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University of the Highlands and Islands
University of the Highlands and Islands is a university in Inverness, Scotland, in a town setting. How it compares on official data.
112th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 26.9 out of 100. How we rank.
How it compares
| Measure | University of the Highlands and Islands | Average in the overall table | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student experience | 87.2% | 85.1% | Average positive answers across seven National Student Survey 2026 themes, from 365 final-year students. |
| Continuation | 70.0% | 83.0% | Full-time degree students still studying or qualified a year after starting (Discover Uni). |
| Graduate prospects | 61.9% | 63.7% | Graduates in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing (Discover Uni). |
| Earnings | £27,400 | UK average for the same subjects | Median earnings five years after graduating, tax year 2023-24 (LEO): 16% below the UK average for the same mix of subjects. |
Sources: National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students (Open Government Licence v3.0), first degree, full-time, by teaching provider; LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education (Open Government Licence v3.0), median earnings five years after graduating; Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA (CC BY 4.0), continuation and graduate prospects. All sources and licences.
What students say: National Student Survey 2026
The share of final-year students giving positive answers on each theme, next to the average for providers in the overall table.
| Theme | University of the Highlands and Islands | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching on my course | 90.2% | 87.5% |
| Learning opportunities | 87.1% | 85.3% |
| Assessment and feedback | 88.8% | 82.7% |
| Academic support | 92.4% | 89.1% |
| Organisation and management | 83.7% | 79.5% |
| Learning resources | 87.9% | 88.5% |
| Student voice | 80.5% | 79.8% |
Subject tables
University of the Highlands and Islands appears in 1 of our 35 subject tables. Subjects need at least 50 survey responses.
| Subject | Position | Student experience | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing and midwifery | 66th of 75 | 86.4% | Not published |
Also has official data for, but not enough to rank in: Allied health, Business and management, Celtic studies, Computing, Creative arts and design, Education and teaching, Engineering, Geography, earth and environmental studies, Health and social care, History and archaeology, Materials and technology, Medicine and dentistry, Performing arts, Sociology, social policy and anthropology, Sport and exercise sciences.
UCAS points of past entrants
The UCAS Tariff points of recent entrants to full-time degree courses who had Tariff qualifications, from Discover Uni. These are past entrants, not offers: check each course page for entry requirements.
The middle entrant (the median) was in the 112 to 127 band, and the most common band was 112 to 127 points. Work out your UCAS points.
Courses and key facts
Discover Uni lists 120 full-time degree courses.
University of the Highlands and Islands website · Accommodation · Students' union
Course counts, TEF and links: {oa("du")}, CC BY 4.0. Check course details with the university.
Living costs in Inverness
Average private rent in the Highland and Islands area was £739 a month in August 2026, against a UK average of £1,400. Student rooms usually cost less than a whole home. Cost of living in Inverness.
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Open Be University WiseSources
- National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students
- Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA
- LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education
- Price Index of Private Rents, Office for National Statistics
- Discover Uni: compare courses, official UK course comparison website
- University of the Highlands and Islands: official website
Data used under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Office for Students, Department for Education, ONS) and CC BY 4.0 (HESA). All sources and licences.
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Quick answers
Where is University of the Highlands and Islands in the Be Wise ranking?
112th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 26.9 out of 100. The Be Wise ranking uses only official data on student experience, continuation, graduate prospects and earnings.
What do students say about University of the Highlands and Islands?
In the 2026 National Student Survey, an average of 87.2% of final-year students gave positive answers across the seven themes, from 365 responses. Its highest theme compared with the average was assessment and feedback (88.8%, against 82.7%), and its lowest was learning resources (87.9%, against 88.5%).
How many students continue their course at University of the Highlands and Islands?
On Discover Uni data, 70.0% of full-time degree students were still studying or had qualified a year after starting. The average in the overall table was 83.0%.
What do University of the Highlands and Islands graduates go on to do?
On Discover Uni data, 61.9% of graduates were in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing. The average in the overall table was 63.7%.
How much do University of the Highlands and Islands graduates earn?
Median earnings five years after graduating were £27,400 in the 2023-24 tax year, according to the Department for Education's LEO data. That is 16% below the UK average for graduates of the same mix of subjects.
What UCAS points do you need for University of the Highlands and Islands?
Entry requirements vary by course, so check each course page. Among recent entrants with UCAS Tariff points, the most common band was 112 to 127 points. Past entrants' points are not offers.
How much is rent near University of the Highlands and Islands?
The ONS average private rent in the Highland and Islands area was £739 a month in August 2026. Student rooms in halls or shared houses usually cost less than a whole home.