About UHI Shetland

UHI Shetland is the leading provider of education, research, and training across Shetland, with campuses in Lerwick and Scalloway. As the most northern partner of the University of the Highlands and Islands, we offer a diverse range of courses shaped by our unique environment and culture.

UHI Shetland supports learners at every stage of their educational journey, from apprenticeships to cadet training, Further Education, Higher Education, postgraduate study and research. The diversity of our learners, subjects and opportunities, combined with the unique character of Shetland’s communities and our campuses in Lerwick and Scalloway, makes UHI Shetland a distinctive place to learn and grow.

As a partner of the University of the Highlands and Islands, UHI Shetland connects local learners with opportunities, expertise and resources across the wider UHI network.

UHI Shetland is committed to providing high-quality learning opportunities and meaningful choices for people of all ages and backgrounds. By bringing together the strengths, expertise and experience, we are well placed to support learners, employers and communities across Shetland.

Shetland has ambitious plans for sustainable growth, innovation and community wellbeing. Access to high-quality tertiary education is central to achieving these ambitions, and UHI Shetland is proud to play a key role in developing skills, supporting opportunity and helping to shape the future of the islands.