UHI North, West and Hebrides

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Study in the Outer Hebrides with UHI North, West and Hebrides

 

From Stornoway in the north to Barra and Vatersay in the south, UHI North, West and Hebrides offers flexible, community‑focused learning across the Outer Hebrides. Whether you’re drawn to Gaelic, creative arts, health and social care, business, engineering, hospitality, marine studies or online degree programmes, you can study in a way that fits your life, your work and your island.

Choose from campus‑based teaching, blended learning, online study and local support centres - all designed to help you stay rooted in your community while gaining qualifications from further education through to postgraduate level.

 

Find your island campus

Explore courses, accommodation, funding and student support in Lewis, North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist and Barra. Check out this interactive map.

Lewis

Study in the historic grounds of Lews Castle in Stornoway. Strong provision in higher education, Gaelic, business, health, education and digital learning.

North Uist

Creative arts, Gaelic, community learning and access courses, with specialist facilities at Taigh Chearsabhagh in Lochmaddy.

Benbecula

A central learning hub offering further and higher education, vocational training and dedicated support for online study at Liniclate.

South Uist 

A vibrant centre for Gaelic language, traditional music, culture and heritage at Cnoc Soilleir, Daliburgh.

Barra

Local access to college courses, community learning and supported online study for learners in Barra and Vatersay.

 

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