Life in Dundee
Based on feedback from our students, we've collected together some information about life in Dundee - both on and off campus. Take a look at our city guide webpages on the main University website as well - you'll be able to find out what the City of Dundee has to offer in terms of art, culture, sports and leisure.
Our student services webpages will introduce you to campus services that you'll find useful during your time here.
We've also asked our students for their top tips to ensure you have the best university experience possible.
Life on Campus
- Help and advice
- DUSA - Dundee University Students Association
- Student representation
- Discover Radio - student-run radio station
- The Magdalen - student produced magazine
- Music at the University
- Exhibitions at DJCAD - free exhibitions and events, open to all
Sports and societies
- A-Z of Societies - DUSA website
- Campus sport - for those who want to get involved in sport regardless of ability or ambition
- ISE - Institute for Sport & Exercise (including gym and swimming pool)
- Sports Union
- Student societies and sports clubs with Facebook pages
Day to day life
- Banking in the UK - factsheet for international students
- Free and cheap things to do
- Information for families coming from outside the UK
- Post Offices in Dundee
- Recycling points
- Shopping for food - including international grocers
- Student discounts
- Where to worship - all faiths
Travel
- Travelling locally
- Cycle to the campus
- Walk to the campus
- Parking on campus
- Campus map
- Driving in the UK
Health and wellbeing
- Disability services
- GP Surgeries in Dundee
- University Health Service
- University Counselling Service
- Peer Connections
Jobs and careers
- Part-time work - information for all students
- Part-time work - extra information for students from outside the UK
- Careers: My PDP (Personal Development Planning) - start planning for your future from the start of your University life
- Volunteering