In Scotland, we value our many historical and cultural connections with Canada and Canadians. Abertay has nurtured these links by warmly welcoming Canadian students through its doors for a number of years.
Our Canadian Engagement Lead regularly attends exhibitions and visits schools across Canada to support students and counsellors through the application process. To see where she'll be, visit our Meet Us In North America page.
Benefits of a Scottish Degree:
- Four year undergraduate degrees are similar to the Canadian system, with lectures, seminars and tutorials forming the basis
- Ideal for students who want to specialise immediately in their chosen subject as the focus is on the main degree subject from Year 1
- Taught Master’s degrees are one year in Scotland, saving you a year and achieving the same recognised qualification.
- Scottish universities enjoy a prestigious worldwide reputation for quality, academic rigour and focus.
Humber College
Transfer information
Humber College Students can now transfer to the TOP university for Games Studies in Europe, according to the Princeton Review.
2020 Applications are open, please apply here. Applications are free.
- Students must complete the three-year Advanced Diploma in Game Programming (at 65% or higher) from Humber College to be considered for admission.
- Humber students accepted into the Masters program at Abertay University will follow a two-year program which includes a one-year pre-Masters preparation course in conjunction with 4th year students in Computer Game Applications Development, followed by an additional year of project-based work to achieve both the award of BSc (Hons) in Computer Games Application Development and Masters of Professional Practice in Games Development.
- Scholarships are available for Humber students, please enquire for details.
- For further information please contact Beth Meehan, North American Engagement Lead: b.meehan@abertay.ac.uk
- Please apply using the free online form here.
Vanier College, Montreal
Transfer information
2020 Applications are open, please apply here. Applications are free.
- Students must complete all three years of the Computer Science Technology Diploma (at 70% or higher overall, with an R score of 24) from Vanier College to be considered for admission.
- Vanier College students accepted into the BSc in Ethical Hacking at Abertay University will enter 2nd year of the four-year honours degree.
- Scholarships are available for Vanier students, please enquire for details.
- For further information, please contact Beth Meehan, North American Engagement Lead: b.meehan@abertay.ac.uk
- Please apply using the free online form here.
Beth Meehan our North American Engagement Lead
Originally from the Niagara Region, I came to Dundee in 2016, although I’ve lived in Scotland off and on for close to 10 years. I love Scottish culture, history and nature but I really miss the Canadian backyard barbecues on a super-hot summer day, butter tarts and snow days.
I very much look forward to helping you come to Abertay. I'm here for you every step of the way so don't hesitate to get in touch.
Liam Wong Art Director at Ubisoft, Montreal
What is your lasting impression of Dundee and Abertay?
"It was instrumental. From graduating at Abertay to becoming Ubisoft’s youngest director in the space of two and a half years, everything I knew about working in teams, leadership, planning, presenting my work and giving direction was picked up from my experience at Abertay."
Undergraduate Entry Requirements
The following programmes require a high school diploma/DEC/certificate of graduation with the minimum requirements as stated below:
Postgraduate Taught Entry Requirements
| Programme | Requirement(s) |
| MSc Accounting and Finance (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants Gateway) | Honours UG degree in accounting at 60% or above |
| MSc Computer Games Technology | Honours UG degree in computing at 60% or above |
| MSc Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security | Honours UG degree in computing (focussed on software development and networking) at 60% or above |
| Professional Masters in Games Development | Honours UG degree in relevant subject such as computer games technology, computer science, digital art and animation, games design and production, audio production - at 70% or above |
Scholarships and Funding
Abertay Undergraduate Scholarships: This is an award of £2,300 per annum for international undergraduate students and is intended to support you with living and travel costs. The award is paid in equal instalments in January and April for a maximum of four years.
Abertay Graduate Scholarships: This is an award of £2,000 for international graduate students domiciled outside of the UK who are accepted into graduate studies.
Canada Student Loans and Canada Student Grants: Abertay is on the master list of designated educational institutions for Canada Student Loans. Our institutional code is PUKL. For application information please see Canada Student Loans Website.
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships: £8,000 towards tuition fees for one year of full-time study on a graduate Masters programme to citizens of Canada and four other countries. For more information please visit Scotland's Saltire Scholarships
Partnerships and Exchanges
Abertay University has two partners in Canada:
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) in Vancouver, British Columbia.
- University of Ontario (Ontario Tech) in Ontario.
Our academic cooperation incorporates collaborative research, faculty exchange and student exchange programmes. For this and other exchange and study abroad opportunities please see: Abertay Exchange and Study Abroad
More Information
Find out how to apply for an undergraduate or postgraduate programme at Abertay and explore your options if your previous qualification is in a language other than English.
How to Apply
From entry requirements and alternative routes, find guidance on how to apply to Abertay as an undergraduate, postgraduate or international applicant.
English Language Requirements
Explore English language requirements for entry to Abertay University.
Visa Information
Learn more about visa requirements for studying at Abertay University.
