Student accommodation in Dundee

The coastal city of Dundee, UK, is the 4th largest city in Scotland, located along the north bank of the beautiful Firth of Tay. This small city is quickly establishing itself as one of the most vibrant cities in Scotland. Here you will witness contemporary culture at its best mixed with breathtaking architecture displayed in the many student residences the city offers. Dubbed ‘Scotland’s Sunniest City,’ the weather in Dundee is much kinder and drier than the rest of Scotland, which is perfect for outdoor activities.

Dundee is truly a university city, where both Dundee University and Abertay University are located, in addition to various other local schools and colleges. Dundee’s population is just over 150,000 residents, with 20% of them being students, making Dundee town a young, vibrant, and intellectually-driven city. Living in Dundee as a student will be a rewarding and unique experience.

For sports fans, Dundee is home to two professional football teams, Dundee F.C. and Dundee United, as well as many sporting facilities and activities. Dundee was awarded the UK’s first UNESCO City of Design back in 2014, displaying the cultural and design merits of the city. There are many interesting places to visit in Dundee with your new friends; the city has a vast collection of museums, galleries, modern shopping centres, restaurants, cafes, and cinemas to explore. Shopping and dining at the Old Town centre are two of the best things you can do in Dundee. The most popular Dundee attractions include the Tay Rail Bridge, Discovery Point, V&A Dundee, and Glamis Castle.

Dundee offers a range of affordable student transport links connecting the city so you can roam around it easily. There are two main bus operators in Dundee, Xplore Dundee and Stagecoach Strathtay, with buses arriving at stops every 10-20 minutes during the day. Walking is popular as well in Dundee; it’s the best way to take in the beauty of the city.