Teaching rating:

Excellent in Biology (cellular & molecular and organismal), English, Medicine, Finance & Accountancy, Graphic Design & Textile Design, and Psychology; highly satisfactory in Dentistry, History, Law, Politics, Social Work, Fine Art, Printmaking, Sculpture and Painting, Hospitality Studies, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Mathematics & Statistics, and Physics... .

Research rating:

A first class reputation across a broad range of subjects. Top rated 5* in biological sciences (including all life sciences) and clinical laboratory sciences. Rated 5 for international excellence in dentistry, hospital based clinical subjects, applied mathematics, civil engineering, law and history. A further 10 subjects achieved a national excellence "4-rating" - psychology, community based clinical subjects, computer science, general engineering, geography, politics and international studies, social work, accountancy English, art and design.

Financial health:

Annual turnover of just over £100 million. Research earnings place the University third in Scotland and 16th in UK. Total SHEFC grant for 2000-2001 up 2.9% compared with average rise for sector of 2%.

Cheap to live in?

One of the cheapest. Cost of living around 13 % less than the UK average. £72 a week will get you a place in the top of the range self catering West Park Villas where every room is en suite, with double bed, telephone point, computer point to plug in your own computer and surf the Net, personal safe... Less well appointed residences from £37 per week. Private accommodation also very reasonably priced £35 a week for a room in a reasonable flat close to campus.