University of Dundee



Overview

"Dundee is riding a wave of academic success"
(Sunday Times, 2008)
  • Shortlisted as University of the Year 2008 - Times Higher Education Awards
  • Second in Scotland for all-round student experience - Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey (January 2009)
  • One of the UK's top 20 universities - The Guardian (May 2008)
  • One of the world's top seven 'intelligent communities' - US 'think-tank' Intelligent Community Forum (January 2008)

Ranking

  • Ranked first in the UK for teaching quality (The Times and Times Higher Education Supplement).
  • High staff/student ratio to ensure frequent interaction between top-rated academics and students.
  • Flexible module structure enables you to choose your own pathway and combine subjects.

Internationally acclaimed research

  • Researchers at Dundee continue to push back boundaries, attracting an average of £50 million of research funding annually.
  • Research quality has been assessed as world leading across a broad range of disciplines (including arts, humanities, sciences and law).
  • Ranked 3rd in the UK for the impact of our scientific research (The Guardian and Thomson Scientific Index), with groundbreaking medical research into diabetes, cancer and neuroscience.

Superb modern facilities

  • A £200 million campus redevelopment programme, including award-winning teaching accommodation, high quality student housing, and major extensions to the library and Institute of Sport & Exercise, has recently been completed.
  • IT facilities, including a 'superfast' broadband network, are amongst the best in the UK and the latest technologies are used to enhance teaching.

Great future prospects and high employability

  • Dundee graduates command one of the highest starting salaries in the UK.
  • More of our students graduate into the professions (law, accountancy, architecture, dentistry, teaching, social work and nursing) than from any other Scottish university.
  • We help every student to create their own PDP (Personal Development Plan) which will help to build self awareness, develop skills and enhance employability.A Campus in the City

Location

  • Dundee is big enough to have a great buzz about it (both on and off campus), yet small enough to be friendly and accessible.
  • Dundee University Students Association (DUSA) is regarded as one of the best Students' Unions in the UK and was last year's runner up in the Club Mirror Students' Union of the Year Award.
  • Eveything you need can be found on campus, although the attractions of the city - including a vibrant music scene, galleries, cinemas and theatre - are only a few minutes away.
  • Your money goes further - cost of living is 14% lower than the UK average, and 3rd best in the country (RBS cost-of-living index, 2008)Centrally located and easily accessible.
  • Excellent transport links with the rest of the UK, by train, coach and motorway. Daily flights go from Dundee airport to London City and Edinburgh International airport is only an hour away.
  • The campus is five minutes from the railway station and well-served by bus routes.
  • Dundee serves as an ideal base from which to explore the Scottish countryside. Spectacular mountains and glens are only a short journey away.
 URL: www.dundee.ac.uk 

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