FAQs

Is there a deadline to apply?

• Further Education: No formal deadline, but apply early to avoid being placed on a reserve list.
• Higher Education: Yes, there are deadlines.
  👉 View Higher Education application deadlines

How soon will I hear about my application?

You’ll usually hear back within 3–5 working days. You’ll either receive an acknowledgement, an interview date, or a decision.

Can I apply for more than one course?

Yes. If you apply for more than two courses, an Adviser may contact you for career advice.

Do I apply through UCAS?

• Yes, for Higher Education courses (HNC, HND, Degree).
  👉 UCAS Website
• No, for Further Education or part-time/postgraduate study — apply directly to us.
  👉 UHI Perth

What is UCAS Extra?

If you’ve used all five UCAS choices and don’t hold any offers, you may be eligible for UCAS Extra.
👉 Learn more about UCAS Extra

What is a Contextualised Application?

👉 Find out about Contextualised Admissions

I’ve got my results — what now?

• If you’ve met your conditions we will check SQA and convert your offer to unconditional. 
• For Non SQA Qualifications, upload your results to your Applicant Portal ASAP so we can confirm your unconditional offer.

I didn’t get the required results — what should I do?

Don’t panic - call us on 01738 877000 to discuss your options.

Can I apply for RPL or Credit Transfer?

👉 Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer

When do courses start?

👉 View the College Calendar

I’ve made a late application

Late applicants (August/September) may have been asked to complete a task or provide further information, this does not guarantee you a place.  Availability for places can change hourly so you may be placed on the reserve list.

If I’m on the reserve list, when will I know?

There’s no fixed timescale. If you haven’t heard within 2–4 weeks of the course starting, it’s unlikely you will be offered a place. Please apply early for next year.

How much will my course cost?

• Further Education Course Funding
• Higher Education Course Fees

What is a Top-Up Degree?

A Top-Up Degree starts from:

• Year 2 (after completing an HNC)
• Year 3 (after completing an HND)

Where is UHI Perth?

👉 College Map
👉 Getting to UHI Perth

I’m having problems applying online

Please contact our Servicedesk or Admissions on 01738 877000.

I’ve changed my personal details

👉 Update your application details

What will you do with my data?

👉 Further Education Privacy Notice
👉 Higher Education Privacy Notice

Application Questions in Your Own Language

👉 Translate application questions

I am Having Issues Enrolling

If you have any problems accessing UHI Records please contact our IT Helpdesk which is open Monday to Friday from 0800 to 1700.

UHI - Servicedesk

You will need to log a call and a member of the team will email back or you can start a live chat.