Representatives in your country
Approved university representatives abroad
The University of the Highlands and Islands works with a network of trusted representatives around the world, also referred to as education agents. They can provide support in many aspects of your journey to studying at UHI. Advice they provide includes help with:
- selecting the right university course
- completing your application form (including preparing supporting application documents)
- applying to available scholarships
- submitting your Student Visa application
- preparing for studying and living in Scotland
These representatives should not charge a fee for assistance with your university or VISA applications.
Agent Quality Framework (AQF)
Agent Quality Framework (AQF)
If you’re thinking about studying with UHI, you may choose to seek support from one of our authorised education agents or counsellors to help with your application. To make sure you get the best support, the UK education sector has established the Agent Quality Framework (AQF), a set of standards and resources that support agents and counsellors to:
- have up-to-date knowledge about studying in the UK
- understand the UK’s visa and immigration system
- give advice that is in line with your interests and supports your study abroad
journey
This UK education sector-wide initiative aims to improve the experience of international students working with education agents and counsellors to apply to study in the UK, meaning you can feel more confident that the advice you receive is accurate and that your application is being handled correctly.
Committing to the AQF is a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requirement for all UK education providers who use and work with education recruitment agents and counsellors. We at UHI are committed to the requirements set out in student sponsor guidance and the four key AQF principles:
- Empowering student choice and enabling informed decision making
- Ensuring good agent governance and professionalism
- Promoting ethical agent practices, professional knowledge and competency
- Increasing transparency and accountability
You may wish to fill in our feedback form to tell us about your experience with our partner education agents.
National code of ethical practice for education agents
National code of ethical practice for education agents
The national code of ethical practice for UK education agents lies at the heart of the AQF. It sets out the standards and best practices that agents and counsellors representing UK education providers must follow. Student sponsors are required to manage agents to ensure compliance with the national code as part of their sponsor duties.
For more information about the AQF please visit www.aqf.info
If you have any questions about the AQF and using the services of one our partner agents please contact international@uhi.ac.uk
Guidance for students and parents
Guidance for students and parents
If you are considering using an education agent, we recommend reading the student and parent guide to choosing an education agent, an important part of the UK Agent Quality Framework (AQF).
Click your home country below for more information on our trusted representatives in your country, and contact them directly for more information on their services.
If your country is not listed below, or if you have any queries, please contact us.
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Meet UHI staff in your country
Our staff from the university also attend education fairs and host informational events around the world, to help you learn more about the university, our courses, and Scotland.
Course reference sheet for counsellors
Counsellors may wish to refer to our UHI International Reference Sheet to explore subjects available to study on-campus in Scotland with UHI.