Abertay University

Abertay University is a modern public university located in Dundee, Scotland (UK). Established with roots dating back to 1888, it has built a strong reputation for industry-focused education, teaching quality, and innovation—especially in technology and video games.

It is a relatively small university (around 4,000 students), which allows for personalized learning, strong student support, and close interaction with faculty.

Abertay is particularly known for:

• 🎮 World-leading courses in Computer Games & Game Design
• 💻 Cybersecurity, Ethical Hacking & Computing
• 🧪 Applied sciences like Forensic Science and Food Science
• 🤝 Strong industry links and employability-focused education

Notably, it was the first university in the world to offer a Computer Games degree (1997) and later established the UK’s first Centre for Excellence in Computer Games Education.

📊 Rankings of Abertay University

🌍 Global & UK Rankings (Latest Available)

• 🌎 #2016 globally (EduRank 2026)
• 🇬🇧 #113 in the UK
• 🇪🇺 #700 in Europe
• 🇪🇺 #162 in Northern Europe (QS)

👉 Overall: Abertay is a mid-ranked university globally, but its subject-specific rankings are much stronger.

🏆 UK Ranking Highlights (Recent Guides)

• ⭐ Top Scottish modern university (Complete University Guide 2026)
• 😊 Top in Scotland for student satisfaction
• 📈 Top 10 in the UK for student experience
• 🎓 Top 15 in UK for teaching quality (Guardian Guide)