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With two universities in the city, Dundee is a popular student choice, and once you’ve read our 11 reasons to live and study here, you’ll understand why! From the friendly atmosphere to the great educational opportunities to the vibrant student life and picturesque scenery, Dundee has so much to offer potential students.
1. Educational opportunities
Dundee is home to two universities – the University of Dundee and Abertay University. Both unis offer a wide range of different undergraduate courses across many different subject areas, so there are courses to suit a whole host of academic interests here.
2. Large student population
With around 13,000 undergraduate students studying at one of the city’s two universities, there are plenty of other students around, which means loads of opportunities to make new friends. There are regular events throughout the city catering to students, and you’ll also find a lot of student discounts and deals.
3. Affordable cost of living
Compared to many other cities in the UK, the cost of living in Dundee is relatively low. You’ll mostly see this reflected in the cost of rent, which is the biggest drain of your student loan. So good news – your student loan will go further than average here, which means more money for shopping, socialising and saving.
4. Arts and culture scene
For a small city, there’s a lot of art and culture happening across Dundee. From live music played in venues across the city to art galleries such as the Dundee Contemporary Arts, there’s a variety of art to explore, and lots of different forms and genres to cater to different interests.
5. Beautiful landscape
Located on Scotland’s east coast, Dundee benefits from the absolutely stunning natural scenery of the area. The city offers views of both the River Tay and the North Sea, so you’ll never be short of viewpoints. As well as views of the water, you’ll also find picturesque countryside if you travel a bit further afield, including the Scottish Highlands and the Angus Glens.
6. Festivals and events
There are loads of festivals and events happening in around the city. With a packed year-round events calendar, there’s plenty of ways to get involved in the local community, celebrate shared passions or backgrounds, and feel truly at home in your uni city.
7. Vibrant nightlife
With the amount of students living here, it’s no surprise that there’s a vibrant nightlife scene. Whether you have a preference for bars, pubs or clubs, you’ll find it all in Dundee. You’ll also find live music venues and other live performances happening around the city if that’s more your thing.
8. Well connected
Dundee Rail Station has direct trains to other major Scottish cities including Glasgow, Aberdeen and Edinburgh, making it easy to travel around the country to explore or visit friends or family. The city also has an airport which offers direct flights to Belfast, London and Sumburgh, so it’s also easy to travel all over the UK, whether it’s to some of the major cities or somewhere much more remote.
9. Compact city
There are local buses and taxis on offer to help you get around the city quickly, but as it's relatively small, you'll probably find that walking will do you fine in most cases. Whether you choose foot, bike, taxi or bus, you'll find it's only a short journey to your destination.
10. Multicultural community
Living in Dundee, you’ll be surrounded by people from all over the world, including international students. Here, you’ll learn more about life in other countries, and have the chance to celebrate different festivals.
11. Fusion of modern and historical
Dundee’s history as a city dates back to the 12th or 13th Century, and became a walled city in 1545, so it’s safe to say there’s a rich history to explore here. Today, it’s thought of as a modern city, with recent large redevelopment projects offering contemporary shopping, dining and recreation.
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