Rankings of University of Dundee

The University of Dundee is a publicly funded institution in the small and diverse city of Dundee, Scotland. Particularly well known for their research work in the fields of Health and Climate Change, student researchers here feel that they can make a difference at home and abroad. Students discover a friendly, safe, and welcoming city in Dundee, where inhabitants are able to get to most of their commitments either by bike or even on foot.

Latest ranking updates for University of Dundee
  • 27 Sep, 2023: Publication of THE World University Rankings. Ranking position #301.
  • 09 Sep, 2023: University of Dundee ranks 78 in the latest The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Business and Management) from The Guardian News and Media Limited.
  • 09 Sep, 2023: The Guardian League Table update. University of Dundee achieves place 66.
  • 15 Aug, 2023: Publication of ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking. Ranking position #401.
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University rankings

    • #6 
    • #32 
    The Times Good University Guide
    [Published 16 September, 2022]
    • #9 
    • #66 
    The Guardian League Table
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #58 
    CUG The Complete University Guide
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #301 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 27 September, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #441 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 27 June, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #301 
    QS Employability Rankings
    [Published 23 September, 2021]
    • #4 
    • #339 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #5 
    • #401 
    ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 15 August, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #848 
    CWTS Leiden Ranking
    [Published 22 June, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #381 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #350 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #4 
    • #463 
    Nature Index - Academic
    [Published 15 June, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #351 
    NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #543 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 28 November, 2022]
    • #6 
    • #327 
    RUR World University Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #329 
    RUR Reputation Ranking
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #296 
    RUR Academic Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #355 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #2 
    • #42 
    Reuters Most Innovative Universities Europe
    [Published 30 April, 2019]
    • #8 
    • #551 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #6 
    • #446 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #201 
    THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
    [Published 01 June, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #385 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #3 
    • #201 
    Agricultural Sciences
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #4 
    • #401 
    Agricultural Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • # 
    • #863 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #3 
    • #25 
    Architecture
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #30 
    Architecture
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #3 
    • #10 
    Art & Design
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #101 
    Art & Design
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #401 
    Arts and Humanities
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #36 
    Creative Writing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Business

    • #6 
    • #41 
    Accounting and Finance
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #78 
    Accounting and Finance
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #49 
    Business & Management Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #401 
    Business and Economics
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #28 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #4 
    • #28 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Design

    • #5 
    • #46 
    Graphic Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Education

    • # 
    • #30 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #60 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #201 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #4 
    • #201 
    Education
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #304 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #401 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]

Engineering

    • #5 
    • #21 
    Civil Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #40 
    Civil Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #401 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #7 
    • #1324 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #42 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #49 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #999 
    Technology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #7 
    • #73 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #75 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Law

    • #5 
    • #22 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #29 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #101 
    Law
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #5 
    • #301 
    Law
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Mathematics

    • #7 
    • #31 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #33 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Medicine & Health

    • #4 
    • #301 
    Clinical Medicine
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #301 
    Clinical Medicine
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    Dentistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #3 
    Dentistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #243 
    Immunology
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #9 
    Medicine
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #16 
    Medicine
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #148 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #60 
    Nursing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #151 
    Nursing
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #201 
    Nursing
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #14 
    Pharmacology & Pharmacy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #101 
    Pharmacy & Pharmacology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #401 
    Public Health
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]

Natural Sciences

    • #5 
    • #17 
    Biological Sciences
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #101 
    Biological Sciences
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #120 
    Biological Sciences
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • # 
    • #294 
    Biological Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #25 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #198 
    Biology & Biochemistry
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • # 
    • #735 
    Environmental Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #39 
    Geography & Environmental Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #183 
    Molecular Biology & Genetics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • # 
    • #204 
    Molecular Biology & Genetics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #41 
    Physics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #30 
    Physics & Astronomy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • # 
    • #43 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #62 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #38 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #71 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #73 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #33 
    Philosophy
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #42 
    Philosophy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #57 
    Politics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #59 
    Politics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #27 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #56 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #251 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #6 
    • #301 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #5 
    • #422 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #401 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #401 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #4 
    • #51 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #64 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for University of Dundee

Dentistry CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#1 
Medicine & Health
Art & Design CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#10 
Arts Visual & Performing
Biological Sciences CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#17 
Natural Sciences
Civil Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#21 
Engineering
Law The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#22 
Law
Architecture CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#25 
Architecture, Building & Planning
Psychology The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#27 
Social Studies & Humanities
Computer Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#28 
Computer Science
Marketing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#28 
Business
Education CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#30 
Education

Student Reviews for University of Dundee

Student satisfaction:
4.8 (based on 494 student reviews)

“I would highly recommend the Anatomical Sciences programme at the University of Dundee. Academics aside, it’s an easy city to get around because it’s fairly small. Where you like going out for a drink or getting out in nature, Dundee has something for most people. Friendly citizens too!”

