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9,504

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About University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is Scotland’s newest university, and at UHI, learning means more. With over 70 campuses across the Highlands and Islands, Moray, and Perthshire, its unique place inspires what it teaches and researches.

At UHI, you can study archaeology on Orkney, next to the UNESCO World Heritage site Skara Brae; adventure studies in Fort William, the UK’s outdoor capital, and geography in one of the most interesting landscapes in the world.

Their students like what they do, too! With 93% student satisfaction, best in Scotland for post...

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Campus Locations

UHI Argyll
UHI Inverness
UHI Moray
UHI North West and Hebrides
UHI Orkney
UHI Perth
UHI Shetland
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The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS)

UHI Argyll

UHI Argyll is spread right across Northern Scotland. With centres in Argyll and the islands off the west of Scotland, it is UHI's most geographically widespread campus. This makes the college a crucial part of local communities.

You'll be studying alongside rural Scottish culture, local traditions, and areas of outstanding natural beauty.

UHI's Argyll campus is also home to a wide range of study areas, including: Business & Administration; Computing & Digital; Construction & Engineering; Early Years Education; Hair & Beauty; Health and Social Care; Horticulture; Social Sciences; Maritime and Teacher Training.

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Upcoming Open Days at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

May, 2025

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Informant and Applicant Day, UHI Inverness

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Aug, 2025

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Results Day Drop In - UHI Perth

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Oct, 2025

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Job Prospects

UHI is the first university in Scotland to use Handshake, the one-stop app for career opportunities, support from UHI's careers team including help with your CV and invitations to career development events. Handshake provides you with direct contact with employers currently hiring, and you will receive career opportunity alerts based on your area of study and expertise.

You can access UHI’s FutureCreative programme, which is a transformative collaboration with XpoNorth Digital, Highland and Islands Enterprise’s (HIE), which offers a bespoke programme of online workshops, 1-2-1 advice and specialist mentorship. You may also have the chance to participate in a special training and mentorship programme, with Hollywood Executive Producer, Jason Lust.

UHI’s Employer Mentoring Programme gives you the opportunity to be matched with a professional working in your sector so you can access employability insights, advice, and support.

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Campus Life

Student Life

Across UHI's campuses there is so much to see and do!

They encourage their students and staff to tag #ThinkUHI on their social media posts and this gives a real smorgasbord of stuff happening on campus, off campus, up a mountain, performing at music festivals, whilst canoeing to class, studying online, looking out at seaweed eating sheep (yes, they do exist)…you get the drift! Once you begin your studies at UHI, don’t forget to tag them too!

Want more info on how you can make the most of student life during your studies? Get involved in the Highlands and Islands Students’ Association or join a club or society (or set up your own if you have a great idea), you can also consider getting involved in volunteering. Scotland is Now also provide loads of great info which can help you discover culture, cities, and getting round Scotland.

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Tuition Fees, Scholarships and Bursaries

Tuition Fees

It's important to plan how you will finance your studies well in advance of starting your course.

Funding sources available to you depend, in the first instance, on where you come from, but also include funding for disabled students and part-time students.

Residents of Scotland studying undergraduate programmes in Scotland normally have their fees paid by the Students Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS).

If you are classed as being ordinarily resident in England, Wales or Northern Ireland, you will be required to pay tuition fees for each year of your course.

If you are from a country outside the UK, it is likely that you will be classed as an international student and will have to pay international student fees.

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