Abertay University

Welcome to Abertay!

We’re delighted you're joining our friendly community. Situated in the heart of Dundee, Abertay combines a close-knit campus feel with vibrant city-centre life. All university buildings along with shops, restaurants, bars, cinemas and theatres are within a short walk, as are the bus and train stations.

A warm welcome

Our campus blends historic charm with modern facilities, from the Edwardian Old College to the award-winning Bernard King Library. At the heart of campus on Bell Street you'll find most teaching spaces, offices, research centres and our 21st-century Student Centre. Whether attending lectures, studying, meeting staff or catching up with friends you’ll always feel connected to our lively community.

Facts and figures

• World-leading courses in Computer Arts and Computer Games Technology.
• Ranked best in Scotland for environmental research.
• Over 60 nationalities represented among our 5,084 students with 4,476 based in Dundee.
• Student composition: 66% Scottish, 5% Northern Irish, 3% from England and Wales and 26% international.
• A state-of-the-art digitally networked library.
• Over 600 PCs available—one of the highest student-to-computer ratios in the UK.
• Educating Scotland’s workforce since 1888.

World-leading research

Abertay is renowned for its world-class research. We’re Scotland’s top university for environmental science, home to cutting-edge initiatives such as the SIMBIOS soil bioinformatics unit, the Abertay Centre for the Environment supporting sustainable business practices and the Urban Water Technology Centre pioneering drainage and pollution-control technologies.

Our research spans diverse fields including visualisation of complex data, policing and security (e.g. witness analysis, facial recognition, anti-money laundering), economic analysis relating to oil and gas, food and nutrition science, sports and health, psychology, computer arts and digital media.

Expert teaching and support

Our teaching staff are not only dedicated educators but also active researchers and industry professionals. This ensures students learn directly from experts at the forefront of their fields.

We understand starting university is a significant step and we provide extensive support including advice on accommodation, finances, health and academic workload management. Our counselling service and student mentoring scheme offer additional personal support while the Students’ Association is always available to assist through elected student representatives.

Our student community

Abertay’s welcoming environment is enriched by our diverse student body with over 60 nationalities represented. Our students range from local school leavers and mature students to international research postgraduates creating a vibrant and inclusive community. There are ample opportunities for students and staff to interact socially fostering strong relationships and a genuine sense of belonging.