bursary, and should ensure their application is made in a timely manner and in advance of the deadline.
Students must meet academic entry requirements in order to enrol on a degree programme at UHI. Requirements vary between courses, so students are advised to carefully check the eligibility criteria for their preferred programme.
International students may refer to the accepted qualifications from their home country on the university website.
Broadly speaking, UHI’s minimum academic entry requirements for undergraduate degree programmes are an IB Diploma score of 24 points, or an equivalent qualification. Some courses may also require students to have achieved a prior qualification in a specific related subject or subjects.
Postgraduate entry requirements vary according to the level and type of study and the subject chosen. Students must demonstrate an a strong understanding of the field or a closely related subject, such as a strong pass in an undergraduate degree and/or significant professional experience. Most postgraduate taught courses require a minimum award of 2:1 (Upper Second Class) or 2:2 (Lower Second Class) or equivalent, depending on the course.
International students must evidence their English language proficiency in order to study at UHI. English language requirements are as follows:
Equivalent qualifications are accepted.
UHI specialises in providing a thorough and distinctive education to all of its students. Its innovative approach to learning blends face-to-face lectures and practical classroom experience with a range of video and online technologies. Many of the university’s learning and research centres hold their own reputations as centres of excellence.
Students benefit from small class sizes and are taught by lecturers with professional expertise, who use a personalised approach towards each and every learner to help them achieve their goals. Programmes and their modules are developed in line with industry standards, ensuring students graduate with all the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their chosen career paths.
Students have access to cutting-edge equipment and resources to complement and enhance their degree, providing them with greater depth to their learning, and enabling them to hone their practical skills. Undergraduate and postgraduate students alike are encouraged and supported to get involved with active research projects, no matter their level of study.
The university offers over 300 study programmes, including undergraduate courses, postgraduate taught courses, postgraduate research courses, and a selection of English language (ESOL) courses. Full-time and part-time options are available, and many programmes offer an option to study remotely.
PhD and MRes students benefit from a range of fully equipped quality research centres and unparalleled natural laboratories. 75 percent of UHI’s research is considered ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (2021).
UHI offers a unique opportunity for students to study in some of the Scotland’s most remote locations, surrounded by natural beauty, ancient history, and the country’s vibrant culture. All courses and subject areas have been carefully developed to represent the natural environment, distinctive culture, and economic needs of the Highlands and Islands.
UHI’s campuses, learning centres and research centres all house expert teaching staff and cutting-edge facilities. Options include:
Specialisms include humanities and social sciences, culture, and sustainability.
Specialisms include forestry, architectural technology, environmental sciences, energy engineering and creative industries.
Specialisms include art, interactive media, humanities and social sciences, and history.
Specialisms include energy engineering and renewable energy, adventure education, golf management, music, health, rural development, and business.
The Archaeology Institute based at UHI Orkney is a world-class teaching and research organisation based in Scotland’s’ Highlands and Islands that are world-renowned for their archaeological heritage sites. There's no better place to study archaeology.
Specialisms include aircraft engineering, music and music business, audio engineering, business and management, health, and tourism and hospitality.
Specialisms include culture and heritage, Viking Studies and Nordic studies.
The world’s only Gaelic medium college, specialising in the promotion of Gaelic language and culture.
The Scottish Association for Marine Science is one of the UK’s top marine research institutes.
Specialises in the study of Christian faith.
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