Guide to Study at the University of Dundee

Thursday, 05 January 2023

The University of Dundee is one of the most prestigious universities in one of the constituent countries in the UK, Scotland. The University stands proud of the values and principles it follows. With a strong commitment to making a real difference globally, the university is constantly working to deliver a positive change in the face of the world.

The university strongly focuses on its research, education and engagement to make a real impact in the world. More importantly, it identifies itself with the following - passion for social purpose, focuses on excellence, building a confident and high-performing community and a global reach.

The University of Dundee strongly follows its mission of "transforming lives through the creation, sharing and application of knowledge" since its inception. The university has set a future goal of growing globally, particularly showing excellence in education fields such as life sciences, medicine and health, and art and design. It is also striving to create a marked effect and difference in the following fields - Population Health and Wealth, Climate Action and Equity and Inclusion.

Its Core Values are

Valuing People
Working together
Integrity
Making a difference
Excellence

University of Dundee: Highlights
University of Dundee - Rankings
University of Dundee - UG Courses
University of Dundee - PG Courses
University of Dundee - Admission Process
University of Dundee - Scholarships
University of Dundee - Placements
FAQs

University of Dundee - Highlights

Aspects	Details
University Name	University of Dundee
Type of University	Public and Research-based
Degrees Offered	UG, PG and PhD
Eligibility Criteria	Passed high school with 45% Cleared any English Language proficiency exam
Application Fees	GBP 20-26
Admission Process	All Academic Transcripts. Score Certificate of the attended English Language Proficiency Exam. SOP. LORs. A Valid Passport.
Annual Tuition Fees	Euro 10,000-25,000
Staff to Student Ratio	1:14
Acceptance Rate	36%
Total Number of Campuses	3
Location	Dundee Ninewells Kirkcaldy
Placement Offered	Yes

University of Dundee - Rankings

The University of Dundee has been recognised as a "Global centre of excellence for Life Sciences & Medicine" by the QS World University Rankings 2022.
The University ranks within the top 250 universities of the world by the Times Higher Education.
The University of Dundee is located in the UK's second safest city, Dundee.
The University's six courses have been placed in the top 10 courses of the UK by Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide.
The University is currently ranked in the number 1 position in the top 5 Scottish Universities in the UK.
The University has been rated 5-star by the QS World University Rankings.
The University's research has been recognised as "World-leading" and "Internationally Excellent" in the Research Excellence Framework 2021.
The University of Dundee has acquired the 6th position in the UK and 1st in Scotland for the total value of Spinouts (a University's research that companies have adopted for technological innovations) in the last two decades.

University of Dundee - UG Courses

The University of Dundee's UG courses are to be studied with a minimum duration of 4 years with an average tuition fee of Euro 19,000 to Euro 55,000. The University provides all courses from Accountancy to Business Economics, to Medicine and English Literature, etc.

S. No	Courses	Duration	Exams	Annual Tuition Fees
1.	Accountancy and Mathematics	4 Years	IELTS or TOEFL	Euro 19,600
2.	Adult Nursing	3 Years	IELTS or TOEFL	Euro 20,900
3.	Anatomical Sciences	4 Years	IELTS or TOEFL	Euro 25,300
4.	Biological and Biomedical Sciences	4 Years	IELTS or TOEFL	Euro 24,800
5.	Business Economics with Marketing	3.5 Years	IELTS or TOEFL	Euro 19,500
6.	Cardiovascular and Diabetes Medicine	1 Year	IELTS or TOEFL	Euro 20,900
7.	Community Education	4 Years	IELTS or TOEFL	Euro 20,900
8.	Computing Science	4 Years	IELTS or TOEFL	Euro 25,300
9.	Dentistry	5 Years	IELTS or TOEFL	Euro 52,645
10.	English and European Languages	4 Years	IELTS or TOEFL	Euro 20,900

University of Dundee - PG Courses

The University of Dundee's PG courses has a minimum duration of 1 year and a maximum of 4 years, with entry requirements as clearing the IELTS/TOEFL exam with the expected bandwidth. The University has an annual tuition fee for PG of Euro 11,000 to Euro 26,000.

