Austria
These pages are specifically designed for those students coming to Dundee from Austria.
We currently have a large number of European students studying here at Dundee, including around ten from Austria, and we welcome applications from Austrian nationals.
Why Dundee?
The Scottish education system is different from the Austrian system and it is important that you understand some of those differences before you make your decision to come study at Dundee. We hope that these pages will give you a window into the university system at Dundee.
in Ihrer Sprache
Im Osten Schottlands, nur wenige Minuten vom Herzen der Dundee-Metropole entfernt, liegt der Campus der Universität Dundee. Hier bereiten sich annähernd 18.000 Studierende auf ihren Beruf vor. Hier arbeiten rund 3000 Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler sowie technische und sonstige Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter. Die Universität Dundee verbindet akademische Traditionen mit modernen Programmen zur Sicherung besonderer Qualität in der Lehre und der Forschung.
Es ist unser erklärtes Ziel, Qualität von Lehre und Forschung kontinuierlich zu verbessern, damit es auch in Zukunft Freude macht, in Dundee zu studieren, zu lehren und zu forschen.
English Support Programme
We understand that moving overseas and living and studying in a country where a different language is spoken can be daunting. That's why we offer our English support programme, to help you to increase your confidence, skills and knowledge of English.
Classes are free and there is no formal assessment. Instead, our supportive tutors offer feedback on your progress throughout. Joining the programme is a great way to improve your English and to make new friends at the same time.
Life in Dundee
While at Dundee you can immerse yourself in Scottish culture (there's more to it than just tartan and shortbread!) and explore the scenic beauty of Scotland. Mountains, lochs and glens are all within easy reach, and the rest of the UK is also highly accessible, even without a car.
Find out more about our campus and city »
We have a thriving International Student Society which has members from over 100 countries world-wide. They organise trips and tours, arrange social events, and work in conjunction with our international support service to make sure your time at Dundee runs smoothly.
One of their most popular events is the Welcome Party, which gives you a taste of Scotland (with food such as haggis, neeps and tatties) and introduces you to some traditional Scottish entertainment, including Burns poetry, bagpipes and Scottish country dancing to the live ceilidh band.
Take a look at some photos from the 2011 welcome party.
Learn more about studying in the UK from the British Council Austria website.
Entry requirements
Undergraduate
If you have taken international school leaving qualifications such as A Levels or the International Baccalaureate (IB), the entry requirements are detailed on the individual undergraduate course pages.
If you have studied in Austria, general entry requirements are provided in the table below, and should be read alongside the relevant course pages.
Minimum Entry Requirements 2013
| Subject area | Entry requirements based on Reifezeugnis/Maturazeugnis |
|---|---|
| Accountancy | Complete and Pass with average of Grade 2,3 |
| Art and Design | 4 Year Degree - Complete and Pass with average of Grade 2,5 with Grade 2,0 in Art and Design |
| Humanities / Psychology Social Sciences |
Year 1 entry – Complete and Pass with average of grade 2,3 |
| Dentistry /Medicine | Pre-Dental/Pre-Medical – Complete and Pass with average of Grade 1,5 BDS/MBChB – Complete and Pass with average of Grade 1,5 and Grade 1,0 in 2 Key Sciences including Biology for BDS and Chemistry for MBChB |
Engineering / Physics and Mathematics |
Year 1 BEng/BSc – Complete and Pass with average of grade 2,3 with Grade 2,0 in Mathematics and a Science/Engineering subject |
| Law | 4 Year Degree – Complete and Pass with average of grade 2,0 3 Year Degree – Complete and Pass with average of grade 1,7 |
| Computing | Year 1 entry – Complete and Pass with average of grade 2,3 with Grade 2,0 in Mathematics and a Science |
Life Sciences Oral Health Sciences |
Year 1 entry – Complete and Pass with average of grade 2,3 with Grade 2,0 in Biology and Chemistry |
| Nursing | Complete and Pass with average of Grade 4,0 with Grade 4,0 in Mathematics |
Postgraduate
For some of our postgraduate programmes there may be additional non-academic entrance requirements such as relevant work experience. These are detailed on the individual postgraduate course pages.
Postgraduate - Taught
Applicants who hold a Bachelor degree may be considered for taught postgraduate study. You must submit your degree transcripts.Postgraduate - Research
A Masters level qualification from a good university will normally be required. Evidence of some research experience (for example through a Masters Degree project) is expected. Transcripts of all previous degree-level studies must accompany the application.
English language requirements
For all our programmes you will also need to satisfy the University's English language requirements.
Meet us
Online
International / EU applicants & enquirers:
- 5th December 10-11am GMT
- 12th December 4-5pm GMT
- 19th December 10-11am GMT
- 9th January 10-11am GMT
- 16th January 4-5pm GMT
- and then from March onwards
Fees, Funding and Living Costs
The cost of studying in Dundee is very affordable for European students. Eligible EU citizens pay no fees for undergraduate courses. Some of our taught postgraduate courses also offer funded places.
Fees
Who are you? Choose from the following to access relevant information about Fees & Funding:
Scholarships
Visit our general scholarship pages to check whether you are eligible for any scholarship and bursary opportunities available across the university, and our Academic School Scholarships webpage for course-specific funding.
Living Costs
- Dundee is ranked as one of the most affordable places for students to live in the UK, so you get a high value of education and your cost of living is affordable.
- Students are eligible to work up to 20 hours per week with their student visa.
- As a student in Scotland, you have access to the National Health Service, so you do not have to pay for health insurance while studying at Dundee.
Employability
Dundee has an excellent employment record, and 96% of our graduates are in employment or further study 6 months after graduation.
Benefits of a UK degree
A British degree is highly respected and valued by employers across the globe. Standards of teaching, research and facilities in the UK are among the best in the world, and are regularly assessed by independent bodies to ensure high academic standards are maintained. Here at Dundee, we are ranked as one of the UK's top ten universities for learning and teaching.
Find out more about our strengths »
Studying and living abroad will also help you to stand out from other candidates in an increasingly crowded job market. You'll gain first-hand international experience, improve your language skills and be able to draw upon your time in the UK to demonstrate skills in adaptability, self-confidence and problem solving - all of which employers value.
The more independent approach to learning that you'll find here will also help you to develop critical thinking, self-discipline and the analytical skills that are sought after by employers.
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