Abertay University

The University was the first in the world to offer majors in computer games and ethical hacking, and we are one of the top games University's in Europe — listed in the Princeton Review's 'World's Top 25 Games Universities' for an eighth year in a row. Our graduate games programs are ranked top 10 in the world.

With around 4500 students representing 60+ nationalities, we are one of Scotland's smallest university communities. The tightknit nature of life at Abertay and the supportive environment mean we regularly feature at the top of student satisfaction league tables, including the Complete University Guide, National Student Survey and Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide.

Most recently, Abertay University has been ranked top Scottish modern university for student satisfaction, research intensity and facilities investment by the Complete University Guide (CUG) 2026.

Abertay University has also been ranked Scotland's top modern university for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2024. For the second year in a row, Abertay was the highest-ranked modern university in the country on the survey's key measure of overall student satisfaction. The University also had several success stories at individual programme level, in addition to being ranked top Scottish modern for Academic Support, Learning Resources, and Organisation and Management. Abertay Students' Association's work was also recognised with a ranking of top Scottish modern for Student Voice.

Abertay's teaching focuses on STEM subjects, business and social sciences, but it is perhaps best known for its world class reputation in videogames education and cybersecurity.

The University places a strong focus on professional development. The games programs are designed to harness creativity through practical project work. 'Thinking outside the textbook' allows our students to choose their own path, giving them the opportunity to apply knowledge to real world environments. Videogames students benefit hugely from studio simulation and team—based development, ensuring confidence and a high level of ability upon graduation.

Abertay's student body is diverse with over 60 different nationalities and those from outside of Scotland make up 20% of our student body. Abertay also has a significant number of mature students, as well as college transfer students.

Female
2,165 — 48.10%

Male
2,333 — 51.83%

We have over 30 student clubs along with various sports teams at Abertay. From soccer to dance, Anime to E Sports, and Minecraft to the Hacking Society, Abertay's clubs have your interests covered! They're a great way to meet people who share the same passions as you. Membership is usually cheap (some only cost £1 to join!)

If you can't find something that matches your interests, why not start your own? Abertay's Student Association will help you get it going.