About The University:
The Financial Times has consistently ranked the University of Abertay Dundee in the top 10 modern universities - it was 6th in 2003.
The University was founded in 1888, as the Dundee Technical Institute and was recognised as an 'industrial university' in 1902. It became a university in its own right in 1994.
The University runs courses in
a wide range of subjects including business, computing and creative technologies, contemporary sciences and social and health sciences
It has over 5,000 students
about 4,500 at the modern campus in Dundee
3,400 full time and over 500 part time undergraduates
51% men and 49% women
67% from Scotland
10% from overseas - representing 70 nationalities
The UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education ranks its academic teaching highly.
You could spend part of your undergraduate course abroad through the European schemes, Erasmus and Socrates.
It has several specialist centres, including
Food Innovation @ Abertay - a practical supportive innovation service for the Scottish Food & Drink Industry
UWTC - (Urban Water Technology Centre) - developing innovative new drainage and pollution-control technology
SIMBIOS (Scottish Informatics, Mathematics, Biology and Statistics Centre) - (with the University of Dundee) applying mathematical models to environmental and biomedical processes
ACE (Abertay Centre for the Environment) - helping businesses with environmental issues
Support for learning
The Disability Adviser arranges practical and academic assistance for anyone with special needs. Contact the Adviser as soon as possible.
The University has a special guide for students with disabilities - get it from student advisory services, tel: 01382 308051 or email: advisory@abertay.ac.uk
Child care
There is no nursery at present, but the University is working with a nearby childcare centre to provide places for 2-5 year olds.
AHEAD - Access to Higher Education at Dundee
This free evening course is for adults with few or no educational qualifications.
It runs from September or February until June - the February course is more intensive - and gives entry to several degree courses
Taster days
These give senior school pupils
an overview of the university including a tour of the library
a variety of hands-on activities, depending on the department(s) visited
Advanced entry
Abertay has strong links with local FE Colleges - if you have a Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma you will be considered for direct entry to a relevant degree course at year 2 or 3. The University runs a transition programme to help you settle in.
Part time and flexible learning
Many undergraduate courses are divided into modules which can be studied part time during the day.
Find out more
There is an Open Day in October. You should book in advance.
There are Information Days, for people who have applied through UCAS, each spring - if you have applied you will be invited to attend.
Did you know?
The University of Abertay Dundee
introduced Scotland's first degrees in computer arts, bioinformatics and biotechnology
is one of the largest providers of UK degrees in Malaysia and has links with the University of Nanchang in China
has an Elite Athletic Development Programme supporting over 30 international athletes in 3 years.
Address
Abertay University
Bell Street
Dundee
DD1 1HG
