New Scottish university 'could offer more chances to learn English'
Cost of university entry in parts of the UK 'will not increase'
The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) project has received confirmation that it now meets the quality and standards required to become a full university.
A final decision about whether the institute can be granted university status could be made within weeks.
This could result in more opportunities for people to learn English in Scotland, with a new campus planned for Beechwood in Inverness following the Privy Council's final approval.
Education minister Michael Russell commented: "The opportunities that university level learning has to offer the Highlands and Islands are considerable not only in terms of its economic future, but also in terms of the social and cultural benefits this can bring."
It has taken almost 20 years for the UHI project to meet the criteria to be granted university status.
A partnership of 13 colleges and other further education centres have been working together to provide those in the far north of Scotland with the opportunity to take higher education courses.
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