UHI Inverness
Where learning means more
We are one of the largest partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands, a partnership of 11 colleges and research institutions comprising Scotland’s newest university.
As the UK’s leading tertiary education provider, we deliver both further education and higher education courses and that makes us different from traditional institutions. Through an innovative approach to learning and some of the best online learning technologies, we offer our students the complete learner journey, where they have choice and flexibility to study from access level right through to PhD.
Inverness College UHI is at the heart of the community. Working closely with businesses and stakeholders, our curriculum and research capacity is designed to meet the ever-evolving needs of industry and support the strengths and ambitions of the region. Through a personalised approach, we help our students discover their right path, providing them with a combination of qualification and job-ready skills to succeed in the workplace. Inverness College UHI has locations at Inverness Campus and also the Scottish School of Forestry (Balloch), a growing hub for research, innovation and enterprise set within a 215 acre site.
Key Facts
- Community Engagement: The college is actively involved in the community, offering a range of services beyond academic study, including cafes, hair and beauty salons, and the Sheiling Restaurant.
- Comprehensive Student Support: UHI Inverness provides comprehensive student support, including personalized guidance and cost-of-living assistance.
- Large Partner in UHI: UHI Inverness is the largest partner in the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), a network of colleges and research institutions serving the Highlands.
- UHI Inverness has earned several awards and recognitions, including the HISA Awards for staff and student excellence, the EmilyTest GBV Charter Award for its commitment to addressing gender-based violence, and recognition in the CDN College Awards.
- UHI Inverness has approximately 278 employees and around 6,000 students. Specifically, UHI Inverness has 3,357 FE learners, with over 700 apprentices, and 2,401 HE learners. The wider UHI partnership, which includes UHI Inverness, has around 37,000 students in total.
