University of Dundee | United Kingdom

Campus setting	Contact the university / college
Living cost	USD 9,039 per year
Student population	Large (More than 10,000)
International students	12%
Institution type	Public

About University of Dundee

The University of Dundee is a global institution with over 16,000 students and 3,000 staff from around 140 different countries. We have a focus on teaching traditional and professional degrees using innovative approaches and we are one of the UK’s top 20 universities (Guardian University Guide 2021).

The University of Dundee is split into ten Schools, each one with a focus on a different set of academic disciplines:

· 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

· School of Medicine

· School of Health Sciences

· School of Science and Engineering

· School of Social Sciences

We offer undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research courses in a wide range of subjects and most of our courses are led by research, with students learning from those on the cutting edge of their discipline.

The University of Dundee was top in Scotland for the proportion of graduates entering high skilled employment, and 4th in the UK for graduates entering professional occupations (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020). We offer a full careers service, volunteering advice, careers fairs, and entrepreneurship training to help students on the path towards their chosen career.

Campus information

Our City Campus is a self-contained student community where everything is close together. On campus you can find teaching areas, the main library, top-class sports and gym facilities and Dundee University Students’ Association (DUSA).

DUSA supports over 200 student societies, bringing together groups of students who share the same interest – be that a hobby, belief or passion.

The Institute of Sport and Exercise (ISE) works closely with the Sports Union, offering more than 40 sports clubs, ranging from traditional sports like netball and golf to skydiving and Ultimate Frisbee.

Dundee is a dynamic and multicultural city and is an exciting place to live, being a lively student-centred community with plenty of things to do. The city is a major centre for creative and hi-tech industries, and it was recently named the best place to live in Scotland (The Sunday Times, 2019). Our City campus is in the heart of Dundee, just a few minutes’ walk from the best bars, restaurants, cafes and shops in the city.

Accommodation

The University of Dundee offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate accommodation choices, the majority of which are on or close to campus so you’ll never be far from classes.

The accommodation is made up of around 250 self-contained flats. All bedrooms are single occupancy with an en suite shower room and each flat has its own shared kitchen, dining and living space, with access to the University’s fast wifi.

Additional info

· One of the top 20 universities in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2021)

· Top in Scotland for the proportion of graduates entering high skilled employment and 4th in the UK for graduates entering professional occupations (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020)

· Overall satisfaction of 89.1% among Dundee’s international students, the highest percentage of any participating Scottish universities (International Student Barometer 2019)

University of Dundee Testimonials

“I chose Dundee for many reasons. First, it’s highly recognised around the world. Second, the course content actually contains most of the aspects of the medical education field when compared with other universities. Lastly, it was recommended by my friend and also people I met at a conference. The course is very well designed with highly-qualified staff in a safe, friendly environment. The city itself is great. It’s small but has many great facilities and it’s really easy to access other big cities. I have lived in many places but the people here are the most friendly I have met. When I leave Dundee I want to take my experience from the UK to Saudi Arabia. Dundee is one of the best medical education schools in the world. I’m very glad I came here for my studies and would recommend it to anyone.”

“Dundee University has an excellent international reputation. The name of the University will usually be among the best university in most rankings. I liked the structure of the whole course, as well as how the students have the opportunity to present their research in seminars and conferences. For PhD courses, thesis supervisors are an essential element. Since my first contact, both of my supervisors showed excitement to work on my proposed research topic and encouraged me to apply for the university. I also appreciated very much having the opportunity to attend research training courses and additional courses related to my Thesis topic. These courses are useful in filling knowledge gap that a student may have. I really like campus life and the facilities of the university. It is very easy to socialise and make new friends. When I first I arrived in Dundee I knew no one, and in a few weeks, I was able to make new friends from different nationalities. The university has a very active union and outstanding support for international students. It is very relaxing to know that you always have someone who will stand with you if you have any difficulties. In the academic aspect, I am impressed with the main library; it gives access to computers, studying rooms and almost all textbooks required for your course. Dundee is not as big as Glasgow or Edinburgh, but it has its own beauty. People are super friendly, and it has a beautiful nature. I really like the big and diversified student’s community in the city, which make it easier to make new friends.”

“Dundee is such a lovely city to live in. I truly recommend it for studying. It is a quiet city, friendly and the University is few steps away from the city centre. I would describe my time studying here as fantastic and very enjoyable.”

“Dundee feels like home. Dundee is close to the two most famous cities in Scotland; the capital, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Dundee is one of the best quiet cities that helps you to focus fully in your studies.”

**Deepthi Kumar, Indian, brought up in UAE**

“I’m from India, but I was born and brought up in the UAE. I’d been in the UAE all of my life and I felt like I needed a change. I was always with my parents so I felt like I need to be on my own and figure out life. So the only rescue was Google and Google got me to Dundee. When I got here and started meeting people I realised it was so different from the life I’d lived and the satisfaction I’ve had after almost completing the programme has been amazing.”

**Eva Gumerova, Russian, born and raised in UAE**

“The staff and students are always nice and helpful, and I am not trying to sugar coat it. I think as a new student from a foreign country, you are scared to do anything new, ask anyone for anything, but the people around are very kind. I got along well with my teachers because they understand what it is like to be the new kid in town and were always supportive. The services the university provide are great and state of the art facilities such as the gym or library, society or sport clubs. Everything you need is within a 10 to 15-minute walking distance and very affordable, which I personally think is important as a student. Dundee University is a great place for students who may still be confused about their future, on what they want, or who they are. University of Dundee helps those students on figuring these issues and can help direct the path you are interested in pursuing. These people who will surround you for the next 4 or so years will be your firsts who you contact about anything and they will always try their best to help you.”