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University of Highlands and Islands Admissions: Entry Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

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Based in Scotland, United Kingdom, The UHI Millennium Institute is an integrated university which offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs. The university has partnership with 13 independent colleges and research institutes having national as well international reach.

The University follows an innovative learning approach with high quality research and teaching. UHI has a total of 40,000 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs. In session, the university had a total of 10,220 students enrolled in graduate programs and 31,533 students were enrolled in further education.

UHI Millennium Institute opens applications for Spring and Fall sessions.
The admission in UHI Millennium Institute is on a rolling basis.
Applicants may submit their application via UCAS portal.
Students applying for undergraduate programs are required to have a minimum Grade C in high school or a GPA equivalent to US grading system on the scale of 4.0
The University also provides scholarships to the international students pursuing undergraduate, HNC and HND programs.
Scholarship is provided on the basis of a student's academic performance, financial situation and potential in career.
To be considered for scholarship, applicants are required to submit their application with reference to development@uhi.ac.uk

Highlights

Application Portal	UCAS Portal Code: H49 or International Application Portal
Application Fee	20 GBP
Mode of Payment	Master-Card/ Bank Transfer/Discover/visa
Academic Calendar	Semester
Intake Seasons	Fall and Spring
Work Experience	Require for Graduate Programs
Financial Aid	Scholarship, Bursaries, Loans and Grants
Admission Helpdesk	info@uhi.ac.uk
Admissions Contact	01463 279190
Cost of attendance	£7,100- £15,100
English Proficiency	TOEFL/IELTS

UHI Millennium Institute Admission Deadlines

Students are advised to submit their applications prior to the deadlines for them to be considered for admission.

Both undergraduate and graduate programs have similar deadlines.

The applications are accepted either on rolling basis or as per applicant's decision received.

Specified Semester Deadlines

Term	Deadlines
Spring	June 1
Fall	October 1

Applicant Decision Deadlines

Applicants failing to response on the given deadlines will be listed as defaulters

Application Type	Deadlines
Decision received by May 20	June 10
Decision received by July 13	July 14

UHI Millennium Institute International Student Admissions

International applicants are required to meet all the eligibility criteria as per the laws of the United Kingdom and UHI Millennium Institute. Students should have relevant qualifications as required by the course they are willing to apply.

The admission process for domestic and international students are both conducted online. However, international students have additional requirements and must be careful with their visa process so as to complete it in time. To avail scholarships on a priority basis, students must apply early.

Application Portal: UCAS Portal or International Application Portal on University's official website

Application Fee: 20 GBP

Admission Requirements: International applicants must satisfy the following requirements for admission:

Application Form
Academic record of high school/bachelor's.
Official Transcript Translated in English and evaluated by an authorized agency.
English Proficiency Proof
Personal Statement
Bank Statement
Passport Copy
Resume with reference of workplace
Health Insurance

Test Score of English Proficiency for International Students

International students are required to present IELTS, TOEFL, CPE, CAE, PTE, OET or International Baccalaureate English scores to exhibit their English proficiency skills. English test score should not be taken more than 2 years prior to the commencement of the course.

Minimum required scores by the university are:

Test	Score Required for HNC/D	Score Required for Undergraduates	Score Required for Graduates
IELTS	5.5	6.0(Nursing only for Non-UK) 7.0(except writing at 6.5)	6.0
CPE	162 (minimum 158 in each section)	169 (minimum 162 in each section)	176 (min 162 in each section)
CAE	162 (minimum 158 in each section)	169 (minimum 162 in each section)	176 (minimum 162 in each section)
PTE	50	58 (51 in each section)	62 (55 in each section)
International Baccalaureate English	Higher - 4 Standard - 5	Higher - 4 Standard - 5	Higher - 5 Standard - 6
TOEFL	72 (minimum 17 in each section)	80 (minimum 18 in each section)	92(minimum 20 in each section)
OET	-------	Sept 2018 For Nursing - 350-440 Writing Score between 300-340 Before Sept 2018 Grade B+ for sub Tests Writing Score of C+	--------
Cambridge IGCSE English	English as 1st Language - Grade C English as 2nd Language - Grade B	English as 1st Language - Grade C English as 2nd Language - Grade B	English as 1st Language - Grade B English as 2nd Language - Grade A
LanguageCert International ESOL	ESOL SELT B2 Pass required in each section	ESOL SELT B2 Pass required in each section	ESOL SELT B2 High Pass required in each section
LanguageCert International ESOL	ESOL B2 Communicator Pass required in each section	ESOL B2 Communicator Pass required in each section	ESOL B2 Communicator High Pass required in each section

