About The University:
UHI Millennium Institute was created so that higher education could be available locally throughout the Highlands and Islands.
It is based on a partnership of colleges and research institutes. The academic partners are
- Highland Theological Institute
- Lochaber College (Associate)
- Ness Foundation (Associate)
- North Atlantic Fisheries College
- Scottish Association for Marine Science
There are over 50 local learning centres, from Arran to Wick, so you never have to travel too far. Centres are linked by modern technology, so wherever you study, teaching and support are the same.
UHI runs Higher National Certificate (HNC), Higher National Diploma (HND) and degree courses. The Open University validates the degrees.
There are more than 30 degree courses, 13 postgraduate courses and over 100 national awards, taught through 4 Faculties
- Arts, Humanities and Social Science
- Science and Technology
- Health
UHI has particular strengths in rural development and sustainability, marine and natural sciences, cultural studies, environmental research and mountain studies.
The UHI has some 5,960 students
Applying to UHI
For full time degree, HND and HNC courses, apply through UCAS.
Support for learning
Students have an Adviser whom they meet regularly and who highlights any special help needed. Study Skills Tutors assist with information technology and give specialist support for dyslexia, sensory impairment or other difficulties.
Child care
Some academic partners provide child care on or near the campus. Contact your chosen academic partner for details.
Mature entrants
Mature entrants are welcome. UHI has a flexible entry policy. Applications are encouraged from people with practical experience but no formal qualifications.
Access courses for adults
- UHI recognises Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP) courses for adults
- UHI academic partners run 1 year full time access courses, and also short part time courses in study skills – contact your nearest academic partner for details
Advanced entry
Students with
- an HNC may be admitted to year 2 of a degree course
- an HND may be admitted to year 3
You may get credit for knowledge gained at work or elsewhere, without having a qualification.
You can take many courses in stages – an HNC, followed by an HND, then a degree, and finally an Honours degree, 1 year for each stage.
Part time and flexible study
UHI is committed to flexible learning and runs part time courses leading to an HNC, HND or degree in many subjects. You can break your studies and still get a qualification. You can study individual UHI modules and build them up to a qualification.
Find out more
There are Open Days each year. For details see the UHI website.
Did you know?
UHI Millennium Institute
- teaches mostly in English, except at Sabhal Mor Ostaig, where teaching is in Gaelic
- has introduced a Gaelic Bursary Scheme, in partnership with Highland Council and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, for 6 students starting a UHI Gaelic medium course
- received the highest percentage increase in funding (5%) of all Scotland’s universities and higher education institutions in 2005
- has invested over £75 million in sustainable technology and facilities.
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