A modern public university established in 1994, with roots from 1888. It is renowned globally for its computer games technology and cybersecurity programs.
Address: Bell Street, Dundee, DD1 1HG, Scotland, United Kingdom
Computer Games Technology, Cybersecurity, Ethical Hacking
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Engineering, Life Sciences, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Strong links with the creative digital industries, including games developers and cybersecurity firms. Partnerships for student placements and research.
Research:
Applied research in computer games, cybersecurity, environmental science, accounting, and social sciences, focusing on industry relevance and societal impact.
Famous Alumnis:
David Jones, Joe Prince-Wright, Lorna Monkey
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
650
Current students***:
4800
Foreign students***:
20%
Cumulative former students***:
35000
Pros
World-leading in games education, strong industry connections for placements and employment, modern campus facilities.
Cons
More specialized focus than larger traditional universities, newer university with less historical prestige than ancient Scottish universities.
Best For
Students passionate about careers in computer games development, cybersecurity, ethical hacking, and digital creative industries.
- Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, Innovation, User experience (UX), User Interface (UI)
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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