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
  • July 2024: University of the Highlands and Islands ranks 1952 in the latest Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities from Webometrics.
  • June 2024: Publication of Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector. Ranking position #1913.
  • June 2024: Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject (Health Sciences) update. University of the Highlands and Islands achieves place 1872.
  • May 2024: 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 83.
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University rankings

Subject rankings

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #6 
    • #66 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Education

    • #10 
    • #86 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #8 
    • #86 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #90 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #13 
    • #116 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #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]
    • #9 
    • #85 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Highest subject rankings for University of the Highlands and Islands

Sports Science The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#58 
Sports Science
Music CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#66 
Arts Visual & Performing
Social Work The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#71 
Social Studies & Humanities
Education CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#86 
Education

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:

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

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FAQ

University of the Highlands and Islands ranks #16 in Scotland in our meta ranking of 123 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, Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector, URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance, Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities See all 10 rankings of University of the Highlands and Islands.

University of the Highlands and Islands achieved #1369 in . This is the university’s highest ranking in the 123 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 123 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.
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