Based in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, our distinctive partnership of 13 independent colleges and research institutions is locally based and rooted in communities, but with national and international reach, as part of a regional university structure.
- 112 Courses
- 501 Academic Staff
- Public Institution Type
Distance Learning Courses
Social Sciences (53)
- B.Sc. Archaeological Science
- M.Litt. Archaeological Studies
- B.A. Criminology
- B.A. Geography
- B.Sc. Geography
- M.Litt. Island Studies
- M.Litt. Orkney and Shetland Studies
- B.A. Politics
- B.Sc. Psychology
- M.Litt. Scottish Heritage
- M.Litt. Viking Studies
Humanities (43)
- M.Litt. Archaeological Studies
- B.A. Gaelic Scotland
- B.A. Gaelic and Education
- M.Litt. History
- M.Litt. Island Studies
- M.Litt. Orkney and Shetland Studies
- B.A. Philosophy
- M.Litt. Scottish Heritage
- M.Litt. Viking Studies
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (15)
- B.Sc. Environmental Science
- M.Sc. Net Zero Communities
Engineering & Technology (12)
- M.Sc. Electrical Engineering
- B.Eng. Energy Engineering
- M.Sc. Engineering (General)
- B.Sc. Environmental Science
- B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering
- M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
Business & Management (10)
- M.Sc. Applied Data Analytics
- M.Ed. Digital Pedagogy
Arts, Design & Architecture (8)
- B.A. Applied Music
- B.Sc. Archaeological Science
- B.Sc. Architectural Technology
- MMus Music
- B.A. Popular Music
Medicine & Health (7)
- M.A. Health and Wellbeing
- B.Sc. Integrative Healthcare
- B.Sc. Optometry
- B.Sc. Oral Health Science
- B.Sc. Sport and Fitness
Computer Science & IT (5)
- M.Sc. Applied Data Analytics
- B.A. Geography
- B.Sc. Geography
- M.Sc. Web Technologies
Education & Training (5)
Agriculture & Forestry (2)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (2)
- B.Sc. Sport and Fitness
- M.Sc. Tourism
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (2)
- B.Sc. Bioscience
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
Law (1)
- B.A. Criminology
About
Education
Our reputation is built on our innovative approach to learning and our distinctive research and curriculum – all enriched by the people, natural environment, economy, culture and heritage of the Highlands and Islands and its communities.
We have 40,000 students at the heart of our university partnership and we are measured by their success. Our curriculum portfolio across both further and higher education is designed to meet current and future local and regional needs and to attract other students to the Highlands and Islands to study.
Research
Collaborative research grouped under four broad areas - We offer unparalleled natural laboratories and opportunities to support world-class research across a wide range of disciplines. Below you can explore in some detail our areas of expertise by either going straight to your area of interest or looking at the section overviews. In practise our researchers work across teams, networks and locations throughout the region and internationally.
Career
Over the course of your lives you will make frequent career decisions. Your career journey, alongside many other areas of your life, will be subject to constant change and the influences of unplanned events and unexpected opportunities.
Services
Housing services
Starting at university can be a daunting prospect, especially if you are moving away from home. We want you to get the most out of your studies – and your social life. Finding the right accommodation to suit you will help you to settle quickly into life as a student.
Library services
MultiSearch is the library search engine. It provides a ‘Google-like’ way of searching many sources at the same time. The process of finding information from both the physical and digital parts of the library has become so much simpler.
ICT services
The purpose of this page is to provide an indication of the types of assistive technology that you may use during your studies - whether you have the use of a loan laptop, purchased equipment under the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA), or want to know more about the accessibility settings built into your PC.
Student Life
Campus life
We are the only university based in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland and we're a little different - we offer you the choice of studying at one of our 13 colleges and research centres, over 70 local learning centres, or online from wherever you are.
Sports facilities
High Life Highland and the University of the Highlands and Islands have agreed a corporate partnership to provide discounted individual leisure membership for students and staff of the University. High Life Highland leisure centres, community centres, and community schools offer a range of sports facilities.
Student clubs
HISA is a tertiary students’ association that represents the interests of all further and higher education students, no matter how they study or what they study. Its structure is unique and reflects the composition of the university partnership.
Other programmes from this organisation
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