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University of Dundee

Location: Nethergate, Dundee, Scotland DD1 4HN, UK

Website: https://www.dundee.ac.uk/

Overview

The University of Dundee is a dynamic, forward-thinking institution located on Scotland’s stunning east coast. Recognised globally for its excellence in teaching, research, and innovation, Dundee offers a world-class education within a welcoming, supportive, and student-focused environment.

 

Ranked among the UK’s top universities for student satisfaction and graduate prospects, the University of Dundee is home to a diverse community of over 16,000 students from around the world. It combines the friendliness of a close-knit campus with the energy and opportunity of an ambitious global university. The campus is located in the heart of the city, just minutes from cultural attractions, green spaces, and the beautiful River Tay waterfront.

 

Dundee is particularly renowned for its strengths in life sciences, medicine, art and design, engineering, computing, and law. With strong links to industry and a commitment to real-world impact, students benefit from a practical, career-focused education — and the chance to work alongside leading researchers tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges.

 

The city of Dundee itself is a major draw: compact, creative, and affordable, it was named the UK’s first UNESCO City of Design and is a centre for innovation and cultural growth. Whether you’re drawn by academic ambition, creative energy, or a strong sense of community, the University of Dundee offers the perfect environment to learn, grow, and thrive.

 

Population: 150,000

Campus Type: City

Quick Facts

  • Globally Recognised: Ranked in the Top 25 in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025) and known for world-leading research in life sciences, medicine, and law.
  • Student Satisfaction: Consistently ranks top in Scotland for student satisfaction (NSS 2023), with a strong focus on student support and experience.
  • Affordable Tuition & Living Costs: Tuition fees are lower than many U.S. universities, and Dundee is one of the most affordable cities in the UK for students.
  • Flexible Degree Structure: Many undergraduate degrees follow a modular structure, similar to the U.S. system, with opportunities to customise your studies.
  • Compact, Walkable Campus: The main city-centre campus is safe, modern, and just a 10-minute walk to most accommodations, shops, and cafes.
  • Vibrant International Community: Students come from 140+ countries, including a growing number from the U.S., creating a diverse, inclusive environment.
  • STEM & Creative Strengths: Dundee is especially strong in Life Sciences, Medicine, Engineering, Law, Computer Science, and Art & Design.
  • Gateway to Europe: Dundee is well-connected for travel across the UK and Europe, with Edinburgh just 90 minutes away by train.
  • Innovation Hub: It’s part of Scotland’s tech and biomedical corridor, with opportunities for internships and research placements.
  • City of Discovery: Dundee is home to the V&A Dundee, the RSS Discovery ship, and was the UK’s first UNESCO City of Design — blending creativity, history, and innovation.

