Overview
Founded in 2011, the University of the Highlands and Islands is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large town of Inverness (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Scotland. This institution also has branch campuses in Inverness, Lerwick, Dingwall, Stornoway, Kirkwall and Perth. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational UK higher education institution. University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 13-year-old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UHI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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medium-sized
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University Identity
| Name | University of the Highlands and Islands  |
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| Name (Non Latin) | Oilthigh na Gàidhealtachd agus nan Eilean |
| Acronym | UHI |
| Founded | 2011 Origins date back to 1992 as UHI Millennium Institute |
| Motto | Foghlam aig ìre Oilthigh air a' Ghàidhealtachd is anns na h-Eileanan University-level study in the Highlands and Islands |
| Colours | Purple and white |
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University Location
| Address | 12b Ness Walk Inverness IV3 5SQ Scotland United Kingdom |
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+44 (1463) 279 000 |
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+44 (1463) 279 001 |
| Other locations | Inverness, Lerwick, Dingwall, Stornoway, Kirkwall and Perth |
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Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of the Highlands and Islands's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
University of the Highlands and Islands's Facebook page
University of the Highlands and Islands's X (formerly Twitter) page
University of the Highlands and Islands's YouTube channel
University of the Highlands and Islands's Instagram page
University of the Highlands and Islands's main LinkedIn profile
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