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University of Dundee
University of Dundee is a university in Dundee, Scotland, in a city setting. How it compares on official data.
29th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 59.0 out of 100. How we rank.
How it compares
| Measure | University of Dundee | Average in the overall table | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student experience | 84.3% | 85.1% | Average positive answers across seven National Student Survey 2026 themes, from 1,305 final-year students. |
| Continuation | 88.4% | 83.0% | Full-time degree students still studying or qualified a year after starting (Discover Uni). |
| Graduate prospects | 74.8% | 63.7% | Graduates in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing (Discover Uni). |
| Earnings | £36,200 | UK average for the same subjects | Median earnings five years after graduating, tax year 2023-24 (LEO): 2% above the UK average for the same mix of subjects. |
Sources: National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students (Open Government Licence v3.0), first degree, full-time, by teaching provider; LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education (Open Government Licence v3.0), median earnings five years after graduating; Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA (CC BY 4.0), continuation and graduate prospects. All sources and licences.
What students say: National Student Survey 2026
The share of final-year students giving positive answers on each theme, next to the average for providers in the overall table.
| Theme | University of Dundee | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching on my course | 88.7% | 87.5% |
| Learning opportunities | 85.1% | 85.3% |
| Assessment and feedback | 81.4% | 82.7% |
| Academic support | 90.7% | 89.1% |
| Organisation and management | 77.1% | 79.5% |
| Learning resources | 89.7% | 88.5% |
| Student voice | 77.2% | 79.8% |
Subject tables
University of Dundee appears in 7 of our 35 subject tables. Subjects need at least 50 survey responses.
| Subject | Position | Student experience | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative arts and design | 6th of 79 | 85.2% | £27,8002% above the UK average for this subject |
| Medical sciences | 9th of 59 | 90.6% | £40,3002% below the UK average for this subject |
| Law | 18th of 87 | 88.5% | £35,1001% below the UK average for this subject |
| Psychology | 49th of 100 | 82.4% | £30,000In line with the UK average for this subject |
| Nursing and midwifery | 37th of 75 | 82.3% | £36,6002% below the UK average for this subject |
| Business and management | 64th of 122 | 78.9% | £38,4007% above the UK average for this subject |
| Education and teaching | 45th of 57 | 83.6% | £37,70026% above the UK average for this subject |
Also has official data for, but not enough to rank in: Architecture, building and planning, Biosciences, Computing, Economics, Engineering, English studies, General, applied and forensic sciences, Geography, earth and environmental studies, Health and social care, History and archaeology, Languages and area studies, Mathematical sciences, Media, journalism and communications, Medicine and dentistry, Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy, Philosophy and religious studies, Physics and astronomy, Politics.
UCAS points of past entrants
The UCAS Tariff points of recent entrants to full-time degree courses who had Tariff qualifications, from Discover Uni. These are past entrants, not offers: check each course page for entry requirements.
The middle entrant (the median) was in the 176 to 191 band, and the most common band was 240 or more points. Work out your UCAS points.
Courses and key facts
Discover Uni lists 188 full-time degree courses; 9 of them with a placement year, as an option or built in; 163 with a year abroad, as an option or built in.
University of Dundee website · Accommodation · Students' union
Course counts, TEF and links: {oa("du")}, CC BY 4.0. Check course details with the university.
Living costs in Dundee
Average private rent in the Dundee and Angus area was £825 a month in August 2026, against a UK average of £1,400. Student rooms usually cost less than a whole home. Cost of living in Dundee.
Other universities and colleges in Dundee: Abertay University.
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Open Be University WiseSources
- National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students
- Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA
- LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education
- Price Index of Private Rents, Office for National Statistics
- Discover Uni: compare courses, official UK course comparison website
- University of Dundee: official website
Data used under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Office for Students, Department for Education, ONS) and CC BY 4.0 (HESA). All sources and licences.
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Quick answers
Where is University of Dundee in the Be Wise ranking?
29th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 59.0 out of 100. The Be Wise ranking uses only official data on student experience, continuation, graduate prospects and earnings.
What do students say about University of Dundee?
In the 2026 National Student Survey, an average of 84.3% of final-year students gave positive answers across the seven themes, from 1,305 responses. Its highest theme compared with the average was academic support (90.7%, against 89.1%), and its lowest was student voice (77.2%, against 79.8%).
How many students continue their course at University of Dundee?
On Discover Uni data, 88.4% of full-time degree students were still studying or had qualified a year after starting. The average in the overall table was 83.0%.
What do University of Dundee graduates go on to do?
On Discover Uni data, 74.8% of graduates were in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing. The average in the overall table was 63.7%.
How much do University of Dundee graduates earn?
Median earnings five years after graduating were £36,200 in the 2023-24 tax year, according to the Department for Education's LEO data. That is 2% above the UK average for graduates of the same mix of subjects.
What UCAS points do you need for University of Dundee?
Entry requirements vary by course, so check each course page. Among recent entrants with UCAS Tariff points, the most common band was 240 or more points. Past entrants' points are not offers.
How much is rent near University of Dundee?
The ONS average private rent in the Dundee and Angus area was £825 a month in August 2026. Student rooms in halls or shared houses usually cost less than a whole home.