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Undergraduate Information

US Entry Requirements

  • University of Dundee is test optional for most bachelors courses (excludes Medicine & Dentistry)
  • USA High School Diploma with a minimum of 3.0 or minimum B average
  • Any AP/SAT/ACT scores can still be considered for entry and used on a case by case basis, particularly for advanced entry (3-year degree) routes
  • Specific requirements are on a course by course basis. Entry requirements can be found on all our course pages.
  • Undergraduate Degrees
  • Accountancy and Mathematics BSc (Hons)
  • Accountancy BAcc
  • Accountancy BAcc (Hons)
  • Accountancy with Finance BAcc (Hons)
  • Accounting & Finance BSc (Hons)
  • Adult Nursing (Kirkcaldy) BSc
  • Adult Nursing (Kirkcaldy) BSc (Hons)
  • Adult Nursing (Kirkcaldy) MSc
  • Adult Nursing BSc
  • Adult Nursing BSc (Hons)
  • Adult Nursing MSc
  • Anatomical Sciences BSc (Hons)
  • Anatomy (Intercalated) BMSc (Hons)
  • Animation BDes (Hons)
  • Applied Finance in Practice BSc (Hons)
  • Applied Orthopaedic Technology (Intercalated) BMSc (Hons)
  • Architecture MArch (Hons)
  • Architecture RIBA Part 2 MArch (Hons)
  • Architecture with Urban Planning RIBA Part 2 MArch (Hons)
  • Art & Design (General Foundation) BA (Hons) / BDes (Hons)
  • Art & Philosophy BA (Hons)
  • Arts & Social Sciences MA
  • Biochemistry (with a year in industry) BSc (Hons)
  • Biochemistry BSc (Hons)
  • Biological Chemistry and Drug Discovery (with a year in industry) BSc (Hons)
  • Biological Chemistry and Drug Discovery BSc (Hons)
  • Biological Sciences (with a year in industry) BSc (Hons)
  • Biological Sciences BSc (Hons)
  • Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons)
  • Biomedical Sciences (with a year in industry) BSc (Hons)
  • Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons)
  • Business Economics BSc (Hons)
  • Business Economics with Marketing – 3.5 years BSc (Hons)
  • Business Economics with Marketing and Geography MA (Hons)
  • Business Economics with Marketing and History MA (Hons)
  • Business Economics with Marketing and Politics MA (Hons)
  • Business Economics with Marketing and Psychology MA (Hons)
  • Business Economics with Marketing BSc (Hons)
  • Business Economics with Marketing MA (Hons)
  • Business Economics with Marketing with French MA (Hons)
  • Business Economics with Marketing with Spanish MA (Hons)
  • Business Management – 3.5 years BSc (Hons)
  • Business Management BSc (Hons)
  • Business Management in Practice BSc (Hons)
  • Cancer and Personalised Medicine (Intercalated) BMSc (Hons)
  • Cardiovascular and Diabetes Medicine (Intercalated) BMSc (Hons)
  • Child Nursing BSc
  • Child Nursing BSc (Hons)
  • Child Nursing MSc
  • Childhood Practice BA
  • Childhood Studies BA
  • Civil and Structural Engineering BEng (Hons)
  • Civil and Structural Engineering MEng (Hons)
  • Community Development & Youth Work MA (Hons)
  • Computer Science (Data Science and AI) BSc (Hons)
  • Computer Science (Data Science and AI) with Industrial Placement BSc (Hons)
  • Computer Science (User Experience and Design) BSc (Hons)
