About University of the Highlands and Islands
The University of the Highlands and the Islands is a university made up of 12 research institutions and colleges in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. These institutions are defined as the university’s academic partners.
It was founded in 1992 and gained full university status in 2011. Its academic partners are located at campuses across Scotland’s highlands and islands, including in Inverness, Perth, Elgin, the Isle of Skye, Fort William, Shetland, Orkney and the Outer Hebrides.
Encompassing a wide range of both further and higher education, full-time and part-time study and online learning, courses range from golf management, science and sustainable mountain development to marine science, Scottish history and fine art, with a huge range in between. It is supportive of the Gaelic culture of the Highlands and Islands, offering Gaelic courses at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig,the National Centre for Gaelic language and culture on the Isle of Skye.
The students’ association (HISA) offers students the opportunity to participate in many club sports such as basketball, climbing, football, paddle sports, snowsports and mountaineering. HISA also hosts a sports day, Freshers events, student elections, HISA Awards and regional council which includes all 12 academic partners.
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Key statistics
- 138.1No. of students per staff(1)
- 11%Percentage of International Students(1)
- 62 : 38Student Ratio of Females to Males(1)
- 27%Proportion of ISR Publications(1)
- 6,905Number of FTE Students(1)
Subjects taught at University of the Highlands and Islands
Engineering & technology
- Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- General Engineering
Social sciences
- Communication & Media Studies
- Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
- Geography
- Sociology
Arts & humanities
- Languages, Literature & Linguistics
- History, Philosophy & Theology
- Archaeology
- Art, Performing Arts & Design
Life sciences
- Sport Science
- Biological Sciences
- Agriculture & Forestry
- Veterinary Science
Psychology
- Psychology
Law
- Law
Clinical, pre-clinical & health
- Medicine & Dentistry
- Other Health
Physical sciences
- Physics & Astronomy
- Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
- Chemistry
Business & economics
- Business & Management
- Accounting & Finance
Computer science
- Computer Science
Education
- Education