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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.

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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)

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

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World Top 500

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UK Top 30

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Accounting & Finance
Country Top 10
Anatomy & Physiology
Country Top 10
Anatomy & Physiology
World Top 200
Architecture
Country Top 20
Art & Design
World Top 100
Art & Design
UK Top 10
Biological Sciences
World Top 200
Biological Sciences/Biology
Country Top 10
Biomedical Sciences (Inc neuroscience)
UK Top 10
Business and Management
Country Top 30
Civil Engineering
Country Top 20
Computer Science
Country Top 50
Creative Writing
Country Top 20
Dentistry
UK Top 10
Economics
Country Top 20
Education
Country Top 10
Education & Training
World Top 200
English
Country Top 50
Environmental Sciences
World Top 500
Geography & Environmental Science
UK Top 20
History
Country Top 20
Law
UK Top 20
Law and Legal Studies
World Top 300
Marketing
Country Top 50
Mathematics
Country Top 20
Mechanical Engineering
UK Top 50
Medicine
World Top 200
Medicine
UK Top 10
Nursing
World Top 200
Nursing
Country Top 30
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Country Top 10
Pharmacy & Pharmacology
World Top 100
Philosophy
Country Top 10
Physics & Astronomy
UK Top 20
Politics/Political Science
Country Top 30
Psychology
Country Top 30
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).

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