Where learning means more

At UHI, learning means more than the classroom- providing you with lots of benefits when you study with us. 

Free bus travel

If you live in Scotland and are under 22 years old, you are eligible for a card giving you free bus travel. You must be resident in Scotland for the majority of the year. 

Careers

The UHI Futures team can help you with careers and employability information, resources and guidance. UHI have a “Graduate for Life” guarantee, where you will get careers support for life.

Childcare

Find out about childcare at our campuses. 

Discounted laptops

UHI has partnered with Dell, HP & Samsung to offer students discounted laptops, desktops, phones and accessories

Graduate discount

You can get a 10% discount on postgraduate study for UHI graduates of undergraduate or postgraduate taught degrees.

Financial support

Juggling your finances whilst studying can be hard, and we are here when you need some extra support

Food

Dine at our student restaurants for locally sourced gourmet food. Visit us in DornochElginInvernessOrkneyPerth and Thurso.

Funding

Access scholarships, bursaries, awards and discretionary funds worth up to £30,000 during your studies with us.

Hair and beauty

Get discounted hair and beauty treatments at our student salons in ElginInvernessOrkneyPerthStornoway and Thurso.

30% off Highlife Highland

UHI students get 30% off membership for Highlife Highland, who have facilities across the Highlands. Join High Life Highland

Libraries

As a UHI student, you will have access to 17 libraries, 50,000 online books and 180,000 academic journals, providing you with cutting-edge research and information.

Free Microsoft Office

UHI students can download Microsoft Office 365 for free on up to 5 devices. 

Optometry register

You can help optometry students at UHI by volunteering to be a patient in their exams. You will receive £15 every time you attend a session. 

Free parking

Parking is free for students at the majority of our campuses. You will be able to register for this at induction, at the beginning of your course.

Period products

We provide free period products to all students who need them.

Sport on campus

We have fitness facilities across our campuses, including: 

  • Fitness suites
  • Sports halls
  • Climbing wall
  • Golf training centre

Students' association advice service

The Highlands and Islands Students' Association has a free and impartial advice service for all UHI students. They can help with academic issues and direct you to university services for other support to help you make the most of your student experience.

Student support

Student support from expert staff who are here to help with a wide range of topics including finances, disability support, learning support and personal issues. 

Unidays and Student Beans

Get discounts on food and drink, high street brands, health and fitness and technology on Unidays and Student Beans