Rankings of University of the Highlands and Islands

The University of the Highlands and Islands offers their students the opportunity to study at one of their 13 colleges or research centres. For those who don’t have the freedom to enrol themselves in full-time education, this university also offers a series of options on a flexible Part-time or Online basis. With that said, 7 out of their 13 institutions offer a Childcare service, which is useful for enabling parents to pursue their degrees. When it comes to research activity, the University of the Highlands and Islands’ main focus is on Engineering, Humanities, Society, and Health Science.

Latest ranking updates for University of the Highlands and Islands
  • 09 Sep, 2023: New edition of The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Business and Management). University of the Highlands and Islands ranked #63.
  • 31 Jul, 2023: University of the Highlands and Islands ranks 1952 in the latest Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities from Webometrics.
  • 22 Jul, 2023: Publication of URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field (Business). Ranking position #1030.
  • 08 Jun, 2023: The University League Tables announced latest results of CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Business & Management Studies) with University of the Highlands and Islands in position 82.
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University rankings

    • #14 
    • #1311 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #1812 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #12 
    • #1859 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 28 November, 2022]
    • #13 
    • #1952 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]

Subject rankings

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #8 
    • #82 
    Art & Design
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #91 
    Drama, Dance & Cinematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #74 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Business

    • #13 
    • #112 
    Business & Management Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Education

    • # 
    • #84 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Medicine & Health

    • #11 
    • #80 
    Nursing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Natural Sciences

    • # 
    • #1030 
    Biological Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • # 
    • #689 
    Environmental Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #70 
    Geography & Environmental Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #8 
    • #86 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #87 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #114 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #71 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Sports Science

    • #7 
    • #58 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #82 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for University of the Highlands and Islands

Sports Science The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#58 
Sports Science
Geography & Environmental Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#70 
Natural Sciences
Social Work The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#71 
Social Studies & Humanities
Music CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#74 
Arts Visual & Performing
Nursing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#80 
Medicine & Health
Education CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#84 
Education
Business & Management Studies CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#112 
Business

Student Reviews for University of the Highlands and Islands

Student satisfaction:
4.7 (based on 19 student reviews)

“I had an unforgettable time studying Marine Science at the SAMS campus in Dunbeg, in particular because a large part of the programme involved being busy out in nature. I would have appreciated some more preparation for my future career in a practical sense, but I was able to continue onto a PhD thanks to their highly academic approach.”

“There isn’t exactly a lot to do for fun, like sports or nightclubs, but if your goal is to become an effective academic or researcher then this would be an excellent option for anybody considering a career in the sciences.”

About University of the Highlands and Islands

PROS

  • Class sizes are generally small, improving the level of collaboration between students and teachers. The consensus is that getting the feedback you need is not difficult at this university.
  • As this university’s major focus is research activity, students enjoy access to first -class scientific equipment, particularly in the case of SAMS UHI, Orkney College, and Perth College.
  • Most suitable for people looking for a more intimate university experience, as this institution’s campuses are smaller than most universities, with fewer students. All professors are current or former researchers, meaning that learners feel understood and supported during their efforts.

CONS

  • One of the main criticisms from students is that the focus of the university is predominantly academic rather than work -based, leaving some people feeling less prepared for the world of work.
  • There is a lack of clubs and societies due to the university giving minimal importance to extracurricular activities. This just means that students get together to socialise more often outside of the campus grounds.

Key facts

Foundation year:
2011
Telephone:
+44 1463 279000
Address:
12b Ness Walk
IV3 5SQ, Inverness
Scotland
Website:
https://www.uhi.ac.uk/
Social:

TOP 10 Best rated degree courses of University of the Highlands and Islands

  Course
1 Marine Science - BSc 100/100 (8 student reviews)
2 Music Business - BA 100/100 (7 student reviews)
3 Applied Music - BA 100/100 (10 student reviews)
4 Culture, Heritage and Sociology - BA 95/100 (13 student reviews)
5 Culture and Heritage - BA 95/100 (13 student reviews)
6 Culture, Heritage and Archaeology - BA 95/100 (13 student reviews)
7 Social Sciences - BA 95/100 (15 student reviews)
8 Sociology and Criminology - BA 95/100 (15 student reviews)
9 Sociology and Politics - BA 95/100 (15 student reviews)
10 Sociology and Theology - BA 95/100 (15 student reviews)
Source: Own analysis based on data of National Student Survey (NSS) 2022

TOP 10 highest earning degree courses of University of the Highlands and Islands

  Course Median Salary (15 months after graduation)
1 Civil Engineering - BEng £26,000.00
2 Mechanical Engineering - BEng £26,000.00
3 Electrical and Mechanical Engineering - BEng £26,000.00
4 Aircraft Maintenance Engineering and Management - BSc £26,000.00
5 Electrical and Electronic Engineering - BEng £26,000.00
6 Energy Engineering - BEng £26,000.00
7 Marine and Coastal Tourism - BA £25,000.00
8 Marine Science - BSc £25,000.00
9 Environmental Science - BSc £25,000.00
10 Optometry - BSc £25,000.00
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO)

NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of University of the Highlands and Islands for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall student satisfaction
83 /100
321 total respondents
Chart Data
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2022
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 51 students of University of the Highlands and Islands participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for University of the Highlands and Islands in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 67.5

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

Campuses of University of the Highlands and Islands

UHI Argyll
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UHI Executive Office
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UHI Highland Theological
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UHI Inverness
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UHI Outer Hebrides
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UHI Moray
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Orkney College UHI
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Perth College UHI
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Scottish Association for Marine Science
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UHI Shetland
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Sabhal Mor Ostaig
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UHI North Highland
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UHI West Highland
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FAQ

University of the Highlands and Islands ranks #16 in Scotland in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 20 universities in Scotland.

University of the Highlands and Islands ranks #1 in Inverness in our meta ranking.

University of the Highlands and Islands is listed in Scimago Institutions Rankings, CWUR Center for World University Rankings, URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance, Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities See all 8 rankings of University of the Highlands and Islands.

University of the Highlands and Islands achieved #1311 in Scimago Institutions Rankings. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University of the Highlands and Islands.

University of the Highlands and Islands achieved the highest ranking for Natural Sciences. It is ranked #25 in The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Earth and Marine Sciences). See all subject rankings for University of the Highlands and Islands.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings University of the Highlands and Islands ranks #1 among universities in Inverness and #16 among universities in Scotland. See all rankings of University of the Highlands and Islands.

In our meta ranking University of the Highlands and Islands ranks #16 among all universities in Scotland and The University of Edinburgh ranks #1. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.