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Duncan of Jordanstone and College of Art and Design was established as part of the Dundee Institute of Art and Technology in 1892 and became an autonomous institution in 1975 before merging with the University of Dundee in 1996. It is regarded as one of the top Colleges of Art and Design in Britain.

Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design has been rated as the top institution in Scotland for research in art and design, and one of the best in the whole of the UK.  The results of the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) published 17 December 2008 confirm our position as a world class centre of excellence for research in our disciplines. The RAE provides the most rigorous and comprehensive assessment of the quality of research in academic disciplines throughout the United Kingdom. 

Ranking:

#1 in Scotland for research in art and design (RAE 2008)

#1 in the UK for the quality of art & design research environment (RAE 2008)

#1 Art & Design institute in Scotland for course satisfaction (2011 Guardian University Guide: Art & Design)

#1 Art & Design institute in Scotland for satisfaction with feedback (2011 Guardian University Guide: Art & Design)

The Sunday Times University Guide also recognises our reputation by stating:

The University is home to the outstanding Duncan of Jordanstone college of Art & Design, regarded as one of the top colleges in Britain.
(Sunday Times University Guide, 21 September 2008)

The University of Dundee is ranked the top Scottish institution - and 5th in the UK for student experience.
2011 Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey.

After visiting our 2010 Degree Show, Television Presenter, Lorraine Kelly stated:

(The Degree Show) is so innovative, and the amount of talent that I've seen is really overwhelming - it really gives you hope for the future.
Lorraine Kelly