  • Computer Science (User Experience and Design) with Industrial Placement BSc (Hons)
  • Computer Science BSc (Hons)
  • Computer Science with Industrial Placement BSc (Hons)
  • Dentistry BDS
  • Economics – 3.5 years BSc (Hons)
  • Economics and History MA (Hons)
  • Economics and International Relations MA (Hons)
  • Economics and Politics MA (Hons)
  • Economics BSc (Hons)
  • Economics MA (Hons)
  • Economics with French MA (Hons)
  • Economics with Spanish MA (Hons)
  • Education MA (Hons)
  • English and Creative Writing MA (Hons)
  • English and European Languages MA (Hons)
  • English and Film Studies MA (Hons)
  • English and History MA (Hons)
  • English and Mathematics MA (Hons)
  • English and Philosophy MA (Hons)
  • English and Politics MA (Hons)
  • English and Psychology MA (Hons)
  • English MA (Hons)
  • English with French MA (Hons)
  • English with Spanish MA (Hons)
  • Environmental Science and Geography MA (Hons)
  • Environmental Science BSc (Hons)
  • Environmental Sustainability and Geography MA (Hons)
  • Environmental Sustainability MA (Hons)
  • European Philosophy MA (Hons)
  • European Philosophy with French MA (Hons)
  • European Philosophy with Spanish MA (Hons)
  • Experience Design BDes (Hons)
  • Finance BFin (Hons)
  • Financial Economics – 3.5 years BSc (Hons)
  • Financial Economics BSc (Hons)
  • Financial Economics MA (Hons)
  • Financial Economics with French MA (Hons)
  • Financial Economics with Spanish MA (Hons)
  • Fine Art BA (Hons)
  • Forensic Anthropology BSc (Hons)
  • Foundation Year in Life Sciences CertHE
  • Geography and Economics MA (Hons)
  • Geography and Environmental Science BSc (Hons)
  • Geography and History MA (Hons)
  • Geography and Planning MA (Hons)
  • Geography and Politics MA (Hons)
  • Geography and Psychology MA (Hons)
  • Geography BSc (Hons)
  • Geography MA (Hons)
  • Geography with French MA (Hons)
  • Geography with Spanish MA (Hons)
  • Geopolitics MA (Hons)
  • Global Health (Intercalated) BMSc (Hons)
  • Graphic Design BDes (Hons)
  • Healthcare Improvement (Intercalated) BMSc (Hons)
  • History and European Languages MA (Hons)
  • History and International Relations MA (Hons)
  • History and Philosophy MA (Hons)
  • History and Politics MA (Hons)
  • History and Psychology MA (Hons)
  • History MA (Hons)
  • History with French MA (Hons)
  • History with Spanish MA (Hons)
  • Human Reproduction, Assisted Conception and Embryonic Stem Cells (Intercalated) BMSc (Hons)
  • Illustration BDes (Hons)
  • Interior & Environmental Design BDes (Hons)
  • International Business – 3.5 years BSc (Hons)
  • International Business and Environmental Sustainability MA (Hons)
  • International Business and International Relations MA (Hons)
  • International Business and Management BSc (Hons)
  • International Business BSc (Hons)
  • International Business in Practice BSc (Hons)
  • International Business MA (Hons)
  • International Business with French BSc (Hons)
  • International Business with French MA (Hons)
  • International Business with Marketing BSc (Hons)
  • International Business with Marketing in Practice BSc (Hons)
  • International Business with Marketing MA (Hons)
