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University of Abertay Dundee

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University of Abertay Dundee: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    University of Abertay Dundee is a public university in Dundee, Scotland, within the United Kingdom. It suits applicants who want to study in a Scottish city and are looking for a university with public status.

  2. What you can study

    Abertay University is a public university, but the programme areas and subject offerings are not published in the information available here. Check the university website for the current course catalogue and entry details before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and confirm the current entry requirements on the university website. Check which documents are needed, whether your qualifications are accepted, and whether any subject-specific requirements apply.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range for international students here; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs will depend on accommodation, food, travel, and personal spending in Dundee, so check your expected budget before you apply.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated here, so confirm it on the university website before applying. Also check visa requirements, required academic documents, English language evidence, and whether your chosen course has any extra international admissions steps.

  6. How it compares

    There are 193 universities in the United Kingdom, so Abertay sits in a large national sector rather than a small one. Its public status and location in Dundee are the main published points to use when comparing it with other UK universities.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about University of Abertay Dundee

What type of institution is University of Abertay Dundee?

It is a public university.

Where is it located?

It is in Dundee, Scotland, in the United Kingdom.

What is the university website?

http://www.abertay.ac.uk/

How many universities are there in the country?

There are 193 universities in the United Kingdom.

Overview

Abertay University is a public university in the city of Dundee, Scotland. In 1872, Sir David Baxter, 1st Baronet of Kilmaron, left a bequest for the establishment of a mechanics' institute in Dundee and the Dundee Institute of Technology was formed in 1888. As early as 1902 it was recognised by the Scottish Education Department as an educational hub, and was one of the first to be designated a central institution, akin to an "industrial university". Abertay gained university status in 1994.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United Kingdom.

Scholarships at University of Abertay Dundee

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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