“One of the main impressions I have about this university is how flexible it is. If a Law student wants to attend a seminar about the impact of climate change, they can do so easily. This represents the true spirit of university for me, by encouraging the sharing of knowledge, rather than just helping you find a good job. An excellent learning environment.”

About University of Dundee

PROS

  • This university enjoys high rates of post -graduate employment, as has been recognised repeatedly by QS Employability Rankings as deserving a spot among the top 200 universities in the world in this category.
  • One of the biggest attractions that the University of Dundee holds for the majority of students is that they have an impressive variety of high -tech facilities. Some examples include a steel Foundry, Stem Cell Labs, and a Flow Cytometry research facility.
  • The university does not prevent you from attending events outside the scope of your programmes, allowing you to explore any emerging interests you might have that aren’t strictly related to your career path.

CONS

  • A recurring complaint is that class hours are limited for most courses, as there is an expectation that learners manage and direct most of their own learning.
  • Some services are too expensive, according to users. These services most often include the gym and cafeteria.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1967
Telephone:
+44 1382 383000
Address:
2 Airlie Place
DD1 4HN, Dundee
Scotland
Website:
https://www.dundee.ac.uk/
Social:

TOP 10 Best rated degree courses of University of Dundee

  Course
1 Social Work - BA 96/100 (18 student reviews)
2 History - MA 95/100 (14 student reviews)
3 Structural Engineering with Architecture - MEng 94/100 (12 student reviews)
4 Biomedical Sciences - BSc 93/100 (60 student reviews)
5 Environmental Science and Geography - MA 93/100 (8 student reviews)
6 Biomedical Sciences (with a year in industry) - BSc 93/100 (60 student reviews)
7 Environmental Science - BSc 93/100 (8 student reviews)
8 Geography and Environmental Science - BSc 93/100 (8 student reviews)
9 Civil and Structural Engineering - MEng 92/100 (8 student reviews)
10 Oral Health Sciences - BSc 91/100 (60 student reviews)
Source: Own analysis based on data of National Student Survey (NSS) 2022

TOP 10 highest earning degree courses of University of Dundee

  Course Median Salary (15 months after graduation)
1 Social Work - BA £34,500.00
2 Oral Health Sciences - BSc £33,000.00
3 Education - MA £32,000.00
4 Computing Science - BSc £30,000.00
5 Mechanical Engineering - BEng £26,000.00
6 Biological Sciences - BSc £26,000.00
7 Biological Sciences (with a year in industry) - BSc £26,000.00
8 Business Economics with Marketing and History - MA £26,000.00
9 Molecular Genetics - BSc £26,000.00
10 Biochemistry - BSc £26,000.00
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO)
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NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of University of Dundee for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall student satisfaction
74 /100
1440 total respondents
Chart Data
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2022
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 129 students of University of Dundee participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for University of Dundee in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 80.7

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

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University of Dundee ranks #6 in Scotland in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 20 universities in Scotland.

University of Dundee ranks #1 in Dundee in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 3 universities in Dundee.

University of Dundee is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, QS Employability Rankings and more. See all 30 rankings of University of Dundee.

University of Dundee achieved #32 in The Times Good University Guide. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University of Dundee.

University of Dundee achieved the highest ranking for Medicine & Health. It is ranked #1 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Dentistry). See all subject rankings for University of Dundee.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings University of Dundee ranks #1 among universities in Dundee and #6 among universities in Scotland. See all rankings of University of Dundee.

In our meta ranking University of Dundee ranks #6 among all universities in Scotland and The University of Edinburgh ranks #1. See all rankings of universities in Dundee. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.