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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen · QS World #288

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University of Dundee

Dundee · QS World #447

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

8/10

Aberdeen

scored higher in 8 categories

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2/10

Dundee

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Aberdeen leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Dundee is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

University of Aberdeen vs University of Dundee at a glance

University of Aberdeen and University of Dundee both teach 46 subject areas, the largest being Law, Economics and English Studies. University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas; University of Dundee offers 498 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at University of Aberdeen and £23,150 at University of Dundee: University of Aberdeen is about £2,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,000 a year at University of Aberdeen and £23,700 at University of Dundee: University of Aberdeen is about £700 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Aberdeen is higher in 18 and University of Dundee in 4. The widest gap is in Physics: £25,500 three years after graduating from University of Aberdeen, against £34,500 from University of Dundee. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Dundee is higher in 14 and University of Aberdeen in 8, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#288
QS World
#447
#201
THE World
#301
#22
Guardian UK
#37
1495
Established
1881
No
Russell Group
No
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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.

University of Aberdeen

University of Dundee

89.2%
90.1%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£35,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
83.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.8%
17.8%

International

International student share

597
498

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
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.

Aberdeen

81 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇨🇳China20.2%
  • 🇮🇳India14.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%
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Dundee

75 countries · 17.8% international

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

Subjects

46 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.

University of Aberdeen

University of Dundee

Also taught at both: Education Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Accounting, Civil Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Forensic Science, Physics, Ecology & Conservation, Film Production & Cinematography, Biomedical Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Sociology & Criminology, Anatomy & Pathology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biochemistry, Biology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Marketing, Planning & Housing, Zoology & Animal Biology, General Engineering, Information & Library Studies, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Information Systems & Data Science, Media & Film Studies, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Creative Writing.

Only at University of Aberdeen

Only at University of Dundee

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

University of Aberdeen
£20,800
University of Dundee
£23,150

University of Aberdeen is about £2,350 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Aberdeen
£23,000
University of Dundee
£23,700

University of Aberdeen is about £700 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.

University of Aberdeen

University of Dundee

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    92%Satisfaction92%

  • Economics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    90%Satisfaction74%

  • English Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    98%Satisfaction92%

  • Business Studies

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    100%Satisfaction80%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    88%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    84%Satisfaction96%

  • Anthropology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)No data
    91%Satisfaction91%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    92%Satisfaction94%

  • Teacher Training

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    95%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,000
    77%Satisfaction97%

  • Mathematics

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    88%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

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University of Dundee

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FAQ

University of Aberdeen vs University of Dundee: common questions

Is University of Aberdeen or University of Dundee cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at University of Aberdeen and £23,150 at University of Dundee: University of Aberdeen is about £2,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,000 a year at University of Aberdeen and £23,700 at University of Dundee: University of Aberdeen is about £700 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 University of Aberdeen and University of Dundee?

Both universities teach 46 subject areas: Law, Economics, English Studies, Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Management, Finance & Actuarial Science, Anthropology, History, Teacher Training, Computer Science and 34 more.

Is University of Aberdeen or University of Dundee better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from University of Aberdeen, and £24,500 from University of Dundee. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at University of Aberdeen and 92% at University of Dundee. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Aberdeen or University of Dundee offer more courses?

University of Aberdeen lists 597 courses on CourseOptions and University of Dundee lists 498 courses.

What can you study at University of Aberdeen but not at University of Dundee?

University of Aberdeen teaches 34 subject areas that University of Dundee does not, including French, German & Scandinavian Studies, Chemical Engineering, Celtic Studies, Ancient Languages, Linguistics, Scottish Gaelic, Theology & Religious Studies and 26 more.

What can you study at University of Dundee but not at University of Aberdeen?

University of Dundee teaches 24 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Design & Fashion, Nursing (General), Business & Management (General), Business Information Systems, Social Work, Biological Sciences (General), Architecture, Fine Art and 16 more.

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University of Aberdeen597 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Dundee498 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses