University of Abertay | Study in Scotland

Getting here

Abertay University is an internationally recognised institution dating back to 1888, when it was founded to offer opportunities of higher education to working people in Dundee. Today, the university is recognised for its achievements in teaching, learning, and research that directly support the industry of today and the future.

By air

Dundee Airport, located in the heart of Scotland, is the most convenient fly-in destination for some 1000 square miles of central Scotland and operates flights to and from London City (ScotAirways), and Birmingham and Belfast City (Flybe).

Taxis are available upon request from outside Dundee Airport and should take approximately ten minutes to arrive at the University.

By rail

We are just ten minutes' short walk from the train station. There are taxis available outside its main entrance. Journey information is available from National Rail Enquiries. Tickets can be bought directly from East Coast and Virgin Rail.

By road

Driving directions can also be generated from Google Maps.

Key facts & figures

World-leading university in computer games and computer arts education and the UK Centre for Excellence in Computer Games Education
Ranked amongst the UK’s best universities for its research in environmental sciences, law and psychology
First university in Scotland to develop and launch degrees in computer games technology and digital arts, bioinformatics, biotechnology and ethical hacking