
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

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.
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%
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Frequently asked questions
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