Abertay University

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Emphasising innovation, entrepreneurship, and industry partnerships, Abertay University in Dundee is committed to equipping students for a bright future and successful career.
Renowned for videogames and cybersecurity, Abertay also offers degree courses ranging from biomedical, forensic, sports and food sciences, to accounting, business, and engineering.
The University is ranked top in the UK for computer games education (Princeton Review 2022). A former Abertay student created Grand Theft Auto, with the game originating in Dundee, a hub for one-third of the country’s booming games industry.
Abertay was among the first universities awarded Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education recognition by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – part of GCHQ. In addition, Abertay’s £18m cyberQuarter project has brought a thriving research and development centre to campus.
Students find Abertay gives a more personal university experience, with its small size making it easier to meet friends and spend valuable time with lecturers.

The award-winning computer games degrees offered by Abertay's School of Design and Informatics have been ranked among the best in Europe since 2015. The prestigious Princeton Review shows the University’s undergraduate games degrees are the best in the UK, while its postgraduate degrees are top in Europe.

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Abertay was the UK University of the Year for Teaching Quality (Times and Sunday Times, 2021)
The University is top in Scotland for Social Inclusion (Good University Guide 2023)
Grand Theft Auto was created by a former Abertay student, and the game originated in Dundee.
Abertay has one of the largest Sony PlayStation teaching labs in UK, outside Sony itself.
Many students have gone on to work for the very biggest names in the games industry - including Rockstar Games, 4J Studios, Ubisoft, Rocksteady and Naughty Dog.
Other students have successfully set up their own companies, such as TAG games, Hyper Luminal, Pixel Blimp and Puny Astronaut.
Abertay University offers the best value degrees in the UK in terms of tuition fees, accommodation, travel and living expenses, topping the table in terms of affordability (GoCompare).

Work focus

Abertay helps bridge the gap between university and industry, so its students enter the modern job market with confidence. Industry and the professions help design and accredit its degrees and create career relevant opportunities by way of work placements, guest lectures, work simulations, business game challenges and networking events. Abertay's students have plenty to include in their CV by the time they graduate.

Small and personal

The University’s small size is its strength, making for a more personal student experience. It’s easier to settle in and make friends with classmates. The lecturers get to know their students by name and spend time with them. The relationship between Abertay staff and students is a large part of what makes the University special. It offers international students an immersive experience with plenty of locals in classes.

Innovative

In addition to being the first university in the world to offer a computer games degree, Abertay was also first to offer a degree in Ethical Hacking. Moreover, they were the first university in Scotland to offer a Computer Arts degree.

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