University profile
University of Dundee
Dundee, United Kingdom
About
Why study at University of Dundee?
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
University of Dundee in numbers
- 3Campuses
- 1881Founded
- #448QS World Ranking 2027
- 301–350THE World Ranking 2026
Rankings
How it ranks
#448
QS World University Rankings 2027
301–350
Times Higher Education World Rankings 2026
Where you'll study
Campus locations
City Campus
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 websiteNinewells Campus
The School of Medicine site attached to Ninewells Hospital, a large NHS teaching hospital west of the city centre.
Kirkcaldy Campus
A smaller campus on Forth Avenue in Kirkcaldy, Fife, used by nursing, midwifery and other health sciences students.
Somewhere to live
Student accommodation at University of Dundee
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Belmont Flats
Self-catered en suite standard and premier rooms on the City Campus; weekly rate not published per residence. · City Campus
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Belmont Tower and Balfour Flats
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
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Heathfield
Self-catered en suite rooms in six-bedroom flats in the heart of the City Campus; weekly rate not published per residence. · City Campus
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Seabraes
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
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West Park
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.
Funding
Scholarships
Ask your counsellor which of these you may be eligible for — they'll confirm the details before you apply.
- Global Excellence Scholarship (Undergraduate) - GBP 7,500 per year of study for international fee-paying undergraduates achieving AAB at A-level or equivalent on eligible on-campus bachelor's programmes (Medicine and Dentistry excluded); awarded automatically, no separate application
- Global Excellence Scholarship (Postgraduate) - GBP 8,000 for international fee-paying students with a UK first-class degree or equivalent starting an eligible full-time taught master's programme with a fee of GBP 22,250 or above
- Vice-Chancellor's Africa Postgraduate Scholarship - GBP 6,500 for international fee-paying students from eligible African countries on an eligible full-time taught master's programme
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