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Top reasons to study here

The University of Dundee is 1st in Scotland for the proportion of graduates who agree their activity is on track with their future plans.
Recognised for excellent learning and teaching standards, the University of Dundee has been given a 5 star rating by QS Quacquarelli Symonds.
A range of scholarships are available for students at the University of Dundee, including Global Excellence Scholarships of up to £6,000 per year of study.

PhD Programmes

Engineering & Technology (33)

Social Sciences (31)

Humanities (30)

Medicine & Health (28)

Natural Sciences & Mathematics (20)

Arts, Design & Architecture (11)

Ph.D. Architecture
DProf Art and Design
Ph.D. Art and Design
Ph.D. Beyond Representation - Painting as Embodied Practice
Ph.D. Contemporary Art and Scottish Colonialism
Ph.D. Exhibiting the Interior
Ph.D. Hooking Signs - Semiotic Enhancement of Visual Communication for Improved Audience Engagement
Ph.D. How is Visual Music Evolving
Ph.D. The Language of Visual Music
Ph.D. The Science of Synaesthesia and Crossmodal Experience as a Basis of Robust Parameters for a Visual Language of Sound
Ph.D. Urban Planning

Education & Training (9)

Applied Sciences & Professions (8)

Ph.D. Ableism, Microaggressions and the Law
Ph.D. Anatomy and Human Identification
Ph.D. Archives and Records Management
Ph.D. Education, Social Work and Community Education
Ph.D. Forensic Science
DSW Professional Doctorate in Social Work
Ph.D. Revealing Abledment - Ableism and the Body Politics
Ph.D. Sub-Continent Religious Traditions, Disability (Non-normative Bodies)

Computer Science & IT (8)

Business & Management (6)

Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (5)

Law (4)

Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)

Ph.D. Safe Augmented Reality Interactions for Cultural Heritage Sites

Journalism & Media (1)

Ph.D. The representation of love and relationships in contemporary zine culture

About

History

In 1967, after a longstanding relationship with St Andrews, the University of Dundee came into formal existence. From then, Dundee was free to develop in its own way and become the outstanding institution it is today.

Education

The University of Dundee is organised into ten Schools containing multiple disciplines, each with an associated research centre or unit.

The Schools are;

Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design
School of Business
School of Dentistry
School of Education and Social Work
School of Humanities
School of Life Sciences
School of Medicine
School of Health Sciences
School of Science and Engineering
School of Social Sciences

Each School offers a variety of undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research courses in a wide range of subjects. Most courses are led by research, with students learning from those on the cutting edge of their discipline.

Research

Excellent research requires excellent ideas and Dundee’s research is highly rated by the most recent Research Excellence Framework (2022), which assesses the quality and impact of research submitted by universities across the UK. Dundee was, once again, named the top UK University for biological sciences, and achieved excellent results across disciplinary clusters of Mathematical Sciences, Computer Science and Informatics, and Engineering – all of which ranked in the UK top 30. Furthermore, 84% of the University’s research was found to be ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.

Career

The University of Dundee has some of the best levels of graduate employment in the UK and is 1st in Scotland for graduate prospects for the proportion of graduates who agree that their activity is on track with their future plans (Complete University Guide 2022).

Dundee has a dedicated Careers Service, offering a range of services to help students and graduates enhance their employability and pursue their career goals.

Careers Advisers are available to support students at every stage of their degree and after they graduate, with one-to-one appointments, CV clinics and mock interviews on offer.

University Ranking

World University Rankings by Times Higher Education

2024

301 -100

2023

201

2022

201

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University

2023

401 -100

2022

301

2021

301

ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.

QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities

2024

441 -87

2023

354 -32

2022

322

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report

2024

-

2023

339 -39

2022

300

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

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Services

Student services

A range of services are available at the University of Dundee which are designed to support students during their studies including:

The Enquiry Centre, situated on city campus, is the central point of contact for any and all questions and offers support and guidance to students
The Academic Skills Centre which helps students develop their academic skills
Support, information and guidance on student financial matters from the Student Funding Unit
Peer Connections, a mentoring and buddy scheme, helping students settle into university life
Specialist advice and practical guidance and support for all international students and their families from the International Advice Service

Housing services

There are four accommodation sites on or close to city campus - Heathfield, Belmont, Seabraes and West Park. All student accommodation at the University of Dundee comprises of single occupancy bedrooms, with en-suite shower and toilet, in self-contained flats of five to ten students.
Each flat has its own kitchen, dining and living space with access to the University’s fast Wi-Fi.
The Student Support Team are available to offer advice and support to students, helping to ensure the best possible student residential experience.

Library services

Dundee’s Library and Learning Centre (LLC) comprises of four library sites as well as a virtual library. Located on city campus, Dundee’s main library offers everything you would expect from a modern university library, including a café and relaxation areas, group study rooms with the latest technology, and flexible, creative spaces.

ICT services

The University has more than 750 computers for students to use on campus across its libraries, study zones and dedicated IT suites. Wi-Fi is also available throughout campus and student residences enabling students to connect to the network using their own devices.
IT support is provided by the University Service Desk and is available to students seven days a week.

Medical services

The University Health Service is available on campus and offers a range of health-related advice and services for students. These include a counselling service, sexual health clinics and advice on how to register with a doctor and dentist upon arrival in Dundee.

Student Life

Campus life

The University of Dundee has three campuses – City, Ninewells and Kirkcaldy. With the majority of student accommodation on or close to campus, classes are never too far away.
Facilities available on city campus include Dundee University Students’ Association (DUSA), the Institute of Sports and Exercise (ISE) and the Global Room, a social space that hosts events throughout the year celebrating traditions from around the world.
City campus is in the heart of Dundee with the best shops, cafés, restaurants and bars within walking distance. There are also museums, art galleries, theatres, sports centres and beautiful green spaces close by.

Sports facilities

The Institute of Sport and Exercise (ISE) offers a wide range of sports and exercise with facilities including a gym, exercise studio, squash courts, 25m swimming pool, sauna, sports fields and tennis courts.
ISE works closely with Dundee University Sports Union, offering more than 40 sports clubs, ranging from traditional sports like netball and golf to skydiving and Ultimate Frisbee.

Student clubs

Located on the city campus, Dundee University Students’ Association (DUSA) offers facilities including bars, cafés, a nightclub and a convenience store.
DUSA also supports over 250 student societies, bringing together groups of students who all share the same interest. With the broad range of societies, students can keep up with a current hobby or try something completely different.

University of Dundee Scholarships

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