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University of the Highlands and Islands

Inverness, United Kingdom

University of the Highlands and Islands is a university in Inverness, Scotland - Highlands, United Kingdom, ranked QS #Not published on the official pages read — UnifinderAi will confirm. 30 courses listed, scholarships available. Intakes: September and January.

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is a Scottish university with a network of colleges and research institutions across the Highlands, Islands, Moray and Perthshire, with its main administrative base in Inverness. It is an integrated further and higher education institution, offering HNC/HND, degrees and postgraduate courses. International students can study on campus (Student Route visa) or online. Bangladeshi applicants for undergraduate degrees need more than HSC alone: either HSC (average about 2.5) with a first year of relevant university study, or a recognised foundation programme. Bangladesh residents get an automatic 10 percent South Asia scholarship on on-campus undergraduate fees (1+ year programmes). Fees are comparatively moderate for the UK and study is in small, rural and coastal settings.

  • Scottish integrated university with a network of colleges and research institutes across 48 locations in the Highlands, Islands, Moray and Perthshire.
  • Automatic 10% South Asia Scholarship for Bangladesh residents on on-campus undergraduate fees (1+ year programmes), no application needed.
  • On-campus UG fees GBP 16,820 (arts/business) to GBP 17,970 (science/tech) for 2026/27.
  • Wide range of HNC, HND, degree and postgraduate courses, including marine science, Gaelic, creative and optometry programmes.
  • Online study options available for international students (without Student Route visa).
  • Accepts IELTS Academic, PTE, TOEFL, Cambridge, LanguageCert, Oxford ELLT and Trinity ISE.
  • On-campus UG routes via UCAS; PG via direct application with no application fee.

Courses (30)

Frequently asked questions

Where is University of the Highlands and Islands located?

University of the Highlands and Islands is in Inverness, Scotland - Highlands, United Kingdom.

What courses does University of the Highlands and Islands offer?

University of the Highlands and Islands lists 30 courses on UnifinderAi, such as BA (Hons) Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, BSc (Hons) Adventure Performance and Coaching, BA (Hons) Adventure Tourism Management, BSc (Hons) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering and Management and MSci Applied Environmental Science. You can filter them by level, intake and fee.

What are the tuition fees at University of the Highlands and Islands?

Published fees at University of the Highlands and Islands: Undergraduate Arts/Humanities/Business, on-campus, 2026/27 (per year) £16,820; Undergraduate Science/Technology, on-campus, 2026/27 (per year) £17,970; HNC/HND on-campus, 2026/27 (per year) £9,460; Online UG Arts/Humanities/Business, 2026/27 (per year; no Student Route visa) £7,505; Online UG Science/Technology, 2026/27 (per year; no Student Route visa) £8,265; Online MSc Applied Social Sciences: Globalisation and Crime, 2026/27 (full MSc; no Student Route visa) £11,450. The exact annual fee depends on the course — check each course's page.

What English language score do I need for University of the Highlands and Islands?

The minimum is an IELTS overall score of 6. Accepted English tests include IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge English, LanguageCert Academic and Oxford ELLT.

When are the intakes at University of the Highlands and Islands?

University of the Highlands and Islands runs intakes in September and January. The intake currently open for applications is September 2027 (on-campus).

Does University of the Highlands and Islands offer scholarships?

Yes. For example: South Asia Scholarship (10% off published on-campus tuition fees).

How do I apply to University of the Highlands and Islands?

The steps are: 1. Apply only through UnifinderAi — our counsellors check your eligibility, shortlist the right University of the Highlands and Islands course and submit your application to the university for you (including the UCAS application for undergraduate courses) 2. Please do not apply directly to the university or through any other agent, portal or platform — duplicate applications can be delayed or withdrawn, and UnifinderAi can only support applications it submits 3. Upload your passport, SSC & HSC certificates and transcripts (plus Bachelor's certificate/transcript for Master's), IELTS/English proof, CV, Statement of Purpose and two references to your UnifinderAi dashboard 4. Receive your offer — UnifinderAi helps you meet any conditions and accept the offer 5. Prepare for the university's credibility / pre-CAS interview with UnifinderAi mock interviews 6. Pay the tuition fee deposit stated in your offer letter — only through the university's official payment method, as guided by UnifinderAi 7. Receive your CAS, then apply for the UK Student visa with UnifinderAi visa support (28-day bank statement, TB test at an approved IOM clinic in Bangladesh, IHS payment) 8. Arrange accommodation and flights, then travel to the UK and complete enrolment