Student Accommodation near Abertay University

Location: Situated in the heart of Dundee, the campus is compact, with all buildings within a quarter of a mile, making it easy to navigate. Dundee itself is described as a vibrant, edgy, friendly, and affordable city on Scotland's east coast. It's also known as the UK's only UNESCO City of Design and has been ranked as the "best place to live in Scotland." Dundee is a significant student city, with approximately one in five residents being a student. 

Academic Focus: Abertay is particularly well-known for its strong programs in computer games and art design, being the only UK university with official accreditation in both fields. It also excels in areas like IT, business, economics, biotechnology, ethical hacking, and cybersecurity. They were the first university in the world to offer degrees in computer games (1997) and ethical hacking (2006).  

Rankings and Recognition
Ranked 74th in the Times University Guide 2025. 
Ranked 79th in the Guardian University Guide 2025. 
Consistently ranked among the UK's top 10 for student experience and top 20 for teaching quality.  
Named UK University of the Year for Teaching Quality by the Sunday Times in 2021.  
Recognized as the #1 in Europe for video games education by the Princeton Review for several consecutive years.

Industry Connections: Abertay has strong links with various industries, including companies like Sony, Microsoft, Rare, and Codemasters, providing students with opportunities for work placements, projects, and guest lectures. 

Campus and Facilities: The city-centre campus offers modern facilities, including the Bernard King Library with extensive resources, Abertay Sport with a gym and various sports teams, and the Abertay cyberQuarter, a dedicated cybersecurity research and development centre.

Accommodation: Abertay offers four self-catering residences located within easy walking or traveling distance to the university. These are furnished flats with kitchen and laundry facilities. Priority for accommodation is often given to undergraduate students from outside the local area.