University of Abertay Dundee
The University of Abertay Dundee is situated in the beautiful Scottish city of Dundee. It has only been a university since 1994, but has a rich history dating back to 1888. Abertay has the pleasure as being the first University in the world to offer a Computer Games degree. It was also the UK's first University to be recognised as a Centre for Excellence in Computer Games Education.
Abertay offers a wide variety of both undergraduate and postgraduate courses, covering qualifications such as, Bachelors, Masters and research. Courses available include Accountancy, Biological and biomedical sciences, Business studies, Civil Engineering, Computer Arts & Design, Computer Games, Criminological studies and Law. Please visit the university website for further details on courses available.
Library and Study Facilities
The Bernard King Library is a multi-award winning facility. It has an extensive collection of, books, CDs, DVDs and print journals. With long opening hours students are able to gain as much use out of the buildings resources as they can.
Sports
The university currently have 18 sports clubs on offer for students, ranging from individual disciplines such as boxing, tennis and winter sports to team sports like football, rugby and basketball. Abertay pride themselves on their sporting development.
Amenities
Right next door to the Bernard King library you will find a state of the art Student Centre. Abertay have invested £6 million into making this the cultural and social hub of the city campus. It contains numerous outlets including Aroma coffee bar, Bar One, the Sports Bar, the Common Room E-Bar and Campus Shop. It truly is a great place for students to eat, relax and socialise.
Medical and Welfare services
Student Services provides a wide range of support for all aspects of student life. It offers Academic, Welfare, Funding and Disabled support. Counselling and Chaplaincy are also on offer to all students. They aim to provide professional help and support across all aspects.
Abertay are known for their high quality halls of residence. Alloway Halls, Lyon Street, Meadowside Hall, Parker House and Victoria Chambers are located around the city of Dundee.
Open days at The University of Abertay Dundee are the perfect way to experience all of what it has to offer. Meet lecturers who are on hand to answer all your questions you might have about courses, facilities, the city of Dundee and just general life at the university. Get a taste of what the Centre of Excellence in Computer Games Education has to offer. Take a tour round the Alloway Halls by booking in advance via the university website.
