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University of Dundee (Dund)

Scotland, United Kingdom
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  • 14,990 Students
  • 3 Faculties
  • 1967Founded
  • YesAccept Int. Studs
  • YesDistance learning

About

The University of Dundee is a public research university based in Dundee, Scotland. It was founded as a university college in 1881. The main campus of the university is located in Dundee's West End, which contains many of the university's teaching and research facilities; the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, Dundee Law School and the Dundee Dental Hospital and School.

Acronym Dund
Motto / Slogan Dei Donum
Colour White Black Blue Red
Mascot penguin the mascot
Founded 1967
Undergraduate Programmes
Postgraduate Programmes 250
Location Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
Address University of Dundee Nethergate Dundee DD1 4HN Scotland, UK

Mission

The University of Dundee's core mission is to "transform lives, locally and globally, by the creation, sharing, and application of knowledge". 

Vision

The University of Dundee's vision is to be a globally renowned university with a strong social purpose, achieved through its excellence in research, education, and engagement.

University of Dundee

Objectives

The University of Dundee's primary objective, as stated in its strategy, is to “transform lives, locally and globally through the creation, sharing, and application of knowledge,”.

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

  • Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design
  • Dundee Law School
  • Dundee Dental Hospital and School.

Reasons to Study at University of Dundee

  1. Flexible study

    One of the best things about a Scottish undergraduate degree is the flexibility, particularly for the four-year MA degrees. You'll be able to mix and match across the curriculum, unlike the more rigid English BA where are you likely to take modules only in your named subject(s). 

  2. World-leading research

    Plenty of world-leading research has come out of Scotland. You've probably benefited from Scottish discoveries without knowing it. For example, the flat screen on your mobile phone. Their researchers have developed groundbreaking keyhole surgery. They have also advanced the understanding and treatment of diseases like diabetes and cancer. 

  3. Top universities

    Scotland has some of the best, and oldest, universities in the world. A degree from a Scottish university is so highly respected that it inspired similar models in countries such as the USA and Canada. It will open up many career opportunities to you, both within the UK and internationally.

Fees

Undergraduate Tuition

Indigenous Students GBP 1,820
International Students GBP 21,800 - GBP 55,900

Postgraduate Tuition

Indigenous Students GBP 7,550 - GBP 17,000
International Students GBP 17,000 - GBP 28,750

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

View the course page for more information on entry requirements.

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

View the course page for more information on entry requirements.

Supporting Documents

  • CV
  • Academic reference
  • Professional reference
  • Personal statement

How To Apply For Admission

FOR UNDERGRADUATE: Applications are made through UCAS 

FOR POSTGRADUATE: Postgraduate courses are applied to through the website. Select a subject that you would like to study, choose one of the courses and click or tap How to apply.
 

Apply For Admission

Campus Tour

Facilities

  • Classrooms
  • Library
  • Laboratory
  • Research Center
  • Accommodation
  • Sports
  • Gym
  • ICT
  • Place of Worship
  • Cafeteria
  • Accommodation: All the student accommodation is self-catering, single bedrooms with en-suite shower and toilet. Apart from utilities, Wi-Fi and insurance, the accommodation includes a range of free events, trips and activities.
  • Sports: The versatile sports hall accommodates a wide variety of activities, including basketball, badminton, volleyball, and more. For those who enjoy swimming, the pool is open to the public throughout the week, offering lane swimming, half-and-half sessions, and general swim times.
  • Gym: The state-of-the-art facility offers a combination of strength, cardio, and functional training opportunities. With over 100 stations, you can cycle, run, and row to work up a sweat.
  • Place of Worship: The Chaplaincy is situated at the heart of the city campus and is available to all students and staff regardless of their faith or philosophy of life.

 

 

School Contact

Address

University of Dundee Nethergate Dundee DD1 4HN Scotland, UK

Phone Number

+44 (0)1382 383838

Website Address

https://www.dundee.ac.uk/

Social Media Pages

Accreditations

The University of Dundee is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), and British Computer Society (BCS)

Vice Chancellor

Professor Nigel Seaton

Professor Nigel Seaton joined the University of Dundee in May 2025 as Interim Provost and became Interim Principal and Vice-Chancellor on 20 June 2025. 

Professor Seaton graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 1982 with a first-class BSc (Hons) in Chemical Engineering. 

He completed his PhD studies at the University of Pennsylvania before moving to the University of Cam... read more

bridge in 1989 to become lecturer in Chemical Engineering and a Fellow of Clare College. He was a Visiting Professor at Cornell University in the mid-90s, and moved to the University of Edinburgh in 1997, ultimately becoming a Vice-Principal at his alma mater. 

Academic Staff

  • Professor Linda Martindale

    Vice-Principal (Education and Student Experience) Linda is Professor of Higher Education and Academic Practice, and Vice Principal Education and Student Experience. Linda has worked at the University of Dundee for over 20 years and was previously Dea... read more
    n in the School of Health Sciences. She has wide experience in education and scholarship, including academic leadership, education theory, online / distance education, and curriculum development particularly for professional programmes.
  • Dr Yu-Fu Chen

    Senior Lecturer Yu-Fu gained both a BS and an MS in Chemistry from the National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan, a PG Diploma in Economics from the University of Warwick, and both an MSc and a PhD in Economics from Bi... read more
    rkbeck College, University of London. He is currently a Senior Lecturer in Economic Studies at the University of Dundee.
  • Dr Sourav Banerjee

    Senior Lecturer Sourav Banerjee finished his Masters from the University of Glasgow in 2009 and carried out his PhD in Life Sciences from the MRC Protein Phosphorylation and Ubiquitylation Unit, University of Dundee ... read more
    under Prof Dario Alessi in 2013. As a PhD student, his work was investigating the regulation, function, and molecular mechanism of action of AMPK-related NUAK1 kinase.
  • Dr Sina Askarinejad

    Lecturer Dr. Sina Askarinejad joined the University of Dundee as a Lecturer in School of Science and Engineering, bringing with him a diverse background in both academia and industry. Prior to his role at Dund... read more
    ee, he worked as a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Dyson Technology, where he focused on the design of electric motor components and the prediction of their durability.
  • Dr Ana Bastida

    Senior Lecturer Dr Ana Elizabeth Bastida (lawyer; LLM; PhD) is Senior Lecturer of Law at CEPMLP in the Energy, Environment and Society Division, University of Dundee. With experience spanning over three decades, she ... read more
    has long combined academic research on innovations in environmental and resources law and institutional design with strong engagement in technical reform and knowledge-exchange programmes and various epistemic communities.
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History

In Dundee in 1881, Miss Mary Ann Baxter and her cousin, John Boyd Baxter - two of the famous Baxter family, who made their money from the Jute mills of the city - donated £140,000 to the creation of a college in Dundee. This was the beginning of the University of Dundee.