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Introducing UHI Millennium Institute

by EO02JM — last modified 17.06.2009 14:29

UHI mapUHI Millennium Institute (UHI) is the only higher education institution based in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.

UHI provides access to university-level education through a distinctive educational partnership of colleges and research institutions (the UHI academic partners). Each academic partner has its own character and contributes to the distinctive organisation that is UHI Millennium Institute. Some are relatively large colleges in the urban centres of the region such as Perth, Elgin and Inverness. Others are smaller institutions, including some whose primary focus is on research. All, however, have a student-centred culture and an individual approach to student learning.

For students living in the region, UHI provides local access to learning and research relevant to their needs and to those of local employers. For students from beyond the region, UHI offers:

  • Choice of campus locations in urban, rural and island communities.
  • Distinctive courses and subject areas reflecting the characteristics of the region and with relevance worldwide.
  • Extensive use of information technology, including on-line materials and video conferencing.
  • Small class sizes with a focus on the needs of the individual learner.
  • Welcoming communities, rich in culture and located in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
  • Growing range of programmes available by on-line distance learning.

In addition to the main campuses, UHI also provides educational opportunities through a network of more than 50 learning centres located throughout the Highlands and Islands, Moray and Perthshire.

Since 1 August 2008 UHI has been able to award its own taught degrees, thanks to the achievement of taught degree awarding powers (tDAP), a major step in the path towards gaining full university status. 

Some UHI degrees will continue to be awarded by the University of Aberdeen, University of Strathclyde, the Open University and others. 

Our bid for university title is being supported by the Universities of Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Strathclyde.