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University of Dundee

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Angus, United Kingdom
301–350th in World University Rankings 2025
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The University of Dundee is a leading public teaching and research institution in Scotland, United Kingdom.

The university can trace its roots back to 1881, when a wealthy local family donated money for a college to be built in the city. For many years after, Dundee had a partnership with the University of St Andrews, but gained independent university status in 1967.

Today, the university has more than 14,000 full time undergraduate students and around 22 per cent of its total student body are international.

More than 500 courses are taught at undergraduate and postgraduate level, ranging across sciences, business, arts and humanities, health, and law. Dundee’s main university campus is located in the west end of the city, within walking distance of shops, bars and restaurants. Additional facilities are found at Ninewells Hospital, where the school of medicine is based as well as a research centre.

The university’s student union has previously been voted the best in Scotland, and hosts a wide range of events and sports contests. Clubs and social clubs at the university cover a wide range of interests, from the political to the artsy. Sporting facilities include a gym, tennis courts and a 25 metre swimming pool.

There are eight student accommodation halls on and off-campus, offering a range of shared living options.

The city centre location means that students are within walking distance or a short bus journey from a range of amenities. The accommodation is in the heart of the action and an ensuite room is guaranteed for undergraduate offer holders, subject to terms and conditions.

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at the University of Dundee

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
64 F : 36 M (1)
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International student percentage
31% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
19.5 (1)
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Student total
15145 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at the University of Dundee

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Social Sciences301–400th

  • Politics and International Studies
  • Geography
  • Communication and Media Studies

Psychology301–400th

  • Psychology

Life Sciences101–125th

  • Biological Sciences

Law126–150th

  • Law

Engineering501–600th

  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Education251–300th

  • Education

Clinical and Health176–200th

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Arts and Humanities301–400th

  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • Architecture

Business and Economics401–500th

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance