The University of Abertay Dundee is a modern university with a extensive history. It launched Scotland’s first degrees in computer arts, bioinformatics and biotechnology and is the only UK university with official accreditation for both computer games technology and computer arts.

The City of Dundee

The University of Abertay Dundee is situated at the heart of Dundee and is only a few minutes stroll from the bus and train stations.

Dundee is Scotland’s sunniest city. It unites metropolitan and rustic living, offering both retail shopping and large open fields.

2 minutes away from the University of Abertay Dundee is the Overgate shopping centre. It is Europe’s only single-sided shopping mall and has a gorgeous curved glass facade. There are lots of shops in Dundee, including a range of cinemas, skateparks, museums, galleries, clubs and pubs.

Dundee has superb road, rail and air transport to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, London and other major locations in the United Kingdom.

Why Choose University of Abertay Dundee?

• Foremost to Launch Computer Courses
The University of Abertay Dundee launched Scotland’s first degrees in computer arts. It has pioneering courses in computer arts and computer games technology. In fact, the University of Abertay Dundee was the first in the world to launch an undergraduate degree in Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures (2006) and a postgraduate degree in Ethical Hacking & Computer Security (2008). The university was subsequently elected as the UK’s first national centre for excellence in computer games education in 2009. It is also the only UK university with official accreditation for both computer games technology and computer arts.

• Vast Information Resources
  The University of Abertay Dundee’s multi-award-winning library has more than 120,000 books and 250 print journals. The library also has a large database of online resources, including 10,000+ electronic journals and 50,000+ e-books which can be accessed on or off campus.
  
  
• Hi-Tech Facilities
  The University of Abertay Dundee has a remarkable 1,100 student computers, which amounts to a ratio of over one PC for every four students. This is one of the greatest student to PC ratios in the United Kingdom. The university has a wireless network enabling mobile access to assigments, electronic teaching and learning materials, exam results, timetables and a host of other resources, much of which is customized. The University of Abertay Dundee is one of the top UK universities for investment in IT facilities, and in Scotland for investment in library facilities.
  
  
• The Abertay GameLab
  The University of Abertay Dundee started its very own game lab in September 2008 as it believes that this is the best method to train students in game technology and game application development. The Abertay GameLab is outfitted with high-end computers appropriate for advanced game development, as well as 40 Playstation Computer Game Development kits. A number of its PCs are also equipped with audio development and recording software to facilitate audio programming.  A sound recording studio is also available.