STUDYING AT
ABERTAY
At Abertay international students are
given a warm and friendly welcome. It currently has around
5084 students on campus, 75% of which are from Scotland
and about 15% from countries outside of Europe including
China, India, Malaysia and Pakistan. It is sure that as an
international student at Abertay you will find your
experience to be both rewarding and enjoyable.
The degrees of the University of Abertay Dundee are
recognised throughout the world, as are those of all
British universities, to be of international value and
quality.
As an international student you will be interested to know
that:
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Abertay offers
world-leading courses in computer arts and computer
games technology an
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is home to the International Centre for Computer Games &
Virtual Entertainment (IC-CAVE)
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Abertay is
ranked as the best university in Scotland for its
environmental research
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Abertay is one
of only four universities in Scotland, and the only
modern university, rated as Excellent for its teaching
of Economics
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There is an 8m
state of the art library fully networked for the digital
age
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Over 1200
personal computers are available for student use - one
of the highest proportions in the UK
Studying in
Dundee, Scotland
Scotland is a wonderful place in
which to study. You will not only receive an excellent
education in your chosen field, you'll also have the
opportunity to enjoy everything that Scotland has to
offer. Whether you are interested in shopping,
sightseeing, or sporting activities, there is something
for everyone.
Dundee is a lively, affordable, friendly city in a
beautiful location at the mouth of the River Tay on
Scotland's east coast. Dundee is a wonderful city offering
an excellent quality of life and a safe environment in
which to study. With an average of 1400 hours of sunshine
per year, Dundee is Scotland's sunniest city.
International Student Support
The international students are given
excellent support during their studies through the range
of services, including:
- An
International Student Advisor to assist and advise on a
range of matters;
-
Comprehensive English Language support to help you
maximise your performance;
- A
guaranteed place in University residential accommodation
for those new to Dundee, and accommodation support to
those seeking to rent privately;
- An
orientation programme to help you settle into the
British way of life;
- A
University funded programme of special visits to tourist
sites and cultural events;
- A very
successful International Students' Association which
organises social events and outings;
- An
International Student Hosting Programme with members of
local Rotary International Clubs;
-
Pre-arrival and Arrival handbooks
- Free
airport "meet & greet" service
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