Conveniently situated in the middle of Dundee city centre, Abertay University provides an energetic and vibrant learning atmosphere. All campus buildings belonging to Abertay are grouped close together, allowing their learners to easily get where they need to be. Dundee itself is one of the smaller cities in Scotland, but at the same time offers a wide selection of leisure and nightlife, as well as employment opportunities in the creative industries in particular.
Latest ranking updates for University of Abertay Dundee
- 09 Sep, 2023: Publication of The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Business and Management). Ranking position #7.
- 09 Sep, 2023: University of Abertay Dundee ranks 84 in the latest The Guardian League Table from The Guardian News and Media Limited.
- 31 Jul, 2023: University of Abertay Dundee ranks 2440 in the latest Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities from Webometrics.
- 08 Jun, 2023: The University League Tables announced latest results of CUG The Complete University Guide with University of Abertay Dundee in position 103.
University rankings
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- #13
- #89
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The Times Good University Guide
[Published 16 September, 2022]
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- #10
- #84
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The Guardian League Table
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #13
- #103
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CUG The Complete University Guide
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #15
- #1341
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
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- #16
- #2970
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 28 November, 2022]
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- #14
- #2440
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings
Subject rankings
Agriculture
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- #4
- #21
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- Food Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #5
- #55
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- Art & Design
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Business
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- #11
- #86
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- Accounting and Finance
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #14
- #113
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- Business & Management Studies
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #7
- #82
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- Marketing
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Computer Science
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- #10
- #60
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- Computer Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Design
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- #6
- #64
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- Graphic Design
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Engineering
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- #10
- #56
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- Civil Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Law
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- #10
- #76
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- Law
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #10
- #95
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- Law
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Medicine & Health
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- #9
- #77
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- Nursing
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #2
- #48
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- Criminology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #8
- #30
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- Psychology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #9
- #58
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- Psychology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #6
- #65
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- Sociology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Sports Science
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- #5
- #33
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- Sports Science
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #6
- #44
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- Sports Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Highest subject rankings for University of Abertay Dundee
Food Science
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#21
Agriculture
Psychology
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#30
Social Studies & Humanities
Sports Science
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#33
Sports Science
Art & Design
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#55
Arts Visual & Performing
Civil Engineering
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#56
Engineering
Computer Science
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#60
Computer Science
Graphic Design
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#64
Design
Law
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#76
Law
Nursing
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#77
Medicine & Health
Marketing
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#82
Business
Student Reviews for University of Abertay Dundee
- Student satisfaction:
- 4.0 (based on 196 student reviews)
“I took a PhD in Cyber Security at Abertay University, and I have to say that I felt supported from the very first day. In particular I have to give credit to the graduate school staff, as they guided me in the right direction every time I needed materials or advice in general.”
“I would have liked more contact hours in my Criminology programme, but even so the quality of tuition I received was exceptional. Socially, I was able to go out fairly often with my friends since the main town centre is just a 20-minute walk away.”
About University of Abertay Dundee
PROS
- Abertay is among Europe’s leading institutions for video games education, making this university an excellent option for those interested in a career in video game development.
- Small class sizes ensure that students and professors get to know each other quickly, helping them to work together more effectively.
- For those who choose to live in private accommodation, Dundee has relatively low flat rental averages. If you prefer to stay in the middle of the action, the university also offers a variety of their own residences.
CONS
- It is harder for commuting students to socialise here, as it can be a challenge to stay informed of the events taking place on campus if you choose not to stay on university accommodation.
- There are a significant number of people who report that complaints of incidents of hate crimes are not taken seriously, in particular those concerning racism.
Key facts
- Foundation year:
- 1994
- Telephone:
- +44 1382 308000
- Address:
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- Bell Street
- DD1 1HG, Dundee
- Scotland
- Website:
- https://www.abertay.ac.uk/
- Social:
TOP 10 Best rated degree courses of University of Abertay Dundee
| Course | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computing - BSc | 100/100 (13 student reviews) |
| 2 | Food, Nutrition and Health - BSc | 95/100 (18 student reviews) |
| 3 | Business Management with People Management - BA | 91/100 (7 student reviews) |
| 4 | Accounting and Finance with People Management - BA | 91/100 (7 student reviews) |
| 5 | Sport and Exercise - BSc | 89/100 (51 student reviews) |
| 6 | Mental Health Nursing - BSc | 89/100 (28 student reviews) |
| 7 | Cybersecurity - BSc | 89/100 (47 student reviews) |
| 8 | Ethical Hacking - BSc | 89/100 (47 student reviews) |
| 9 | Psychology and Counselling - BSc | 88/100 (19 student reviews) |
| 10 | Psychology - BSc | 87/100 (22 student reviews) |
Source: Own analysis based on data of National Student Survey (NSS) 2022
TOP 10 highest earning degree courses of University of Abertay Dundee
| Course | Median Salary (15 months after graduation) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethical Hacking - BSc | £30,500.00 |
| 2 | Cybersecurity - BSc | £30,500.00 |
| 3 | Social Science - BA | £25,000.00 |
| 4 | Biomedical Science - BSc | £25,000.00 |
| 5 | Criminology - BA | £25,000.00 |
| 6 | Sociology - BA | £25,000.00 |
| 7 | Mental Health Nursing - BSc | £25,000.00 |
| 8 | Sport and Exercise - BSc | £24,000.00 |
| 9 | Computing - BSc | £23,500.00 |
| 10 | Fitness, Nutrition and Health - BSc | £22,000.00 |
NSS Aggregate Student reviews
Below you see the results of University of Abertay Dundee for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.
