University of the Highlands and Islands
Offering a different, unique university experience, the University of the Highlands and Islands has a wide range of campuses across Scotland, book-ended by the stunning natural beauty of the Shetland and Argyll campuses in the north and south respectively. In between, you could be studying anywhere from Inverness, a thriving modern city, or in the grounds of ancient Scottish castles in the western isles.
With a wide range of unique courses taking advantages of its many locales, students will have a truly singular experience at the University of the Highlands of Islands.
The University offers the choice to study at one of thirteen campuses, with a huge range of courses available.
Undergraduate fees vary depending on whether you are a Scottish student, or from elsewhere in the British Isles. For Scottish and EU Students, fees are £1820 a year, although these students may have their fees paid by Student Awards Agency for Scotland. UK Students pay £9,000 a year. Fees for international students vary depending on their course.
The wide range of campuses, locations, and sheer number of facilities available in total make it difficult to surmise. Each college has dedicated libraries, which in the smaller island and rural campuses run in conjunction with local public libraries. The University operates a interlibrary loan service, which means that no matter where you're studying, you can access library resources. There is also an extensive array of electronic resources. from ebooks to journals, available to all students.
As it is spread out across Scotland, The University does not have one total halls of residence. Also, given the nature of some of the locations, the university is unable to provide accommodation for new students at some campuses. The College you're studying at will provide assistance in securing your own private rented accommodation.
Open days at each campus vary depending on area of study. There are generally subject talks, the opportunity to speak to current students and faculty, as well as campus and accommodation tours. If you cannot make an open day, the admissions department can arrange a tour with a current student if you book in advance
