The University of Dundee is a public research university based in Dundee, Scotland. It was founded as a university college in 1881 with a donation from the prominent Baxter family of textile manufacturers. The institution was, for most of its early existence, a constituent college of the University of St Andrews alongside United College and St Mary's College located in the town of St Andrews itself. Following significant expansion, the University of Dundee gained independent university status by royal charter in 1967 while retaining elements of its ancient heritage and governance structure.
The main campus of the university is located in Dundee's West End, which contains many of the university's teaching and research facilities; the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, Dundee Law School and the Dundee Dental Hospital and School. The university has additional facilities at Ninewells Hospital, containing its School of Medicine; Perth Royal Infirmary, which houses a clinical research centre; and in Kirkcaldy, Fife, containing part of its School of Health Sciences. The annual income of the institution for 2022–23 was £325.7 million of which £78.9 million was from research grants and contracts, with an expenditure of £330.2 million.
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Community Safety4/10
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GP & Healthcare Access6/10
Proximity and access to local GPs
Air Quality2/10
Local air quality and emissions
Housing Quality4/10
Condition of local housing stock
Economic Health8/10
Local income and poverty levels
Overall Deprivation5/10
UK Indices of Multiple Deprivation
*Data represents the Lower Super Output Area (LSOA) indices immediately contiguous to the campus perimeter.
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The curriculum is highly engaging. An impressive 94% of students found this course to be consistently intellectually stimulating.
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Marking and assessment is viewed as largely fair, with 84% of cohorts agreeing exams and essays were graded appropriately.
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Academic support is accessible; 90% of students stated good advice was readily available when evaluating their module options.
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Course organization structure is perfectly solid. Over 97% say the timetables were well-organized and running smoothly.
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The community feel here is incredible. 87% of students agreed that they truly feel part of a community of staff and students.
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The Students' Union does a massive amount of work here. 81% of us feel they effectively represent our academic interests.
Student Living Costs
Scotland
Est. Annual Total
£8,400
*Based on NatWest Student Index
Monthly Breakdown£700
Rent£460
Groceries£90
Bills & Transport£150
Average Pint£4.00
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