  • International Business with Spanish BSc (Hons)
  • International Business with Spanish MA (Hons)
  • International Finance – 3.5 years BIFin (Hons)
  • International Finance BIFin (Hons)
  • International Relations and European Languages MA (Hons)
  • International Relations and Politics MA (Hons)
  • Jewellery & Metal Design BDes (Hons)
  • Law (English/NI) – Accelerated Graduate Entry LLB
  • Law (English/NI) LLB (Hons)
  • Law (English/NI) with Energy Law LLB (Hons)
  • Law (English/NI) with French LLB (Hons)
  • Law (English/NI) with Spanish LLB (Hons)
  • Law (Scots and English Dual Qualifying) LLB (Hons)
  • Law (Scots and English Dual Qualifying) with Energy Law LLB (Hons)
  • Law (Scots) – Accelerated Graduate Entry LLB
  • Law (Scots) LLB (Hons)
  • Law (Scots) with Energy Law LLB (Hons)
  • Law (Scots) with French LLB (Hons)
  • Law (Scots) with Spanish LLB (Hons)
  • Mathematical Biology BSc (Hons)
  • Mathematics and Astrophysics BSc (Hons)
  • Mathematics and Economics BSc (Hons)
  • Mathematics and Financial Economics BSc (Hons)
  • Mathematics and Physics BSc (Hons)
  • Mathematics and Physics MSci (Hons)
  • Mathematics and Psychology BSc (Hons)
  • Mathematics BSc (Hons)
  • Mathematics MMath (Hons)
  • Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)
  • Mechanical Engineering with Renewables BEng (Hons)
  • Medical Education (Intercalated) BMSc (Hons)
  • Medicine – Gateway to Medicine MBChB
  • Medicine MBChB
  • Mental Health Nursing (Kirkcaldy) BSc
  • Mental Health Nursing (Kirkcaldy) BSc (Hons)
  • Mental Health Nursing (Kirkcaldy) MSc
  • Mental Health Nursing BSc
  • Mental Health Nursing BSc (Hons)
  • Mental Health Nursing MSc
  • Microbiology (with a year in industry) BSc (Hons)
  • Microbiology BSc (Hons)
  • Neuropharmacology and Behaviour (Intercalated) BMSc (Hons)
  • Neuroscience (with a year in industry) BSc (Hons)
  • Neuroscience BSc (Hons)
  • Oral Health Sciences BSc
  • Pharmacology (with a year in industry) BSc (Hons)
  • Pharmacology BSc (Hons)
  • Philosophy and European Languages MA (Hons)
  • Philosophy and Film MA (Hons)
  • Philosophy and International Relations MA (Hons)
  • Philosophy and Politics MA (Hons)
  • Philosophy and Psychology MA (Hons)
  • Philosophy MA (Hons)
  • Philosophy with French MA (Hons)
  • Philosophy with Spanish MA (Hons)
  • Physics BSc (Hons)
  • Physics MSci (Hons)
  • Physics with Astrophysics BSc (Hons)
  • Physics with Renewable Energy Science BSc (Hons)
  • Physics with Renewable Energy Science MSci (Hons)
  • Politics and European Languages MA (Hons)
  • Politics and Psychology MA (Hons)
  • Politics MA (Hons)
  • Politics with French MA (Hons)
  • Politics with Spanish MA (Hons)
  • Primary Education PGDE
  • Product Design BSc (Hons)
  • Psychology BSc (Hons)
  • Psychology MA (Hons)
  • Psychology with French BSc (Hons)
  • Psychology with French MA (Hons)
  • Psychology with Spanish BSc (Hons)
  • Psychology with Spanish MA (Hons)
  • Secondary Education (English) PGDE
  • Secondary Education (Mathematics) PGDE
  • Social Work BA (Hons)
  • Structural Engineering with Architecture MEng (Hons)
  • Textile Design BDes (Hons)
  • Urban Planning MA (Hons)

