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Summary
Abertay is a small, friendly, modern university in Dundee. Ranked 12th in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide), its courses span science, tech, art, social sciences and professional disciplines, preparing students for the world of work and the jobs of the future. Abertay is passionate about sustainability, widening access to university for all, creating transformational opportunities and delivering research and innovation with real-world impact.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate87%Postgraduate13%
Study mode
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Full-time78%Part-time22%
Student population SMALL
- Fewer than 5,000 students
Where students come from
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UK88%International5%EU7%
Student gender
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Male 53%Female 47%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2026
Overall ranking
94th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000493 49%94th
5 -
Entry standards
/ Max 215154 72%31st
7 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.22 81%12th
2 -
Research quality
/ Max 42.66 67%98th
1 -
Research intensity
/ Max 10.64 64%35th
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Academic services spend
/ Max 37571024 27%125th
2 -
Facilities spend
/ Max 2164611 28%84th
2 -
Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.722.6124th
5 -
Continuation
/ Max 10085.6 86%103rd
2 -
Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10071.0 71%88th
20 -
Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10075.7 76%65th
5
Subject League Tables 2026
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10072.3 72%89th
10 -
Entry standards
/ Max 233124 53%44th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.88 72%99th
4 -
Research quality
/ Max 4n/a -
Continuation
/ Max 10095.7 96%13th
12 -
Graduate prospects
/ Max 10062.0 62%60th
5
Campus locations
Study options
Discover degree options and the different types of courses at this university.
For undergraduate courses
Frequently asked questions
With so many course combinations to choose from you're bound to find the right one for you. Abertay University is proud of its high-quality teaching and facilities, find it on our league table to see where it ranks and how its strengths can help your university experience. Abertay University will help you develop valuable employability and life skills by offering courses that can be taken with a placement or internship, opportunities to broaden your experience by going overseas, and a wide variety of clubs and societies to join.
A degree is a fantastic way to explore subjects you are interested in more in-depth and to work in a field that interests you after graduation. If you do something you enjoy, you'll never work a day in your life! If you are keen to stay in education, an undergraduate degree means you can go on to a master's degree or a PhD to become an expert in your field of interest.
Free Wi-Fi is available in halls, as well as shared kitchen and dining facilities, and 24-hour security. Students have access to social areas, and accessible rooms are available to disabled students. The city of Dundee also offers plenty of other places to live, including shared student houses. Find information about finding student accommodation on Abertay University website.