University of the Highlands and Islands
University overview
The University of the Highlands and Islands is one of the most famous tertiary universities and a non-profit public institution constituted by Academic Partners. This unique institution shows its’ excellence in academic fields and cherishes its autonomy.
It is the only university situated in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland and one of only a few in Europe. Students are lucky enough to get to experience something different as well as special. The university undertakes the motto ‘University-level study in the Highlands and Islands’.
The university comprises thirteen independent research institutions and colleges that operate together as one entity. The university provides fundamental English language learning programmes for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, along with world-leading research activities.
The distinctive research and curriculum, along with expert tutors, catch the eye of everyone. The reputation of the university opens the door to an innovative student learning experience in light of Scottish culture, communities, people, natural environment, economy, culture, and heritage.
History
The origin of the University of the Highlands and Islands was founded in 1992. The institution was given full university status by the Privy Council in February 2011, while in 2012, Anne, Princess Royal, became the Chancellor of the University of the Highlands and Islands Court. The academic partners of the institution are located gradually in Perth, Elgin, the Isle of Skye, Fort William, Shetland, Orkney, and the Western Isles.
The central hub was founded in the former Royal Northern Infirmary building in Inverness. As the UHI network is a very strong and unique one, it consists of multi-campus institutions connected one after another via technology. In April 2001, it appeared as a UHI Millennium Institute when the Scottish Parliament awarded it a Higher Education Institute.
Every three faculties have separately experienced full-time deans, appointed in 2004. Moreover, before getting taught degree awarding powers (LDAP), the Open University Validation Service, the University of Strathclyde, and the University of Aberdeen gave authenticity to the university degrees. The Scottish Qualifications Authority awarded the Higher National Certificate and Higher National Diploma courses.
Student accommodation
The university belongs to dedicated halls of residence in Dornoch, Elgin, Fort William, and Inverness.
Some campuses have private accommodations:
- Inverness College, UHI
- Lews Castle College, UHI
- Moray College, UHI
- North Highland College, UHI
- Perth College, UHI
- Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI
- Scottish Association for Marine Science, UHI
- West Highland College, UHI
Apart from them, other campuses are:
- Argyll College, UHI
- Highland Theological College, UHI
- NAFC Marine Centre UHI
- Orkney College, UHI
- Shetland College, UHI
Student life
Highlands and Islands Students Association (HISA), the only students’ association in Scotland, is a mouthpiece of students. The association focuses on both local and regional representation and ensures the best student experience.
Students are an indispensable part of clubs and societies so they have the opportunity to meet new people as well as try something new. It helps to enrich students’ CVs in the process of developing their skills.
Therefore, the association organises many events where students can put ideas into practice in larger venues. The UHI prioritises mental health issues. It is very important to remain physically and mentally healthy during university life.
UHI’s online student community provides excellent online learning support. Wherever students want to study in their own time, they can participate in online discussion sessions, workshops, and tutorials.
The university provides a UHI 24-hour help desk service and a UHI online learning community named Mahara. Both online and residential students get the opportunity to learn, mix, and socialise on the social media platform. Inverness is a city of scenic beauty as well as arts and culture.
The shores of the Moray Firth and the River Ness always attract people from all over the world. Therefore, The Eden Court Theatre, the region for plays, films, concerts, and ballet, restaurants, Hootenanny Ceilidh Cafe Bar, and shopping malls provide amusements at all times. The city offers attractive inward investment with land as well as well-educated working areas.
Admission
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