First steps at university

If this is your first time studying at university-level, or you’ve been away from study for some time, we have a range of exciting undergraduate courses to choose from, many of which are directly linked to industry and business, giving you the best chance of a great career.

Start where it suits you

You can go straight into a degree, or you can start with a Higher National Certificate (HNC) then progress on to a degree course, and even all the way to postgraduate study if you want. If you would like to join UHI and already have a HNC or HND find out more about articulation here.

If you’d like to start off more slowly, you can take our access to UHI degree studies module that will introduce you to university study then take you on to the next level. There are plenty of people available to help you decide which course to study and where, and you'll receive lots of support throughout your studies at UHI.

Search our courses and find the right one for you.

Come and see us!

You can come and visit one of our campus open days, or just pop in when it suits you; there will always be someone to advise you at all of our campuses. You'll see how we use technology in an innovative way to teach students at many different campuses at the same time, using video conference and online tools.

You can also have a look at some of the accommodation options at campuses with residences, or speak to an adviser about finding rented accommodation in the local area.