Dundee – A View From Around The World
We have once again been ranked as one of the best universities in the world for student experience. Here, our international students tell us why.
This year’s International Student Barometer (ISB) has ranked Dundee 1st in Scotland, 3rd in the UK and 14th globally for overall average student satisfaction.
With feedback from over 2.5 million students worldwide across all student types, levels and years of study, the ISB is the world’s largest annual survey of international students. It reflects on four main aspects of the university experience for international students – Learning, Living, Support and Arrival.
Highlights of the ISB include:
- Enquiry Centre (4th in ISB)
- Careers Service (4th in ISB)
- The physical library (5th in ISB)
- The subject area expertise of lecturers/ supervisors (8th in ISB)
- Getting time from academic staff when I need it/ personal support with learning (8th in ISB)
- Internet access at my accommodation (3rd in ISB)
- Finance/Cash Office (8th in ISB)
Our ISB success adds to our recent run of success in rankings, awards and league tables. We are the Scottish University of the Year in The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide for the second year in a row. The University recorded its highest ever scores in the most recent National Student Survey (NSS) and rose five places to 180th in the newest edition of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
“Studying and living in Dundee is so different from home. I love my course and the discussion with the lectures and my supervisors and I really love the student support I received supporting my academic life. The people, weather (long sunny Scottish summer days), fresh air, blue sky, green grass, the countryside scenery nearby in Dundee are spectacular and the fact that I am much more independent and can fully take care of myself than at home!”
Xinyu Zhang, Doctoral Researcher in Public Health and Epidemiology, from China.
“A friend first told me about the University of Dundee in 2009 and I subsequently matriculated the next year. I thought it struck a critical balance between the quality and cost of education and that was a key factor in me deciding to study here. Dundee is particularly conducive for studying. It is located near important places – it is possible to complete a degree without ever boarding a bus! The ambiance and cost of living are remarkably supportive.”
Pontian Okoli, Doctoral Researcher in Law, from Nigeria.
“Just over the past 2 years, studying at the University of Dundee has given me so many opportunities to meet different people from various cultures and backgrounds, enabled me to receive one of the highest standards of education in my field of study, allowed me to take on various leadership roles and made Dundee feel like my second home!”
Simran Chopra, second-year Biomedical Sciences student, from India and Oman.
“Dundee is like a second home, I came back here from America and it’s reassuring how little things have changed. The Uni is always there for you as a student and it is a perfect place to study.”
Max Rousseau, International Human Resources MSc, from France and North America.
“I love studying at University because of the wide area of expertise and the close relationship between teachers and students. They have arranged great opportunities for us to experience the wonderful culture, nature and the community in Scotland.”
Ine Siem Grindstad, International Criminal Justice and Human Rights Law, from Norway.
“I liked the campus feeling even before I got here. Especially for first-year students, it’s easy to make friends and study here. The opportunities to make yourself something are so many, Dundee has been amazing.”
Vladimir Ghita, studying Business, Economics with Marketing and Psychology, from Romania.
“I chose Dundee because DJCAD is incredible in what it offers art students to study. I was blown away by just how prepared they are and the support you get as an international student. Everyone is really friendly and I already can’t wait to come back once I’ve left.”
Erin Miller, Art and Design student, from Australia.
“This excellent result epitomizes much of what we do at Dundee. We are a Scottish university with a global focus and our world-renowned student experience is one of the things we are most proud of.
“I am delighted that the results reflect the support our international students receive to help them adjust to life in Scotland and the learning experience they can expect here. As well as our international students benefitting from their experience in Dundee, they also enrich the experience of all our students from Scotland and elsewhere in the UK.”
Wendy Alexander, Vice-Principal (International) at the University.