Graduate Information

US Entry Requirements

  • United States of America Bachelor Degree
  • Entry requirements vary depending on area of study. Details on entry requirements can be found on each course page.
  • Academic Practice In Higher Education (PGCAPHE) PGCert
  • Accountancy (Top-up) MSc
  • Accounting & Finance MSc
  • Advanced Computer Science MSc
  • Advanced Computer Science with International Business MSc
  • Advanced Forensic Anthropology MSc
  • Advanced Forensic Anthropology PGDip
  • Advanced Practice MSc
  • Advanced Practice PGCert
  • Advanced Practice PGDip
  • AI for Software Development MSc
  • Anatomy & Forensic Anthropology MSc
  • Anatomy & Forensic Anthropology PGDip
  • Animation & VFX MSc
  • Applied Data Science and AI MSc
  • Applied Educational Psychology DAppEdPsy
  • Applied Neuroscience MSc
  • Archival Studies PGCert
  • Archives and Records Management MLitt
  • Archives and Records Management PGCert
  • Archives and Records Management PGDip
  • Artificial Intelligence MSc
  • Biological Data Science MSc
  • Biomedical and Molecular Sciences MSc
  • Biomedical and Molecular Sciences with Business MSc
  • Biomedical and Molecular Sciences with Entrepreneurship MSc
  • Biomedical and Molecular Sciences with Management MSc
  • Biomedical and Molecular Sciences with Marketing MSc
  • Biomedical Engineering MSc
  • Business Administration (Professional Doctorate) DBA
  • Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence for Business MSc
  • Business Analytics and Big Data MSc
  • Business Analytics and Finance MSc
  • Business Analytics and Financial Technology (Fintech) MSc
  • Business Analytics and International Business MSc
  • Business Analytics and Management MSc
  • Business Analytics and Marketing MSc
  • Business Analytics MSc
  • Business Research Methods MRes
  • Civil Engineering with AI (part-time) MSc
  • Civil Engineering with AI MSc
  • Clinical Embryology & In Vitro Fertilisation (distance learning) MSc
  • Clinical Embryology & In Vitro Fertilisation (distance learning) PGCert
  • Clinical Embryology & In Vitro Fertilisation (distance learning) PGDip
  • Communication Design MDes
  • Community Development & Youth Work (CLD) MSc
  • Community Development & Youth Work (CLD) PGCert
  • Community Development & Youth Work (CLD) PGDip
  • Computer Science MSc
  • Corporate & Commercial Law LLM
  • Corporate Sustainability, Human Rights and ESG Law LLM
  • Cross-Border Disputes (Dual Qualifying – University of Toulouse) LLM
  • Cross-Border Disputes LLM
  • Curatorial Practice (Art & Design) MFA
  • Data Science & Engineering MSc
  • Dental Public Health MDPH
  • Dental Public Health PGCert
  • Dental Public Health PGDip
  • Dental Public Health with Clinical Dentistry (Advanced Entry) MDPH
  • Dental Public Health with Clinical Dentistry (with GSL Dental College) MDPH
  • Developmental Psychology (part-time) MSc
  • Developmental Psychology MSc
  • Digital and Social Media Marketing MSc
  • Digital Recordkeeping PGCert
  • Drug Analysis and Toxicology (part-time) MSc
  • Drug Analysis and Toxicology (part-time) PGCert
  • Drug Analysis and Toxicology (part-time) PGDip
  • Educational Assistive Technology (part-time) MSc
  • Educational Assistive Technology MSc
  • Educational Leadership (part-time) MEd
  • Energy Finance (China University of Petroleum-Beijing) MSc
  • Energy Studies without specialisation (distance learning) MSc
  • Entrepreneurship, Innovation and International Business MSc
  • Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Islamic Finance MSc
  • Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Management MSc
  • Environmental Law LLM
  • Finance and Investment MSc
  • Finance MSc
  • Fine Art MFA
  • Forensic and Legal Odontology (part-time) MSc
  • Forensic and Legal Odontology (part-time) PGCert
  • Forensic and Legal Odontology (part-time) PGDip
  • Forensic Anthropology MSc
  • Forensic Anthropology PGDip
  • Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology MSc
  • Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology PGDip
  • Forensic Dentistry MSc
  • Forensic Odontology MFOdont
  • French GradDip
  • German GradDip
  • Global (part-time) MBA
  • Global MBA
  • Health Professions Education MSc
  • Health Professions Education PGCert
  • Health Professions Education PGDip
  • Health Studies MSc
  • Health Studies PGCert
  • Health Studies PGDip
  • Healthcare Law & Ethics LLM
  • Human Anatomy MSc
  • Human Clinical Embryology & Assisted Conception MSc
  • Human Clinical Embryology & Assisted Conception with Artificial Intelligence MSc
  • Inclusion Oral Health PGCert
  • Inclusive Education (part-time) MEd
  • Industrial Engineering and Management MSc
  • Industrial Engineering and Renewables MSc
  • Industrial Engineering and Sustainability MSc
  • Infection Prevention & Control MSc
  • Infection Prevention & Control PGCert
  • Infection Prevention & Control PGDip
  • Information Technology Management & International Business MSc
  • Interior Design MDes
  • International Banking and Finance MSc
  • International Banking, Finance and Investment Management MSc
  • International Business and Artificial Intelligence MSc
