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Abertay University

country rank  111
world rank  1962

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Overview

Founded in 1994, the Abertay University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Dundee (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Scotland. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, Abertay University (AU) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational UK higher education institution. Abertay University (AU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 30-year-old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. AU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Abertay University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Abertay University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Abertay University' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Abertay University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (Non Latin) Oilthigh Abertay
Acronym AU
Founded 1994 Origins date back to 1888, university status since 1994
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University Location

Address Kydd Building 40, Bell Street
Dundee
DD1 1HG Scotland
United Kingdom
Abertay University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Abertay University Phone Number +44 (1382) 308 000
Abertay University Fax Number +44 (1382) 308 877

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Abertay University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Abertay University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Abertay University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Abertay University.

Abertay University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students
17,500-19,999 US$
(15,950-18,225 Euro)
12,500-14,999 US$
(11,390-13,670 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Abertay University's admission information.

Abertay University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Abertay University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Abertay University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Abertay University's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Abertay University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Abertay University has more than 800 international students.

Abertay University's Admission Office Admission Office

Bell Street
Dundee DD1 1HG
(1382) 308 080


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Abertay University.

Abertay University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Abertay University has an enrollment range of 4,000-4,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


Abertay University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 100-199 academic employees (Faculty).


Abertay University's Control Type Control Type

Abertay University is a public higher education institution.


Abertay University's Entity Type Entity Type

Abertay University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Abertay University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Abertay University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Abertay University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Abertay University's main facilities:


Abertay University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Abertay University's Library


Abertay University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Abertay University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Abertay University's main services:


Abertay University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Abertay University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Abertay University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Abertay University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Abertay University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Abertay University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Abertay University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Privy Council

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1992


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Abertay University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Association for Nutrition (AfN)
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • Association of International Accountants (AIA)
  • BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
  • British Psychological Society (BPS)
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
  • Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
  • Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)
  • Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
  • Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST)
  • Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)
  • Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
  • Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
  • Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)
  • The Independent Game Developers' Association (TIGA)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Abertay University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • European University Association (EUA)
  • MillionPlus
  • Universities UK

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Abertay University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

Abertay University's Facebook page Abertay University's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Abertay University's X (formerly Twitter) page Abertay University's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Abertay University's YouTube channel Abertay University's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Abertay University's Instagram page Abertay University's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Abertay University's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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