The fourth-largest city in Scotland and one of two Unis in Dundee means there is an inevitable rivalry with their neighbour. One of the most densely populated places in the UK. Something to consider is the high proportion of local students likely to be saving money by staying at home. It was only given "University status" in 1994.
Apparently the city of Dundee is undergoing "a cultural renaissance". We think this basically means that they are investing in the city to improve the state of industrial decline that the city had found itself lying in. With huge planned investments the city looks set to become better than it was. Booze is relatively cheap as is the cost of living. It is in Scotland so Southern types should prepare for a cold and wet time (how stereotypical!) although Dundee claims to be Scotland's sunniest city. Apparently the locals are accommodating towards students but our experiences think that this is somewhat wishful thinking. If the majority of students are local are you going to stick out like a sore thumb?
Founded as the Dundee Technical Institute in 1888, later converted into a centrally funded institution with full degree-awarding powers (including research degrees) from the 1970s onwards. Recognised as an "industrial university" by the Scottish Office as early as 1902, but only allowed to use formal university title in 1994.
The University is conveniently located on a city centre campus, with all of its buildings within a quarter of a mile of each other. Shops, recreational facilities and the main bus and train stations are but a short walk away.
Availabililty - 1st years not guaranteed accommodation.
Costs - Self catering en suite: £65 to £95 per week - Self catering standard: £50 to £67 per week - No catered halls
Contract period - 36 to 38 weeks
Location - Heathfield, Hillbank halls, Meadowside halls, Tay Mills and Victoria chambers are within walking distance of both the campus and city centre. Lyon street and Alloway halls require a short bus journey.
Facilities - Utilities included - Internet access unavailable
Library - 120 000 books - 500 printed journal subscriptions - 4000 electronic journals
Opening hours - 61 weekday hours - 18 weekend hours
IT - 1500+ computers - 24 hour access - Wireless
Services - Counselling - Chaplaincy - Advice and general support centre
Safety - 24 hour security team - Campus and residential patrols
Indoor - University Gym - Human Performance Centre - Sports Science & Medicine Centre
Costs - University gym membership costs students £30
Sports clubs - Athletics - Badminton - Basketball (men's) - Basketball (women's) - Cricket - Football (men's) 1st & 2nd Teams - Football (women's) - GAA (men's) - GAA (women's) - Golf - Hockey (men's) - Hockey (women's) - Karate - Netball - Pool - Rugby - Snowsports - Tae Kwon Do - Ultimate Frisbee - Volleyball (mixed)
Venues (all in the £6 million Abertay Student Centre) - The Basement Nightclub; 350 capacity nightclub providing students with a decent venue for club nights, concerts and charity functions. - Lounge Bar and Diner; spacious area for students to eat, study, relax and meet friends. - Lounge Sports Bar; large TVs and pool tables amuse students as do the quiz and karaoke nights that are held here. - Hannah Maclure Centre; provides an informal and cultural space for students and staff to present, engage and interact with the exhibitions. More importantly there is an 80 person cinema where students can catch a flick. - Foyer; relaxing area and a small shop that sells sandwiches, snacks, tea, coffee and stationary items.
- International Student Society - Abertay Poker Society (APS) - Christian Union - Biotechnology Society - Games Interest Group (GIG) - Rock Society - Psychodelic - Psychology Society - Roleplaying Society - Japanese Film and Anime Society - LGBT Society - C:Drive - Computing Project Society - African and Afro Carribean Society - Aspire Society - Filmmakers Society - Nursing Society - Dance Society - Business Society - Abertay University Piping & Traditional Music Club - Electronic Music Society - Linux Society
There is a large amount of sporting and charity based volunteering that goes on at the University.
Undergraduate fees - All courses cost £1735 per year
Bursaries for Scottish Students - Young Students’ Bursary; If you are under 25 when you start your course, eligible for help with your tuition fees, not married, not an independent student and are taking a full-time course you will be eligible to apply to SAAS for this bursary (YSB).
Bursaries for other UK students - Opportunity Bursaries; £500 for students who demonstrate good academic achievement. - Abertay Bursary; It is proposed that students from low-income backgrounds may be eligible for bursaries of £300.
- David Jones the creator of Grand Theft Auto
2007 - Wednesday 17 October 11 - 4pm
- Individual visits; the University is able to arrange an individual visit when students are unable to attend university wide open days.
Dundee Station
There are taxis available in Trades Lane.
