About the university

Known for life sciences and design.The University of Dundee is a public university in the city of Dundee on the east coast of Scotland. It traces its origins to 1881 as a university college funded by the Baxter family and gained independent university status by Royal Charter in 1967. Dundee is well known for strengths in life sciences and medicine, dentistry, art and design, business, law, and health sciences, with schools including Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, the School of Life Sciences, the School of Medicine and the School of Dentistry. Around 14,000+ students study there, with a strongly international community. The campus lies close to the city centre and the River Tay, offering modern teaching and research facilities, student residences and a friendly, compact environment.

Key information

• Location: Dundee, UK
• Ranking #41
• QS #354
• National ranking #26
• Institution type: public

Popular faculties

• Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design
• School of Business
• School of Dentistry
• School of Health Sciences
• School of Humanities Social Sciences and Law (including Dundee Law School)
• School of Life Sciences
• School of Medicine

Programs (29)

• Computer Science
• Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Medicine
• Nursing
• Pharmacy
• Business Administration
• Economics
• Finance and Accounting
• Marketing
• Tourism and Hospitality
• Law
• Political Science
• International Relations
• Philosophy
• History
• Linguistics
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Mathematics
• Environmental Science
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Anthropology
• Education
• Fine Arts
• Music

Student body

• Total students: 14,000
• Undergraduate: 9,000
• Graduate: 5,000
• International students: 28%

Campus life

The main University of Dundee campus is close to the city centre, with academic buildings, the library, Students’ Association, sports centre and halls within walking distance. The city itself is mid‑sized and student‑friendly, with views over the River Tay, cultural venues and relatively low living costs compared to many UK cities. Student clubs and societies cover academic interests, culture, arts and sport, and support services help international students with visas, accommodation and adjustment to studying in Scotland.

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: £550 - £1,200 / per month

Housing options

• University halls of residence in and around the main campus
• En‑suite rooms
• Standard shared‑bathroom rooms
• Studios
• Private rented flats and houses in Dundee

Student clubs and organizations

• Students’ Association societies
• Academic and subject societies
• Cultural and international student groups
• Arts and media societies
• Sport and outdoor clubs

Sports

• Football
• Rugby
• Hockey
• Basketball
• Netball
• Rowing
• Tennis
• Badminton
• Other BUCS and recreational sports

Career & internships

Employment rate: 89%

Internships: Many Dundee degrees include opportunities for placements, internships or project‑based work, especially in life sciences, medicine and dentistry, art and design, business and law. The university collaborates with NHS Scotland, local authorities, companies and creative organisations, offering clinical placements, lab projects and industry collaborations. Careers services provide guidance, skills workshops and job listings. International students can engage in placements subject to visa regulations, gaining professional experience alongside their studies.

Admission requirements

Required tests

• IELTS
• TOEFL

Required documents

• UCAS or online application
• Academic transcripts and certificates
• Personal statement
• Academic reference
• Proof of English language proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent)
• Passport copy
• Portfolio for art and design programmes (where required)

Tuition costs

• £29,000 - £32,000 / per year
• Acceptance rate: 32.00%
• Scholarships available: The University of Dundee offers a range of scholarships for international students. Typical awards include partial tuition fee waivers for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, often in the form of “Global Excellence” or subject‑specific scholarships. Amounts vary (several thousand pounds) and are usually based on academic merit, fee status as an overseas student and sometimes a short personal statement. In addition, students may access external funding from their home countries or international schemes. Exact eligibility, values and deadlines are updated annually on the university’s scholarships pages.

Quick facts

• Founded: 1967
• Teaching languages: English, english
• Study formats: offline

Contact

• Website: https://www.dundee.ac.uk
• +44 1382 383838