About University of Dundee

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.
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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.

University of Dundee Highlights

Type	Public, Co-ed
Campus Setting	Urban
Establishment Year	1881
Location	Dundee, Scotland
Parent Institution	University of Dundee
Mode of Program	Full-time/ Online
Mode of Application	Online
Student-Faculty Ratio	17:1
Financial Aid	Available
Test Scores Accepted	IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, CAE, CPE, Duo lingo, etc.
Percentage of International Students	22%
Intake sessions	Fall, Winter

University of Dundee Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Expense	Fee for undergraduates	Fee for graduates
Tuition	18,150 GBP per year	18,150 GBP per year
Room & Board	4,593 – 5,682 GBP	6,981 - 7,585 GBP
Transport	80 GBP per month	80 GBP per month
Food	74 GBP per month	74 GBP per month
Interests and hobbies	46 GBP per month	46 GBP per month
Personal expenditure, utilities and miscellaneous	26 GBP per month	26 GBP per month

Know more about Studying in UK

Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average)	MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK	£850 to £1,050 a month
Entrance Exams in UK	TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590
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