The only UK University with official accreditation for both computer games technology and computer arts
Abertay offers world-leading courses in computer arts and computer games technology
Abertay is Scotland's leading modern University for law research (RAE 2008)
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 and Computer Security
Abertay is Scotland's leading modern University for psychology research (RAE 2008)
Home to Dare to be Digital - the UK's premier computer games design competition for University students
Abertay is ranked as a leading University for its environmental science research (RAE 2008)
Abertay launched Scotland's first degree in computer arts, underpinning the creative industries sector that supports 600,000 jobs across Britain and contributes more than £20 billion to the UK economy
Abertay launched Scotland's first degrees in bioinformatics and biotechnology, and is now a leader for teaching and industrially-relevant research and consultancy in environmental science
2009 was our 15th anniversary as the University of Abertay Dundee, but the Government first recognised us as an 'industrial University' as long ago as 1902
According to Government figures, Abertay is Scotland's best modern University for helping students progress in their studies
Abertay created Embreonix, Scotland's first graduate enterprise centre dedicated to helping students set up their own business
Abertay established SIMBIOS, the first research centre in Scotland to apply mathematical modelling techniques to environmental and biomedical processes
Abertay is the best new University in Scotland for retention
State-of-the-art facilities for the modern world...
Abertay was awarded the UK's first Centre for Excellence in Computer Games Education
The Abertay GameLab was opened in September 2008 to provide a modern multi-disciplinary working environment for the teaching of game technology and game application development
We are one of the top Universities in the UK for investment in IT facilities, and in Scotland for investment in library facilities
We have a state-of-the-art library fully networked for the digital age
Our Dundee campus has one PC for every four students
Over 1200 personal computers are available for student use - one of the highest proportions in the UK
In 2005 the brand new, purpose-built Student Centre was opened. It contains bars, a cinema, nightclub, shops and a cultural exhibition space
Abertay was founded in 1888 - 120 years of achievement in Dundee, Scotland and the world
A true international centre...
Dundee is a wonderful and scenic city in a beautiful location at the mouth of the River Tay
Abertay has almost 5000 students, with over 4000 based on campus
Around 73% of our students are from Scotland, 6% from Ireland, 4% from England and Wales, and 17% from overseas
We are truly international: almost 70 nationalities are represented in our student community
We have an average of one lecturer for every 17 students
Abertay is one of the largest providers of UK degrees in Malaysia
Great value for money...
Dundee offers students excellent value for money and a low cost of living
Third-cheapest student accommodation in the UK
In the UK top ten for lowest student debts upon completing University
Sport and recreation...
Our Gaelic Sports Association enjoy regular success in the BUSA Championships
The Abertay Sports Injury Clinic provides expert rehabilitation to sports performers or members of the public, allowing them to get back to fitness in time for their next match
Our Elite Athlete Development Programme has supported more than 30 international athletes in three years, including two world champions and five British champions. In the past year the programme has supported hockey player Vikki Bunce in attending the Commonwealth Games, golfer Robert Taylor winning the Scottish University Golf Championships, and Scott McKenzie being selected for both the Scottish Rugby League, Rugby Union and GB Rugby League student squads
There are 29 Sports Clubs for students to choose from
There is a revitalised gym that is on campus making it ideal to use in between classes. For a minimal membership you have the use of 14 cardiovascular stations, 15 strength stations and as much training advice as you want
There are lots of sports opportunities through partnerships with Active Schools, local sports clubs and national governing bodies of sport
