Abertay University, UK

Though Abertay University, Scotland, was founded in 1994, you can still track its establishment history from 1888 with the Dundee Institute of Technology. This institute was identified in 1902 by the Scottish Education Department as an important educational hub and got the Abertay University status in 1994 with the name Abertay Dundee. Then in 2014, it was renamed Abertay University.

Moreover, it was the first university to offer a computer games degree in 1997. Since then, it has offered numerous courses for students to study, but the strong focus is still on computer games and art design. In addition, the university has a partnership with Peking University in Beijing, China, for computer games. The university is called one of the UK’s leading tech universities and is best known for its expertise in video game education.

Why Choose Abertay University?

There are various factors to prove that studying at Abertay University is a boon for the UK as well as for international students. Here are some main reasons:

Student contentment

Course satisfaction plays a significant role in a university's ranking. According to the National Student Survey 2020, the ranks of the universities are based on the major points that are important to students. Abertay ranked 3^rd for student satisfaction in the UK.

Groundbreaking degrees

This is the first-ever university in the world to offer computer game technology degrees. They also offer an ethical hacking degree committed to continuing learning innovatively. Students will be prepared to work in the field in the future.

Best career-building strategy

95% of Abertay students are already in work or further education within six months of their graduation. This is because the study strategy of the university is focused on industry-relevant learning to get a job after graduation.

Dundee is an attractive place.

Dundee is a small city with a population of only 150,000 but with big creativity! The evidence of this creativity is that it's home to Scotland's first-ever design museum, art galleries and PechaKucha nights popping up all over the city. So you'll get all the culture and excitement of a larger city in the small city of Dundee.

Room in student halls

All new full-time students are guaranteed student accommodation at Abertay University. Living in halls will give you the comfort of a safe and well-maintained environment living.

89th rank in the Time University Guide, 2023

Rank

Dundee, Scotland

Location

1888

Established

Over 1,000

International Students

Games Design and Programming, Engineering, Cyber Security, Accounts, Computer Applications, Sociology, Psychology and counselling, Sports development and coaching.

Famous Courses

£14,000 – £17,000 per year

International Fees

Key Features

The main key features of Abertay University are mentioned below.

One of the Top 200 Universities in the World for Graduate Employment and quality standards
All of the 'impact case studies' are examples provided by Abertay university for Engineering and Art & Design.
The university was assessed to have 'outstanding' real-world reach and globally significant significance.
The campus is sufficient; you will find everything and need not worry about accommodation, commuting, library, students' union, and gym. You will get all of these next to each other.
Dundee is the most affordable place to study for international students.
A range of scholarship opportunities with Global Excellence
Ranked 85th in the guide of Guardian University 2023
Ranked 89th in the Times University Guide 2023
UK's University of the Year of The Sunday Times 2021
Top in Europe for videogame education as per Princeton Review 2021
Top 10 in the UK and number 3 in Scotland for student satisfaction as per the National Student Survey 2021.

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Abertay University Rankings

Abertay University rankings are amongst the best in the list of global universities.

It is the first university in the UK to offer degree programs in Computer Games and Ethical Hacking. In addition, the university is regarded as the gold standard for cybersecurity.

Abertay University Ranking
Ranked By	Rank
The Complete University Guide - University Ranking (UK)	109th
The Guardian - University Rankings	85th
Times University Guide 2023	89th

Apart from these rankings, Abertay University courses are also ranked at the top spots by many ranking portals.

Students also can opt for 39 world-class degrees, including subjects of Forensic science, Biomedical Science, Food Science, Psychology, Law, Sports and Accounting. All such degrees rank highly in the UK for quality, teaching standards and assessments, academics and student satisfaction.

The Complete University Guide
Course	Rank
Civil Engineering	33
Computer Science	60
Biological Sciences	52
Psychology	56
Art & Design	72
Sociology	37
Nursing	74
Law	55

Admission Criteria

Abertay University has its criteria for accepting applications for its three intakes. These are made through UCAS, the direct application for undergraduates, and via the university's online portal for graduate programs. There is no charge for an application fee except for the application made through UCAS.

Abertay University Admission Criteria
Eligibility	Undergraduate Degree	Postgraduate Degree
Academics	Over 3.0	Good grades in UG
IELTS	6.5	6.5
TOEFL	92	92
PTE Academic	62 overall	62 overall
Letter of Recommendation	Required	Required
Work Experience	Accepted	Accepted

For BSc Mental Health Nursing and MSc Counselling, the English language requirements are higher with an overall score of 7.0 for IELTS, or an equivalent qualification.

The University offers a variety of graduate programs for local and international students. You can select from accounting, construction management, computer games, cyber security, counselling, games development and ethical hacking. Students are required to apply via an online portal. Here are some of the other requirements:

Completed application form with official academic transcripts
Mark sheet of secondary school education and Bachelor's degree from a recognised university
Statement of purpose and additional documents like letters of recommendation and work experience letters if required for some of the programs.

Abertay University Courses

Abertay University courses are offered in specialisations like doctorates (PhD or DBA) or research master's degrees in an assortment of university subject areas. Abertay University offers suppleness for full-time and part-time study programs. In addition, students can start multiple courses on campus and through a distance learning program. You can find a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses along with doctorates with a wide choice of subjects to choose from.

Along with this, the university also offers English courses to help international students improve their English skills. Students can join these courses during and in between the academic terms. Their degrees in this field have been ranked number one in Europe for the last seven consecutive years.

Abertay University Undergraduate Courses
Accounting and Finance	Digital Marketing with Events Management	Sport and Exercise
Accounting and Finance with Business Analytics	Ethical Hacking	Sport and Exercise Science
Accounting and Finance with Law	Fitness, Nutrition and Health	Digital Marketing and Business Management
Accounting and Finance with People Management	Food and Consumer Science	Sport and Management
Biomedical Science	Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing	Sports Development and Coaching

Abertay University Postgraduate and Postgraduate Research Courses
Accounting and Finance (CIMA Gateway)	Applied Artificial Intelligence and User Experience	Construction Management
Computer Games Technology	Construction Management	Digital Marketing and e-Business
Counselling	Digital Marketing and E-Business	Environment and Energy
Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity	Games Development	Food Quality and Safety with Industrial Practise
Computer Games Technology	Construction and Project Management	Global MBA

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Abertay University Fees and Living Costs

Abertay University fees range between £13,750-£17,000 per year for most of the undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The tuition fees vary depending on which degree you choose to pursue at the university.

In addition, the living cost in a student's hall or room depends on the length and dimension of the room chosen by the student.

Abertay University Fees and Living Costs
Undergraduate Degree	£14,000 to £15,750
Postgraduate Degree	£13,750 to £17,550
Cost of Living	£ 10,000 approx.

Abertay University Intakes

There are three Abertay University intakes, October, February and June. Students can start studying at the University in October, February or June. The below table provides details on intakes along with their application deadlines.

Abertay University Intakes
Intake	Month	Deadline
Fall Intake	September	June
Summer Intake	May	April
Spring	January/February	Mid December

Students can give applications for October entry by 31st August, and in case you need a Tier 4 visa, then the deadline to give the applications is 31st July.
Students can give applications for February entry by 15th December, and in case you need a Tier 4 visa, then the deadline to give the application is 30th November
Students can give applications for June entry by 30th April, and if you need a Tier 4 visa, then the deadline to give the application is 31st March

Applying well in advance to start your study with the Abertay University courses is imperative.

Scholarship

This scholarship is applicable for international students; it is divided into £3,000 per year. And it can be taken up to 4 years. The student needs to be registered for a full-time course.