Dundee University - Student View

Campus is about 5 minutes from city centre and easily accessible by both train and road - students rarely require local transport as most things are within walking distance.

Excellent medical department (recent award for keyhole surgery) and biochemistry department is world leader in cancer research; Dundee scientists also given the world 'hole in the wall' cash dispensers and liquid crystal displays.

Courses span a broad spectrum, many including industrial placements in Europe, Canada, America and Australia. Semester system makes it even easier to change course in first year (even changing faculty). 5 university libraries; main library open until midnight and during the vacation.

The students' union boasts a 950-capacity nightclub, 5 bars and games room with pool tables and video games; recently improved catering facilities and state-of-the-art debating chamber.

Union has over 100 societies, many sports based, as well as a good debates union. Excellent sports centre on campus, with multi-gym and swimming pool.