Coming to college/university can have a considerable effect on people's lives: from the decision making and application stage, all the way to enrolment, induction and then ongoing throughout your studies. At UHI Perth, we try to make this transition as easy as possible, and our friendly and supportive staff are always on hand to make your journey a memorable one.

Having just completed his studies; Nathan took some time out to chat to us about his experience.

We’re excited to be taking part in this year’s #ChooseCollege campaign, running from Monday 14 July to Monday 22 August 2025.

We asked some of the employers that work with our Business Engagement Team about the importance of local colleges to their businesses.

Across Scotland, students from UHI Perth’s BA Art and Contemporary Practices degree are making a tangible impact in communities through a wide range of creative placements. These emerging artists are stepping beyond the studio and into real-world environments where their creativity is only nurtured and used to inspire, support, and engage others. Through partnerships with cultural institutions, charities, and grassroots organisations, the students are gaining invaluable experience while contributing meaningfully to the social and cultural fabric of Scotland. 

At UHI Perth, we have a long-established track record of preparing our students for a career as a musician with our industry-focused accredited courses. Our friendly community allows our students to develop their creative practice, vocational and musical identity. In the blog this week, we meet Michelle who is studying for her degree in Popular Music,

The Food, Nutrition and Textiles Education degree at UHI Perth is aimed at those wishing to pursue a career as a Home Economics teacher in a secondary school. This contemporary programme is unique in Scotland as it combines academic study in food, nutrition, textiles and education with vocational training as a teacher in secondary schools within the four-year programme of study. Current student, Jemima, took some time out to share why she felt this course was ideal for her.

If you’re interested in a career in sports therapy, our courses will provide you with both the scientific knowledge and practical skills necessary to become an accomplished sports therapist. In this week’s blog, we meet a fourth-year student who is nearing the end of her degree

Did you know that UHI Perth is the longest established audio engineering department in Scotland, and one of the first ever in the UK? In the blog this week, we meet first year Audio student - Sofiia - to hear how she has found her time so far

#WhereYourFutureMeansMore ➕ We really value our alumni and we love hearing about their current endeavours and career journeys. In this week’s blog, we caught up with former music student, Therese Nilsson.

Our degree in Business and Management is a high-quality, broad-based qualification which provides the fundamental knowledge and skills required for the contemporary business environment. In this week’s blog, we meet a student who is currently undertaking this qualification.

#WhereYourFutureMeansMore ➕ We really value our alumni and we love hearing about their current endeavours and career journeys. In this week’s blog, we caught up with former sport and fitness student, Rana Yilmaz.

Musical Theatre courses at UHI Perth prepare you to cope with the demands of current professional practice and develop your skills in singing and vocal techniques, dance and acting through a range of performance opportunities and training. We caught up with one of our current students to hear how she has found studying in Perth.

The global pandemic highlighted the importance of our Hospitality and Food Studies sector, with businesses keen to secure trained staff to support their business success. As it is one of Scotland’s largest industries, there are a wealth of rewarding job opportunities available.

In this week’s blog, we meet a student who was looking to explore the career options  available in the hotel industry and returned to UHI Perth to upskill and diversify her skillset.

#WhereYourFutureMeansMore ➕ We really value our alumni and we love hearing about their current endeavours and career journeys. In this week’s blog, we caught up with former creative industries student, Gary Brown.

Our HNC Construction Management students had an amazing opportunity to do a hands-on work placement on the new CLTR with BAM UK and Ireland on behalf of their client, Perth and Kinross Council. We caught up with two of the students to hear all about their experience.

If you’re looking to develop an understanding of administration in the workplace and gain the IT skills required for a role in this sector, we offer a wide range of full-time and part-time courses to suit all abilities.

We also offer the opportunity to study via distance learning and this is exactly what this week’s student is doing.