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Abertay University

Abertay University is a university located in Dundee, Scotland. It is a member of the MillionPlus group of modern universities. The university has approximately 4,990 students. The largest international cohorts come from France, India, and United States. Abertay University currently lists 45 courses on CourseOptions, spanning 23 undergraduate and 22 postgraduate programmes. There are 5 scholarships available for international students. Graduate outcomes are strong: 87% of graduates go into employment or further study within 15 months, and the median graduate salary is £28,500, rising to £29,600 after five years. Student satisfaction is strong, with an NSS teaching satisfaction score of 85%. Dundee is Scotland's sunniest city and the UK's only UNESCO City of Design.

Dundee, Scotland

Abertay University logo

Students

4,990

International

9.3%

QS World

#100

Continuation

65.4%

Location
Dundee, Scotland
Founded
1888
Type
university
Destination
UK

Overview

About the university

About Abertay University

Abertay University is a university located in Dundee, Scotland. It is a member of the MillionPlus group of modern universities.

The university has approximately 4,990 students. The largest international cohorts come from France, India, and United States.

Abertay University currently lists 45 courses on CourseOptions, spanning 23 undergraduate and 22 postgraduate programmes. There are 5 scholarships available for international students.

Graduate outcomes are strong: 87% of graduates go into employment or further study within 15 months, and the median graduate salary is £28,500, rising to £29,600 after five years.

Student satisfaction is strong, with an NSS teaching satisfaction score of 85%.

Dundee is Scotland's sunniest city and the UK's only UNESCO City of Design.

Graduate Outcomes

  • Positive outcomes rate: 87%
  • Employment rate: 83%
  • Median salary at 15 months: £28,500
  • Median salary at 3 years: £27,700
  • Median salary at 5 years: £29,600

Student Satisfaction (NSS)

  • Teaching quality: 88.0%
  • Academic support: 91.1%
  • Organisation & management: 82.1%
  • Learning resources: 89.4%
  • Student voice: 78.7%

International Students

Abertay University welcomes students from 29 countries, with international students making up 9% of the community. The largest international cohorts come from France, India, and United States.

Founded 1888Dundee, United KingdomOfficial website

Recognition

Rankings & awards

How this university performs on global and national league tables.

#

100

QS World

#

120

THE World

#

10

Guardian UK

Campus

Student community

Total students

4,990

International share

9.3%

Continuation rate

65.4%

Careers

Graduate outcomes

Employment rates and graduate earnings from official data sources.

Positive outcomes

97%

Median salary (15 mo)

£28,500

Median salary (3 yr)

£27,700

Student satisfaction

88%

Help

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Abertay University has a growing international presence, with 9% of students from outside the UK across 29 nationalities (HESA 2023-24 data). It is a MillionPlus member, is a licensed UKVI student visa sponsor. The largest international cohorts come from France, India, United States. Browse Abertay University's 5 international scholarships and courses on CourseOptions.com.

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