Overall student satisfaction
81
/100
379 total respondents
Source: National
Student Survey NSS 2022
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students
Map of University of Abertay Dundee
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FAQ
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University of Abertay Dundee achieved #84 in The Guardian League Table. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University of Abertay Dundee.
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Ranking publishers
The Times/CAO, HEA
The Times and The Sunday Times
- Published:
- 16 September, 2022
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -The Guardian League Table:
- Student to Staff Ratio: 15%
Entry Standards: 15%
Expenditure per Student: 5%
Continuation 15% (non-medical subjects) OR 5% (medical subjects)
NSS - Teaching: 8%
NSS - Assessment & Feedback: 8%
NSS - Overall Satisfaction: 4%
Career Prospects: 15%
Value added: 15%
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide:
- Entry Standards 12.5%
Student Satisfaction 18.75%
Student-Staff Ratio 12.5%
Research Quality 12.5%
Research Intensity 6.25%
Academic Service Spending 6.25%
Facilities Spending 6.25%
Graduate Prospects 12.5%
Degree Completion Rate 12.5%
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
Rogers Digital Media
U-Ranking
Wallstreet Journal USA & THE Times Higher Education, UK
RUY
América Economía
Perspektywy
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 27 September, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:
- 30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
- Reputation survey: 15%
- Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
- Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
- Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
- Institutional income: 2.25%
30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
- Reputation survey: 18%
- Research income: 6%
- Research productivity: 6%
30% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
- Proportion of international students: 2.5%
- Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
- International collaboration: 2.5%
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"
- Published:
- 23 November, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Global Employability University Ranking:
- Employability (survey) 100%
- Published:
- 16 November, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings:
- Research Reputation 66,6%
Teaching Reputation 33,3%
- Published:
- 19 January, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World’s Most International Universities - Times Higher Education:
- Proportion of international students 25%
Proportion of international staff 25%
Proportion of journal publications with one or more international co-authors 25%
University’s international reputation 25%
- Published:
- 03 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:
- Teaching 30%
Research (volume, income and reputation) 30%
Citations 30%
International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5%
Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%
- Published:
- 01 June, 2023
- Published:
- 10 May, 2022
- Published:
- 11 May, 2022
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 27 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:
- Academic Reputation 40%
Employer Reputation 10%
Faculty/Student Ratio 20%
Citations per faculty 20%
International Faculty Ratio 5%
International Student Ratio 5%
- Published:
- 23 September, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:
- Employer reputation 30%
Alumni outcomes 25%
Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25%
Employer/Student Connections 10%
Graduate employment rate 10%
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
RUF
Sapiens Research
Thomson Reuters
- Published:
- 30 April, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking -Reuters Most Innovative Universities Europe:
- Patent volume 11.11%
Patent success 11.11%
Global patents 11.11%
Patent citations 11.11%
Percent of patents cited / Patent citation impact 11.11%
Patent to Article Citation Impact 11.11%
Industry Article Citation Impact 11.11%
Percent of Industry Collaborative Articles 11.11%
Total Web of Science Core Collection Papers 11.11%
National Institutional Ranking Framework
Careers360
Us News
- Published:
- 24 October, 2022
Urap
- Published:
- 28 November, 2022
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 15 August, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:
- **Quality of Education 10%**
- Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%
**Quality of Faculty 40%**
- Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
- Highly Cited Researchers 20%
**Research Output 40%**
- Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
- Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%
**Per Capita Performance 10%**
Forbes
Payscale
Washington Monthly
Kiplinger
The Princeton Review
Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands
- Published:
- 22 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:
- Scientific Impact
Number of Publications
Collaboration
Open Access
Gender Diversity
Scimago Institutions
- Published:
- 06 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:
- Research 50%
Innovation 30%
Societal 20%
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
- Published:
- 25 April, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:
- **Research Performance: 40%**
- Research Output: 10%
- High-Quality Publications: 10%
- Influence: 10%
- Citations: 10%
**Quality of Education: 25%**
**Alumni Employment: 25%**
**Quality of Faculty: 10%**
MONEY
Nature Index
- Published:
- 15 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index - Academic:
- Article count (AC)
Fractional count (FC)
Weighted fractional count (WFC)
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:
- **Research Productivity: 25%**
- \# Articles last 11 years: 10%
- \# Articles current year: 15%
**Research Impact: 35%**
- \# Citations last 11 years: 15%
- \# Citations last 2 years: 10%
- Average \# citations last 11 years: 10%
**Research Excellence: 40%**
- H-index last 2 years: 10%
- \# Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
- \# Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%
RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:
- **Teaching: 40%**
- Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- World Teaching Reputation: 8%
**Research: 40%**
- Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
- Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
- Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- World Research Reputation: 8%
**International Diversity: 10%**
- International Faculty: 2%
- International Students: 2%
- International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
- Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
- International Level: 2%
**Financial Sustainability: 10%**
- Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
- Institutional Income per Student: 2%
- Papers per Research Income: 2%
- Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
- Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:
- Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20%
Citation per papers 20%
Papers per academic and research staff 20%
International research reputation 20%
Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:
- Teaching Reputation 50%
Research Reputation 50%
StuDocu
- Published:
- 06 September, 2021
4icu
- Published:
- 11 August, 2022
- Published:
- 11 August, 2022
Webometrics
- Published:
- 31 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:
- Visibility 50%
Excellence 35%
Transparency 10%
Presence 5%
