University Guide
University of Dundee
The University of Dundee is was established in 1967 and is considered on of Scotland's leading HIgher Education establishments. It is a large located in Dundee’s West End and welcomes over 15,000 students each year.
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The overview
The main things you need to know about studying at the University of Dundee.
Rankings
The University of Dundee ranks in the top 250 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021.
Employability
The University was in the top 10 for graduate employment in the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey in 2016, with 96.2% of graduates in work or further study six months after graduating. The university provides assistance with Covering Letters, CV’s Application forms, Personal Statements and Interview Skills.
Fees
Fees for undergraduates change depending on the course, so a course list can be found here.
Bursaries
Several different scholarship and bursary options are available from the Chevening Scholarship for tuition fees to the David Peattie Bursary for £1000. A full list can be found here:
Accommodation
The university offer standard and premier rooms as well as specific Nursing Accommodation in 8 different halls for all students and two specific halls for nursing accommodation. Prices vary from £4593.96 (West Park Villas) to £6279.56 (Seabraes Flats 33-64 in Nursing Accommodation). The full list can be found here.
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Students' Union
The University of Dundee offers 230 societies catered to Arts, Culture, Politics, Social meets, Academics, Charities, Hobbies and Religion.
Famous for
Well known Alumni include Sir Robert Watson-Watt, B.C. Forbes, and Holly Hamilton.
News
The University was pleased to announce a win of £65,000 for the spinout company Ten Bio Ltd in a national competition for Scotland’s new enterproses on the 8th October of 2020.
AFS says
"Dundee is a great place to live and study, but don’t just take our word for it! In 2011 Dundee came first in the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey, and has consistently featured in the top twenty since, ranking in at number twelve this year. In a separate survey for AFS, Dundee ranked number ten in the UK, with a score of 62%. The city combines cheap housing and nights out with hidden spots of peace and quiet, as well as countless sports facilities to provide an environment that caters for everyone. Our guide gives you the ins and outs of this underrated student hub".
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