Dundee University is a public research university based in Dundee. Established in 1881, it became a college of the University of St Andrews in 1897. In 1967, the university obtained an independent University status and in 2017 celebrated 50 years of independence as university.
Over the years the university has merged with Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, Northern College of Education and Fife and Tayside Schools of Nursing.
University of Dundee is the University of the Year for Student Experience (Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020) and is one of the top 30 universities in the United Kingdom (The Guardian University Guide 2020).
The Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design is one of the top classified art schools in the UK, while the University of Dundee School of Medicine ranks among the top 5 in the UK. According to the Guardian University Guide 2020, Dundee is also 1st in Scotland and 4th in the UK for Law.
The University is home to around 16,500 students and more than 3,000 employees, helping make Dundee a truly student-friendly city. Over a quarter of its staff and students come from over 140 nations.
University of Dundee Campus
City Campus-The main campus is located within the City of Dundee's West End, close to city center.
Kirkcaldy Campus-The School of Nursing and Health Sciences has a campus on Forth Avenue, Kirkcaldy, Fife. It offers degrees in Nursing, Midwifery and other health related subjects. Placements are available at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy.
Location Specialities
Dundee is the fourth-largest city in Scotland, surrounded by hills and farms on the east coast of the country along the River Tay . The cost of living for students in the Dundee is 14% lower than the average of the UK. It is also the sunniest city of Scotland filled with stunning landscapes and lovely architecture.
University of Dundee Accommodation
- All new entrants who apply by the time limit are guaranteed accommodation.
- Nearly 1600 beds located in 4 sites that share kitchen and dining space in cluster flats.
- All accommodation are self catering accommodations, single-chamber rooms with en-suite toilet and bathroom, Wi-Fi and university cable connections.
University of Dundee Awards
Awarded University of the Year for Student Experience in The Times & The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020.
University of Dundee Ranking
- 24th in the Times University Guide 2020
- 29th in the Guardian University Guide 2020
- 302nd in the QS World University Rankings 2020
Teaching Quality
The university was awarded a gold ranking in the 2017 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University has also rated 3rd in the UK for satisfaction with teaching and 8th for course satisfaction,
Student Teacher Ratio ( Number of students per staff)
17.6
Academic Divisions
- Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design
- School of Business
- School of Dentistry
- School of Education and Social Work
- School of Humanities
- School of Life Sciences Learning and Teaching
- School of Medicine
- School of Nursing and Health Sciences
- School of Science
- School of Social Sciences
- Study Options Available
Why University of Dundee?
- One of the World's Top 200 Universities
- Dundee has a lower cost of living than the UK national average.
- Teaching is ranked highly in the top.
- small class sizes provides highly personalised education.
How to Reach University of Dundee? Or Travel
- In Dundee, everything can be reached by foot, bicycle or public transport. The university campus and the accommodation are a 5-minute walk from the city centre.
- The city is located on the main East Coast train route, with direct connections to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, London and other cities across the UK. 90% of Scotland can be reached within 90 minutes.
- Dundee Airport operates daily flights to London City Airport while major airports are in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
- University also runs a free night bus for students within the city boundary.
University of Dundee Tuition Fees
| Courses | Duration | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering (4 Courses) | 1 Year - 4 Year | GBP 21950 - GBP 22950 |
| Science (6 Courses) | 4 year | GBP 22950 |
| Arts (3 Courses) | 4 year | GBP 18950 |
| Media Films (1 Courses) | 1 year | GBP 18950 |
| Information Technology (IT) (1 Courses) | 1 year | GBP 22950 |
| Management (10 Courses) | 9 Month - 4 Year | GBP 9185 - GBP 18150 |
University of Dundee Entry Requirements
| Courses | Exam |
|---|---|
| Arts | IELTS |
| Engineering | IELTS |
| Information Technology (IT) | IELTS |
| Management | IELTS |
| Media Films | IELTS |
| Medicine and HealthCare | IELTS |
| Science | IELTS |
Dundee Business School Scholarships/Financial Aid
- Students of Dundee University – School of Business have access to a number of scholarships.
- Scholarships are awarded based on the fee status and level of study of the students.
- Some commonly awarded scholarships for international students include:
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Amount Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Global Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship | Awarded to students that show academic excellence, as well as participation in extracurricular activities, and show leadership qualities; Hold an admission offer for an undergraduate degree at the University; Applicants must have achieved at least UK AAB at A level; Students are automatically considered for this kind of scholarship. |
25,000 GBP |
| Global Excellence Postgraduate Taught Scholarship | Awarded to students that show academic excellence, as well as participation in extracurricular activities, and show leadership qualities; Hold an admission offer for a postgraduate taught program at the University; Applicants must have achieved at least UK 1st class honors. |
5000 GBP |
| The Jainti Dass Saggar Memorial Scholarship for Excellence | Meet the eligibility criteria for global excellence scholarship; Must have studied an undergraduate program from a school under the University of Dundee. Available primarily for Indian students |
10,000 GBP |
| Saltire Scholarship | Awarded to students from 7 selected countries including India that helps with tuition fees; Hold conditional or unconditional offers for admission to a postgraduate taught program. |
8000 GBP |
| Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship | Awarded to applicants from Commonwealth countries. Hold a first degree at 2:1 standard or 2:2 postgraduate degrees; Demonstrate financial need. |
1 year tuition fee, travel cost, other allowances and monthly stipend |
Famous Aluminis
- Gary Lightbody – lead singer of the band Snow Patrol.
- James McIntosh – food writer.
- John Suchet – news anchor.
- Susan Philipsz OBE – 2010 Turner Prize winner.
- Sir James W. Black – notable pharmacologist and Nobel Laureate.
- Margaret Fairlie – gynaecologist and first female professor at a university in Scotland.
- Donald Findlay QC – criminal defence advocate.
- Nhial Deng Nhial – Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of South Sudan.
- Johanna Basford OBE – illustrator.
University of Dundee English Language Requirement:
UG and PG:
- IELTS – 6.0 – 6.5 with no band less than 5.5 – 6.0.
- TOEFL – 78-98 overall, 19-24 in Listening, 18-24 in Reading, 18-23 in Speaking, 23-27 in Writing.
- PTE – 56 – 67overall, including at least 56 – 62 in all four skills.
The Requirements may Defer for few Programs.
More Details on these Requirements can be found HERE.
