Abertay University
Dundee, United Kingdom
Abertay University is a university in Dundee, Scotland - Dundee, United Kingdom, ranked QS #Not ranked in QS World University Rankings 2026/2027 (topuniversities.com lists only regional rankings: #571-580 Europe, #162 Northern Europe, 2026). 83 courses listed, scholarships available. Intakes: January, September and November.
Abertay University is a small public university in Dundee, Scotland, with about 4,000 students and a strong reputation in video games, computing, cybersecurity and creative industries. It has been ranked top Scottish modern university for student satisfaction in the Complete University Guide and National Student Survey. Nearly all undergraduate degrees include work placements or industry exposure. Dundee is a compact student city with V&A Dundee, and student accommodation is under 10 minutes' walk from campus. For Bangladesh, Abertay requires tuition to be paid in full before a CAS is issued (no deposit option) and sets earlier application deadlines than other countries.
- Top Scottish modern university for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide / NSS)
- UK top 10 for student experience (Times Good University Guide 2025, Daily Mail 2024)
- Over 90% of graduates in work or further study within 15 months (HESA 2023)
- Ranked top international school for games design by Princeton Review (2024)
- Nearly all undergraduate degrees include work placements or industry exposure
- Abertay International Scholarship up to £3,000 a year for up to four years, awarded automatically
- Fee guarantee: first-year net fee stays the same throughout the degree
- Dedicated Bangladesh and Nepal country manager
Courses (83)
- BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (Top-up) — Undergraduate, 2 years
- BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance — Undergraduate, 4 years
- LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Marketing — Undergraduate, 4 years
- LLB Law – Accelerated Graduate Entry LLB (Top-up) — Undergraduate, 2 years
- BA (Hons) Marketing and Business Management (Top-up) — Undergraduate, 2 years
- BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Physical Activity and Health — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Psychology — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Psychology and Counselling — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Psychology with Forensic and Investigative Psychology — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Psychology with Development and Education — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Psychology with Forensic Scene Investigation — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Psychology with Health Sciences — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Sport & Management — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Sports Development and Coaching — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Strength and Conditioning — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Visual Effects for Games and Real-Time Media — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MSc Accounting and Finance (CIMA Gateway) — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Applied Artificial Intelligence and User Experience — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Biomedical Sciences — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Biomedical Sciences with Industrial Practise — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Civil Engineering — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Computer Games Technology — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Construction and Project Management — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Cyber Law and Ethics — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Digital Marketing and e-Business — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Environment and Business — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Environment and Energy — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Environmental Health — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Environmental Health with Professional Practise — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Fintech — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Food Quality and Safety with Industrial Practise — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Human Resource Management — Postgraduate, 1 year
- BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Business Analytics (Top-up) — Undergraduate, 2 years
- MSc Food Quality, Safety and Innovation — Postgraduate, 1 year
Frequently asked questions
Where is Abertay University located?
Abertay University is in Dundee, Scotland - Dundee, United Kingdom.
What courses does Abertay University offer?
Abertay University lists 83 courses on UnifinderAi, such as BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (Top-up), BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance, LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology, BA (Hons) Marketing and LLB Law – Accelerated Graduate Entry LLB (Top-up). You can filter them by level, intake and fee.
What are the tuition fees at Abertay University?
Published fees at Abertay University: Undergraduate, computing/games/arts/ethical hacking/VFX courses, 2027/28 entry (per year) £17,950; Undergraduate, all other courses, 2027/28 entry (per year) £16,950; Postgraduate taught, most standard Masters (lowest band), 2027/28 entry (per year) £18,950; Postgraduate taught, MSc Computer Games Technology / Applied AI and UX, 2027/28 entry (per year) £19,950; Masters by Research, 2027/28 entry £22,000. The exact annual fee depends on the course — check each course's page.
What English language score do I need for Abertay University?
The minimum is an IELTS overall score of 6. Accepted English tests include IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Duolingo English Test, Cambridge English and LanguageCert Academic.
When are the intakes at Abertay University?
Abertay University runs intakes in January, September and November. The intake currently open for applications is January 2027, September 2027.
Does Abertay University offer scholarships?
Yes. For example: Abertay International Scholarship (Up to £3,000 per year for up to 4 years (UG up to £12,000)); Principal's Excellence Scholarship - Global (UnifinderAi will confirm); Dean's Scholarship (UnifinderAi will confirm).
How do I apply to Abertay University?
The steps are: 1. Apply only through UnifinderAi — our counsellors check your eligibility, shortlist the right Abertay University course and submit your application to the university for you (including the UCAS application for undergraduate courses) 2. Please do not apply directly to the university or through any other agent, portal or platform — duplicate applications can be delayed or withdrawn, and UnifinderAi can only support applications it submits 3. Upload your passport, SSC & HSC certificates and transcripts (plus Bachelor's certificate/transcript for Master's), IELTS/English proof, CV, Statement of Purpose and two references to your UnifinderAi dashboard 4. Receive your offer — UnifinderAi helps you meet any conditions and accept the offer 5. Prepare for the university's credibility / pre-CAS interview with UnifinderAi mock interviews 6. Pay the tuition fee deposit stated in your offer letter — only through the university's official payment method, as guided by UnifinderAi 7. Receive your CAS, then apply for the UK Student visa with UnifinderAi visa support (28-day bank statement, TB test at an approved IOM clinic in Bangladesh, IHS payment) 8. Arrange accommodation and flights, then travel to the UK and complete enrolment