Visa Process for International Students

Students are required to pay an enrolment deposit, following which they should submit their proof of financial support. The university upon receiving the required documents for validation shall issue a form to the applicant.
Applicants must provide the following documents to complete the Visa Application, which can be done by visiting the official government website https://www.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa/overview:
- Copy of passport
- Proof of financial support (Affidavit and Bank Statement)
The form must be completed with accurate information
Students have to pay the visa fee (335 GBP) and print the receipt for the interview.
Applicants then need to apply for the study visa, submit the form and make the required payment.
Finally, students have to attend the scheduled interview at the suitable U.K. Embassy or Consulate.
General documents to take for the visa interview:
- Passport (valid for at least six months ahead)
- Original application Form
- Health Insurance Cover
- Official Admission Letter and completed Visa Application Form.
- Completed and signed visa application form
- Proof of permanent address outside the U.K.
- Two Passport- size photographs (2”x2")
- Receipt of fee payment.
- Proof of funding sufficient to cover the tuition and living expenses. The applicant may support this by providing the original versions of the Financial Affidavit of Support form and bank statement they submitted to receive immigration documents.
- Evidence of the intention to return to the home country and not immigrate to the U.K.

UHI Millennium Institute Undergraduate Admissions

UHI Millennium Institute offers more than 190 undergraduate programs including Honor degree and some Honor Certificates in areas of study like Accounting, Administration & Information Technology, Agriculture, Engineering, Applied Sciences, Arboriculture, Archaeology, Business & Management, Computer Science Hospitality.

Application Portal: UCAS Application Portal or International application form

Application Fee: 20 GBP

Admission Requirements:

Applicants must submit the following documents:

High School Transcripts
English Proficiency Test Score
SAT/ACT score (optional)
Resume
Personal statement
Statement of Purpose
Supporting Documents:
- Letters of Recommendation (At least 2)
- Proof of Financial Support
- Copy of Passport
- Copy of Visa Application Form

Specific Requirements of Some Undergraduate Programs

Requirements	BA Honors in Business Management	BE Honors in Civil Engineering	BA Honors in Fine Arts
Transcripts	3 Scottish Higher at Grade C above Or 2 A levels Grade C or above	3 Scottish Higher at Grade BBC Or 2 A levels at Grade BC or above in Mathematics, Physics or Technological Studies	3 Scottish Higher at Grade C above Or 2 A levels Grade C or above Or UAL Art and Design Diploma level 3
Alternative Requirements	Foundation Apprenticeship in Accounts, Financial or Business Skills	Completion of NC in Civil Engineering or Foundation Apprenticeship Civil Engineering	Recognized Art access course
Work experience	Required for Students who don't meet standard requirement	Required	Require with Work Portfolio

UHI Graduate Admissions

The university offers over 50 PG programs. The admission requirements for these programs are similar. Applicants can apply online through the course page. Each course has a different code and the applicants must ensure that they apply through the course page for ensuring the correct course code.

Application portal: University Postgraduate admissions application

Note: Please visit the course page for applying to any program.

Admission requirements:

A 2:2 (or above) UK Honors degree, or international equivalent.
Personal statement
Two references
Personal and contact details
Proof of English language proficiency
Official transcripts from previously attended college/university
- Translations of transcripts, if required.

The University has a moderately selective admission process. International students are advised to apply prior to deadlines and ensure their visa completion at least 3 months prior to the start of their semester. Applications made from 1 July onwards shall be assessed and provided a decision/interview by mid-August. Applicants receiving their decision or interview dates by 31 March must respond by May 1.

Frequently Ask Questions

Ques. What is the Admission procedure in UHI Millennium?

Ans. Most of the Undergraduate programs require a minimum grade of C or higher along with work experience or apprenticeship in the relevant field.

For Admission in Graduate programs students are required to have bachelor's degree and relevant work experience.

Ques. What are the Courses offered at UHI Millennium?

Ans. The university offers a variety of undergraduate Honors, Certificate and graduate programs in Full-time, part-time and online mode.

Undergraduate programs are offered in areas of study like Accounting, Administration & Information Technology, Agriculture, Engineering, Applied Sciences, Arboriculture, Archaeology, Business & Management, Computer Science Hospitality etc.

Graduate Programs are offered in areas of study like Applied Data Science, Aquaculture, Archaeology, Arts, Business Administration, Engineering, Global Entrepreneurship and Tourism etc.

Ques. What are the tuition fees at UHI Millennium?

Ans. Tuition fees for Full-time Undergraduate Arts and Business program is around 12,360 GBP per year and for part-time the tuition fees are 2,060 GBP per year. For Full-time Undergraduate Science and technology programs the tuition fees are 1,36,200 GBP and part-time tuition fees is 2,270 GBP.