

University of Dundee
Our core purpose is to transform lives, working locally and globally through the creation, sharing and application of knowledge.
About the institution
The University of Dundee is one of Scotland’s leading universities, offering world-class degrees in a wide variety of subjects. The University has over 16,000 students and 3,000 staff, representing around 150 different countries across the world, making Dundee a truly global institution.
The University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research courses in a wide range of subjects, with a focus on teaching traditional and professional degrees using innovative approaches. Most of our courses are led by research, with students learning from those on the cutting edge of their discipline.

Number of Undergraduate Students
8500
Average Undergraduate Class Size
This varies from programme to programme, dependent on several factors such as lab times etc.
Size of Instituition
Medium Institution 5000-15,000
Selectivity
Selective (25-50% admitted)
Campus Style
Island Campus in a City
Education Model
The full spectrum as we have a broad range of courses across 10 academic schools.
Are there internship opportunities?
Yes (some degrees)
Are there study abroad options?
Yes (on most degrees)
Cost of Tuition
Funding
Yes – scholarships can be found here: https://www.dundee.ac.uk/scholarships/
IB Grade Requirements
From 30 points to 38 points with the majority of courses around the 34 point mark.
UFP Grade Requirements
Not currently accepted
Subjects

World Top 500

UK Top 30

Architecture | UK Top 30 | |
Art & Design | UK Top 20 | |
Art & Design | World Top 200 | |
Biological Sciences | UK Top 20 | |
Biomedical Science | UK Top 30 | |
Business & Management Studies | UK Top 50 | |
Civil Engineering | UK Top 30 | |
Computer Science | UK Top 20 | |
Dentistry | World Top 100 | |
Dentistry | UK Top 10 | |
Economics | UK Top 50 | |
Education | UK Top 30 | |
English | UK Top 100 | |
Geography & Environmental Science | UK Top 50 | |
History | UK Top 100 | |
Law | UK Top 30 | |
Mathematics | UK Top 50 | |
Mechanical Engineering | UK Top 50 | |
Medical Technology & Bioengineering | UK Top 10 | |
Medicine | World Top 200 | |
Medicine | UK Top 10 | |
Nursing & Midwifery | UK Top 100 | |
Pharmacology & Pharmacy | UK Top 20 | |
Pharmacy & Pharmacology | World Top 100 | |
Philosophy | UK Top 50 | |
Physics & Astronomy | UK Top 30 | |
Politics | UK Top 50 | |
Psychology | UK Top 100 | |
Social Work | UK Top 50 |
Subject Name | Degree Area |
---|---|
Accounting & Finance | Business |
Anatomy Physiology and Pathology
| Sciences |
Architecture | Art & Design |
Art & Design | Art & Design |
Astronomy/Astrophysics
| Sciences |
Biochemistry/Biomedicine
| Sciences |
Biological Sciences
| Sciences |
Biomedical Engineering | Engineering |
Business and Management | Business |
Civil Engineering | Engineering |
Communication and Media Studies
| English & Media |
Computer Science | Computing & ICT |
Dental Hygiene and Therapy
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Dentistry
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Economics
| Society & Social Sciences |
Education
| Society & Social Sciences |
English Literature and/or Language | English & Media |
Environmental Science
| Sciences |
Fashion | Art & Design |
Financial Mathematics | Mathematics |
Geography
| Society & Social Sciences |
History
| Society & Social Sciences |
International Relations
| Society & Social Sciences |
Law | Society & Social Sciences |
Liberal Arts Only | Liberal Arts & Sciences |
Marketing | Business |
Mathematics | Mathematics |
Mechanical Engineering | Engineering |
Medicine (Undergraduate)
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Modern Languages Mixed | Language & Culture |
Nursing
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Pharmacy & Pharmacology
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Philosophy
| Society & Social Sciences |
Physics
| Sciences |
Politics
| Society & Social Sciences |
Psychology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Urban Planning | Society & Social Sciences |
Our Reputation
We have an excellent reputation and have been named University of the Year for Student Experience (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020). We are also one of the UK’s top 30 universities (Guardian University Guide 2020).
Our students rate us highly and we are 1st in the UK for course satisfaction in dentistry, environmental sciences, children’s nursing, education, physical geographical sciences and molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry (National Student Survey 2019).