UHI Perth Named One of Scotland’s Top Performing Colleges in Full-Time Further Education

UHI Perth has been recognised as one of the highest performing colleges in Scotland for full-time Further Education (FE), according to the newly published College Student Outcomes 2023–24 report by the Scottish Funding Council (SFC).

This marks the fourth consecutive year that UHI Perth has outperformed the national sector average in key performance areas, including student retention and successful course completion. UHI Perth achieved a 73% successful completion rate for full-time FE students – almost 6% above the national average.  

The report also shows that across all age groups, UHI Perth students are outperforming their peers: 

• Under 18: 70% (+2.8%)
• 18–20: 77% (+7%) 
• 21–24: 83% (+8%) 
• 25–40: 81% (+4%) 
• 41 and over: 87% (+8%) 

UHI Perth delivers strong results across a wide range of subject areas. Out of 14 subject groups, the college outperforms the sector in 11. Notable highlights include: 

• Business, Management and Administration: 79% (+14%) 
• Engineering: 85% (+7%) 
• Languages and ESOL: 92% (+12%) 
• Special Programmes: 88% (+11%) 

UHI Perth continues to champion equity in education, with particularly strong outcomes for students from disadvantaged backgrounds and underrepresented groups: 

• Students from the bottom 10% most deprived areas: 71% (+4%) 
• Bottom 20% deprivation: 77% (+9%) 
• Students with disabilities: 72% (+4%) 
• Continuing students (beyond first year): 95% (+11%)  

“These results are a testament to the dedication of our staff and the determination of our students,” said Catherine Etri, Interim Principal at UHI Perth. “We are proud to be setting the standard for student success in Scotland’s college sector.”