Orkney
Our Orkney campus
Nestled in the picturesque town of Stromness, right at the heart of Orkney’s world-leading energy industry, our Orkney campus offers one of the UK's most stunning and unique university locations. It is an ideal setting for both academic excellence and outdoor pursuits.
Our Orkney campus offers a unique environment for studying marine science and energy-related programmes. Our students quickly become part of the local community, often joining local clubs and societies alongside their studies. Over the years, our graduates have made huge contributions to Orkney’s world-leading energy cluster, and those who leave become global ambassadors for both Orkney and Scotland.
A living laboratory
Orkney is a unique, warm, and welcoming community which for 75 years has been at the forefront of major innovation and change in energy systems and the marine environment. Home to a cluster of organisations including the European Marine Energy Centre, the islands act as a “living laboratory” for understanding the future of energy and society.
Our research-led postgraduate programmes in marine and environmental science, renewable energy, and energy transition, offer students the opportunity to study in a vibrant community with a rich learning environment, working alongside academics and industry professionals, and across disciplines to deliver practical solutions with global impact.
Our Orkney campus
Our programmes
Search through our degrees and programmes we teach in Orkney.
Clubs and activities
Orkney offers an almost unparalleled range of sports and leisure activities
Facilities
The Orkney campus offers a number of specialist facilities
Accommodation
There are no halls of residence or University leased flats at the Orkney Campus, but our Orkney Professional Services Staff are happy to help you find private accommodation locally.
Explore Orkney
Out and about
Whether it’s adventure activities, contributing to the local culture, or joining a local sports club, Orkney’s friendly community has something for everyone.
Take advantage of the breath-taking summer landscape - kayaking, hiking, or exploring ancient ruins. Alternatively, you can take part in one of the many cultural festivals that make up Orkney’s busy festival calendar. In the winter months, enjoy a range of indoor activities including museums, sports, music, and board games.
No matter what time of year, Orkney offers a rich array of activities to suit all interests.
Maps and directions
You can travel to the Orkney Campus by ferry (Aberdeen to Kirkwall, Scrabster to Stromness or Gill's Bay to St Margaret's Hope) and air (fly to Kirkwall airport then catch an airport bus or taxi to Stromness)
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