Widening Access

We are committed to widening access to university for all who can benefit from it, regardless of background or economic circumstances. Learn about the opportunities and different routes into the University of Dundee that we offer.

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"Every one of Scotland’s universities is committed to widening access to university to those who have the ability and potential to benefit from a higher education, irrespective of their background or economic circumstances." (Universities Scotland)

Our aim is to:

  1. Expand opportunity, achievement and attainment and so widen participation through carefully targeted educational opportunities, underpinned by excellence in teaching, research and guidance.
  2. Encourage those who might otherwise not benefit from Higher Education. Outline options and routes open to them and then help them achieve them.
  3. Influence local and national access policy and demonstrate commitment to inclusion through practice.

Contextual admissions policy

We treat everyone fairly and admit the brightest and best students, regardless of background. Our contextual admissions policy explains the factors the University will consider when applying a contextual flag to an application. We note circumstances that may have impacted your potential and highlight who is eligible for additional recognition and help.
Learn about our contextual admissions policy Support for students from a care-experienced background, who have caring responsibilities, or who are estranged
Contextual admissions policy

We treat everyone fairly and admit the brightest and best students, regardless of background. Our contextual admissions policy explains the factors the University will consider when applying a contextual flag to an application. We note circumstances that may have impacted your potential and highlight who is eligible for additional recognition and help.

External partners

Academic with students

Our partners work closely with us and local schools, meaning we open as many doors as we can to those who want to access higher education.

Our external partners

Undergraduate study

Students studying

Find out what courses you can study as a student at Dundee

Learn more about undergraduate study