Abertay is right at the heart of Dundee, combining all the advantages of a close knit campus with the buzz of city centre life. All of our buildings are within a quarter mile of each other, as are shops, bars, clubs, cinemas and theatres, and we're just a few minutes walk from the bus and train stations.
So convenient …
The heart of the University lies in Bell Street, with most teaching departments, offices, research centres, library and the Student Centre all within just a few yards of each other. Whether you’re going to lectures, meeting with staff, studying in the library, or attending tutorials and seminars, you’ll always feel like a part of our bustling community.
So supportive …
Coming to University marks a major step in your life, and we’re on hand to make sure that the transition is as smooth as possible. The University can offer advice and support on everything from accommodation and managing your finances, to staying healthy and planning your workload. We have a counselling service that can help you work through any problems, and employ a team of students each year to act as mentors for all newcomers. The Students’ Association also provides help and advice via the elected student executive. No matter what your question, we have someone who can help answer it.
So friendly …
Our friendly and welcoming environment is created by our students, who represent a great diversity of backgrounds and cultures. Over 70 nationalities are represented on campus, and our courses attract everyone from local school leavers to overseas research students.
And world leaders
Abertay isn’t just a great place to be a student – the University is also home to world leading research teams, whose discoveries are hailed internationally. We are the top-rated university in Scotland for environmental science research, with leading-edge initiatives such as the Abertay Centre for the Environment promoting ‘green’ business practices; the Urban Water Technology Centre developing innovative new drainage and pollution-control technology; and the SIMBIOS unit exploring bioinformatics. All of our researchers are involved in teaching and developing courses – giving our students the chance to learn from world leaders every day.
Abertay scored another world-first in 2006 with the launch of its undergraduate degree in Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures followed in 2008 by the world's first postgraduate degree in Ethical Hacking & Computer Security.
Why Abertay?
• according to government figures, Abertay is Scotland's best modern university for helping students progress in their studies
• one of top ten cheapest universities in UK according to cost-of-living index survey by Push (2007)
• ranked best university in Scotland for its environmental research
• world-leading courses in computer arts and computer games technology
• launched Scotland’s first degrees in computer arts, bioinformatics and biotechnology
• £8m state of the art library fully networked for the digital age
• £6m purpose-built student centre at the heart of the student experience
• one of top UK universities for investment in IT facilities, and in Scotland for investment in library facilities