  • International Business and Human Resource Management MSc
  • International Business and Management MSc
  • International Business and Marketing MSc
  • International Business MSc
  • International Business, Marketing and Human Resource Management MSc
  • International Business, Strategy, and Leadership MSc
  • International Commercial Law (Dual Qualifying – CY Cergy Paris University) LLM
  • International Commercial Law LLM
  • International Education (part-time) MEd
  • International Energy Law and Policy (online) LLM
  • International Energy Law and Policy LLM
  • International Energy Management MSc
  • International Energy Studies and Data Analytics MSc
  • International Energy Studies: Energy Economics MSc
  • International Energy Studies: Energy Finance MSc
  • International Finance and Investment Management MFin
  • International Finance MFin
  • International Marketing and Artificial Intelligence for Business MSc
  • International Marketing and Branding MSc
  • International Marketing and Management MSc
  • International Marketing MSc
  • International Mineral Law and Policy (online) LLM
  • International Mineral Resources Management MSc
  • International Minerals & Energy Law and Policy LLM
  • International Oil and Gas Law and Policy (online) LLM
  • International Oil and Gas Law and Policy LLM
  • International Oil and Gas Management MSc
  • International Relations MSc
  • Islamic Banking and Finance MSc
  • Islamic Banking, Finance and International Business MSc
  • Islamic Finance and Artificial Intelligence for Business MSc
  • Islamic Finance and the Digital Economy MSc
  • Islamic Finance MSc
  • Law (General) LLM
  • Law (Joint Programme with University of Lagos) LLM
  • Law PGCert
  • Leadership in Healthcare (part time) MSc
  • Leadership in Healthcare MSc
  • Leadership in Healthcare PGCert
  • Leadership in Healthcare PGDip
  • Leading Learning & Teaching in Education (part-time) MEd
  • Life Sciences Masters by Research MSc (Res)
  • Management and Artificial Intelligence for Business MSc
  • Management and Finance MSc
  • Management and Healthcare Leadership MSc
  • Management and International Human Resource Management MSc
  • Management and Marketing MSc
  • Management MSc
  • Management, Strategy and Leadership MSc
  • Master of Business Administration (Accelerated Route) MBA
  • Master of Business Administration (Flexible Route) (24 months) MBA
  • Master of Business Administration (Flexible Route) (36 months) MBA
  • Medical Art MSc
  • Medical Art PGDip
  • Medical Education (Anaesthetics) PGCert
  • Medical Education (Dentistry) MMEd
  • Medical Education (Dentistry) PGCert
  • Medical Education (Dentistry) PGDip
  • Medical Education (General Practice) PGCert
  • Medical Education (Oncology) PGCert
  • Medical Education (Radiology) PGCert
  • Medical Education (Surgery) PGCert
  • Medical Education MMEd
  • Medical Education PGCert
  • Medical Education PGDip
  • Medical Imaging MSc
  • Nursery/Early Education (part-time) MEd
  • Nursing & Health MSc
  • Nursing MSc
  • Nursing PGCert
  • Nursing PGDip
  • Orthopaedic Surgery MChOrth
  • Orthopaedic Technology, Motion Analysis, and Movement Rehabilitation MSc
  • Professional Accountancy MSc
  • Professional Legal Practice (part-time) PGDip
  • Professional Legal Practice PGDip
  • Psychological Research Methods (part-time) MSc
  • Psychological Research Methods MSc
  • Psychological Therapy in Primary Care MSc
  • Psychology (Conversion) (part-time) MSc
  • Psychology (Conversion) MSc
  • Psychology of Language (part-time) MSc
  • Psychology of Language MSc
  • Psychology of Mental Health (part-time) MSc
  • Psychology of Mental Health MSc
  • Public Health (Palliative Care Research) (part-time) MPH
  • Public Health (Palliative Care Research) MPH
  • Public Health (part-time) MPH
  • Public Health MPH
  • Quality Improvement and Patient Safety MSc
  • Quality Improvement and Patient Safety PGCert
  • Quality Improvement and Patient Safety PGDip
  • Records Management and Digital Preservation MSc
  • Records Management and Digital Preservation PGDip
  • Records Management and Information Rights MSc
  • Records Management and Information Rights PGCert
  • Records Management and Information Rights PGDip
  • Science and Health Communication MSc
  • Social Research (part-time) MSc
  • Social Research (part-time) PGDip
  • Social Research MSc
  • Social Research PGDip
  • Social Work MSc
  • Spanish GradDip
  • Spatial Planning with Sustainable Urban Design (part-time) MSc
  • Spatial Planning with Sustainable Urban Design MSc
  • Standalone BSc Nursing and Health Studies Module
  • Standalone MSc Nursing and Health Studies Module
  • Sustainability (part-time) MSc
  • Sustainability and Environmental Modelling MSc
  • Sustainability and Renewables MSc
  • Sustainability and Water Security MSc
  • Sustainability MSc
  • Sustainability: Climate Change and Transitions to Net-Zero Economies MSc
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages – TESOL (part-time) MEd
  • Writing for the Creative Economies (part-time) MLitt

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