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DN Colleges Group

Doncaster

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University of Dundee

Dundee · QS World #447

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 5 datapoints

We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/5

DN Colleges Group

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

3/5

Dundee

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Dundee leads in 3 of 5 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses). DN Colleges Group is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

DN Colleges Group vs University of Dundee at a glance

DN Colleges Group and University of Dundee both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Design & Fashion and Teacher Training. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; University of Dundee offers 498 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £23,150 at University of Dundee: DN Colleges Group is about £10,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £23,700 at University of Dundee: DN Colleges Group is about £11,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Dundee is higher in 3 and DN Colleges Group in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Teacher Training: £17,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £32,500 from University of Dundee. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 5 and University of Dundee in 0.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#447
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THE World
#301
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Guardian UK
#37
2017
Established
1881
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

DN Colleges Group

University of Dundee

92.2%
90.1%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£23,400
£35,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86%
83.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
17.8%

International

International student share

72
498

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

DN Colleges Group

No published data on international students

    VS

    Dundee

    75 countries · 17.8% international

    • 🇮🇳India15.3%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.6%
    • 🇨🇳China10.3%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.1%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.4%

    Subjects

    16 subjects you can study at both

    Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

    DN Colleges Group

    University of Dundee

    • Business Studies

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      19 courses

      Typical fee £23,150 (UG)

    • Design & Fashion

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      13 courses

      Typical fee £23,150 (UG)

    • Teacher Training

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      10 courses

      Typical fee £23,150 (UG)

    • Biomedical Sciences

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £28,200 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      7 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Fee not available

    • Business & Management (General)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £23,150 (UG)

    • Business Information Systems

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £23,700 (PG)

    • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Fee not available

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      6 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £23,700 (PG)

    • Fine Art

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £23,150 (UG)

    • Mechanical Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £25,750 (UG)

    • Mental Health Nursing

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £23,150 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £24,150 (PG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £11,850 (PG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    Also taught at both: General Engineering.

    Fees

    What it costs international students

    The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

    Undergraduate

    DN Colleges Group
    £12,500
    University of Dundee
    £23,150

    DN Colleges Group is about £10,650 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    DN Colleges Group
    £12,500
    University of Dundee
    £23,700

    DN Colleges Group is about £11,200 a year cheaper.

    Outcomes

    Graduate outcomes by subject

    Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

    DN Colleges Group

    University of Dundee

    • Business Studies

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
      88%Satisfaction80%
    • Design & Fashion

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
      No dataSatisfaction87%
    • Teacher Training

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
      96%Satisfaction90%
    • Biomedical Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£34,000
      100%Satisfaction86%
    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
      91%Satisfaction84%
    • Fine Art

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
      No dataSatisfaction81%
    • Mental Health Nursing

      No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
      100%Satisfaction85%

    Scholarships for International Students

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    FAQ

    DN Colleges Group vs University of Dundee: common questions

    Is DN Colleges Group or University of Dundee cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £23,150 at University of Dundee: DN Colleges Group is about £10,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £23,700 at University of Dundee: DN Colleges Group is about £11,200 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

    What subjects can you study at both DN Colleges Group and University of Dundee?

    Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Teacher Training, Biomedical Sciences, Education Studies, Business & Management (General), Business Information Systems, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Fine Art, Mechanical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing and 4 more.

    Is DN Colleges Group or University of Dundee better for Business Studies?

    Business Studies graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £24,500 from University of Dundee. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at DN Colleges Group and 80% at University of Dundee. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does DN Colleges Group or University of Dundee offer more courses?

    University of Dundee lists 498 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.

    What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at University of Dundee?

    DN Colleges Group teaches 10 subject areas that University of Dundee does not, including Building & Construction, Computing & IT, Childhood & Youth Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health & Social Care, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Animal Science, English Literature and 2 more.

    What can you study at University of Dundee but not at DN Colleges Group?

    University of Dundee teaches 54 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Law, Economics, Dentistry, Psychology (General), Environmental Sciences, Politics & International Relations, English Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science and 46 more.

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