
University profile
Dundee, United Kingdom
About
The University of Dundee is a public research university in eastern Scotland, founded in 1881 as University College, Dundee and independent since gaining its royal charter in 1967. It is known for medicine and life sciences at Ninewells Hospital, dentistry, art and design through Duncan of Jordanstone College, and law including international energy and mineral law.
At a glance
Rankings
#448
QS World University Rankings 2027
301–350
Times Higher Education World Rankings 2026
Where you'll study
The main campus in Dundee's West End, walking distance from the city centre, housing most schools plus the library, dental school and art and design college.
Visit websiteThe School of Medicine site attached to Ninewells Hospital, a large NHS teaching hospital west of the city centre.
Somewhere to live
Self-catered en suite standard and premier rooms on the City Campus; weekly rate not published per residence. · City Campus
Self-catered en suite rooms in flats on the City Campus, next to the sports facilities, main library and students' association; weekly rate not published per residence. · City Campus
Funding
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A smaller campus on Forth Avenue in Kirkcaldy, Fife, used by nursing, midwifery and other health sciences students.
Self-catered en suite rooms in six-bedroom flats in the heart of the City Campus; weekly rate not published per residence. · City Campus
Self-catered en suite flats at Seabraes Court, about a five-minute walk from the City Campus; weekly rate not published per residence. · City Campus
Self-catered en suite flats and villas on Perth Road between the City and Ninewells campuses; weekly rate not published per residence. · City Campus
Prices are indicative — bookings are made directly with the university or provider.