About Abertay University
Abertay has been instrumental in building the city in the heart of Dundee’s place as a ‘UK Center for Excellence’ for Computer Games Education and Cybersecurity, a perfect example of a university and business working together for the common good. The campus is also host to many industry partnerships, conferences and research breakthroughs and offers 4,500 students the space, resources, educational excellence and state of the art facilities to excel in their degree. Students recognize the excellence of teaching more widely across the university, placing it close to the top of the tree among universities across the UK for the second successive year.
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Abertay University Highlights
Key facts and institutional overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Abertay University |
| Established | Institute Type | 1994 |
| Approved By | UK higher-education |
| Accredited By | Accreditation is course-specific |
| NIRF Rank | () |
| Entrance Exam | No common university-wide entrance exam |
| Popular Courses | Computer Games, Ethical Hacking/Cybersecurity, Computing, Psychology, Mental Health Nursing, Business, Engineering, Food Science |
| Application Mode | Undergraduate applicants generally apply through UCAS |
| Admission Criteria | Entry requirements vary by programme |
| Official Website | https://www.abertay.ac.uk/ |
| Helpdesk | +44 (0)1382 308 000; Abertay University, Bell Street, Dundee, DD1 1HG, UK. |
| Address | Bell Street, Dundee, DD1 1HG, Scotland, UK. |
| International Collaborations | Abertay has 16 partners across 13 countries and four continents, with more than 1,500 students studying for Abertay awards through partner institutions. |
| Centres of Excellence | Abertay has strong specialist and research expertise in video games, creative technologies, cybersecurity, engineering, food science, psychology and business. It is particularly recognised for its video games and ethical hacking education. |
| Patents | - |
| Awards | Abertay was ranked Scotland's top modern university in the Guardian University Guide 2026. It also ranked top among Scottish modern universities for student satisfaction, research intensity and facilities investment in the Complete University Guide 2026. |
| Placement Details | Many Abertay degrees include work placements and industry experience. The university also provides internships, mentoring, careers support and work-related opportunities. |
Abertay University Infrastructure
Campus infrastructure and facilities overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Campus | City-centre campus in Dundee, Scotland |
| Library | University library with study spaces, digital resources and academic collections |
| Computer Lab | Specialist computing and technology facilities for programming, cybersecurity and games development |
| Games Lab | Dedicated facilities for game development, including specialist hardware and software |
| Cybersecurity Lab | Specialist cybersecurity teaching and practical learning facilities |
| Engineering Lab | Technical and practical spaces supporting computing and technology-related learning |
| Media Facilities | Facilities supporting digital media, games development and creative technology |
| Student Support | Student services, study areas and spaces for academic and personal support |
| Sports Complex | Access to sports and fitness facilities through university and local arrangements |
| Accomodation | Student accommodation options are available in and around Dundee |
Admission
Course-wise eligibility and selection process
| Course | Eligibility | Selection Process |
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| No admission data available. | ||