S.No	Courses	Duration	Exam	Annual Tuition Fees
1.	Accountancy and Finance	1 Year	IELTS/TOEFL	Euro 19,900
2.	Anatomy and Advanced Forensic Anthropology	1 Year	IELTS/TOEFL	Euro 19,900
3.	Advanced Social Work Studies	1 Year	IELTS/TOEFL	Euro 20,900
4.	Biomedical and Molecular Sciences	1 Year	IELTS/TOEFL	Euro 24,800
5.	Community Learning and Development	4 Years	IELTS/TOEFL	Euro 11,025
6.	Computer Science with International Business	1 Year	IELTS/TOEFL	Euro 24,100
7.	Data Science and Engineering	1 Year 3 Months	IELTS/TOEFL	Euro 24,100
8.	English Studies	2 Years	IELTS/TOEFL	Euro 11,000
9.	Forensic Dentistry	1 Year	IELTS/TOEFL	Euro 25,300
10.	International Finance	1 Year	IELTS/TOEFL	Euro 19,900

University of Dundee - Admission Process

i) Eligibility Criteria

Passed High school with 45% or above.
Cleared any English Language Proficiency Exam with the expected score.

ii) Documents Required

All Academic Transcripts.
Score certificate of the English Language Proficiency exam you attended.
SOP.
LORs.
A Valid Passport.

iii) Acceptance Rate

The University of Dundee has only a minimum Acceptance Rate of 36%, making the university a selective one.

iv) Accommodation

The University of Dundee has the following accommodations for UK as well as international students.

Belmont Tower and Balfour Flats
Belmont Flats
Heathfield Flats
Seabreas Flats
West Park Flats
West Park Villas

These flats/villas accommodate both undergraduate and postgraduate students and have premier and standard rooms. Premier bedrooms are larger than Standard bedrooms but have similar furniture and facilities. These flats/villas have fully fitted kitchens with dining areas.

The pricing for the accommodations is given below:

S.No	Type of Accommodation	Premier Rooms	Standard Rooms
1.	Belmont Flats	Euro 6,797.70	Euro 6,661.20
2.	Belmont Tower	Euro 6,470.10	Euro 6,224.40
3.	Balfour Flats	-	Euro 6,142.50
4.	Heathfield	-	Euro 6,661.20
5.	Seabraes Flats 1-32	-	Euro 6,224.60
6.	Seabraes Flats 33-64	-	Euro 6,606.60
7.	West Park Flats	Euro 5,842.20	Euro 5,678.40
8.	West Park Villas	-	Euro 5,405.40

University of Dundee - Scholarships

S.No	Scholarship Name	Amount
1.	University of Dundee - GEMS Scholarship	Euro 6,000 per year
2.	Vice Chancellor’s South Asia Scholarship	Euro 4,000
3.	Jainti Dass Saggar Memorial Scholarship	Euro 5,000
4.	Global Excellence Scholarship	Euro 6,000 per year
5.	International College Dundee Progressing with Excellence Scholarship	Euro 6,000 per year

University of Dundee - Placements

The work placement at Dundee happens during the summer vacation of the year. The students can start as interns in the organisations they got selected. After working 3 months as interns, they can get promoted to full-time employees.

This is an optional module for students, and it is a part of their degree. Students who want to try off-campus are also allowed to do so.

The University of Dundee alumni's salaries and the professions they are placed in are given in the below table.

Top Professions	Salaries
Legal Department	Euro 200,000
Data	Euro 80,000
Information Technology	Euro 80,000
Finance and Accounting	Euro 70,000
Healthcare and Medicine	Euro 60,000

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FAQs

Is the University of Dundee a good University?

Yes. The University of Dundee is a great university to get into. The University ranks within the top 400 of the best universities in the UK. Moreover, this blog's "Ranking" section will give you a clear idea of why to choose the University of Dundee.

What is the placement rate at the University of Dundee?

The placement rate of the University of Dundee is currently 87.4%, ranking top in Scotland and 14th in the UK for graduates getting employed within 15 months of graduating.

What is the minimum IELTS score required by the University of Dundee?

The minimum IELTS score expected by the University of Dundee is 7.0 and 7.0 in all four sections - Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing.

What is the living expense at the University of Dundee?

The living expense at the University of Dundee varies depending on the accommodations students choose. For more precise information, students can contact the university directly and understand the process of getting accommodated in the university's residencies.

What is the percentage of international students at the University of Dundee?

The University of Dundee has 22% of international students, with approximately 2,640 international students from all over the world.

Guide to Study at the University of Dundee

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University of Dundee - Highlights

University of Dundee - Rankings

University of Dundee - UG Courses