University of Abertay

United Kingdom

The university of Abertay is located in the stunning Scottish city of Dundee. 

Named University of the Year for Teaching Quality by The Times' Good University Guide 2021, the university has a strong reputation for its teaching quality.

Known for its specialist courses in computing and engineering, Abertay was the first university in the world to offer a computer games degree and the first in the world to offer a degree in Ethical Hacking.

It's campus is located in the centre of the city in a combination of historic and modern buildings.

What is the University of Abertay acceptance rate for International Students?

The University of Abertay acceptance rate is 85%.

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  • Abertay University has spent £3.5 million on facilities. The university’s laboratories are known for their innovation.
  • Students have access to the game lab, analytical & biological services laboratories, child and youth lab, food & drink innovation services laboratory and a £11.7m cybersecurity research & development centre.
  • State-of-the-art geotechnical engineering apparatus and laboratories.
  • The Emergent Technology Centre has a development studio, an XR lab and a user research laboratory all available for business use.
  • The award-winning Bernard King Library had a £4 million refurbishment, and offers four floors of open-plan study space and a cafe.

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Dundee is one of the top 10 most affordable cities for students. It is known for offering a vibrant nightlife and the fact Dundee has the highest ratio of students to locals in Scotland. That means students are surrounded by fellow young people, great deals, and a range of food.

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The University of Abertay employability rate is 95%.

The University of Abertay is ranked 48th in The Guardian University Guide.

The Abertay International Scholarship is an award of up to £12,000 for new international undergraduate students. This scholarship is awarded as a £3,000 deduction from the annual tuition fees.

The acceptance rate for the University of Abertay is 85%. 

Abertay University has been ranked in the UK top 20 for Teaching Quality by this year's Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide.

The University of Abertay is most widely regarded for its Games Design and Programming degrees.

In the Guardian Good University Guide for 2021, the University of Abertay is ranked 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction with teaching, and 8th in the UK for overall student satisfaction.

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