The University of Dundee has been awarded the prestigious title of Scottish University of the Year in the 2025 edition of the Daily Mail University Guide, released this weekend.
Alastair McCall, editor of the Daily Mail University Guide, praised Dundee for its exceptional achievements, stating, “For its outstanding performance in our latest ranking and long-standing and impactful policies that put students first, Dundee is the Daily Mail Scottish University of the Year.”
This accolade arrives as the University welcomes both new and returning students from around the globe for the 2024-25 academic year.
Professor Iain Gillespie, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University, expressed his excitement, saying:
“This is tremendous news to start the academic year and something which our students and staff can proudly shout to their families, friends and colleagues – I am at Scotland’s University of the Year!”
He went on to emphasise the institution’s dedication to creating an exceptional student experience, highlighting,
“We place great emphasis on creating a great student experience, on providing top-class learning and teaching in a welcoming and stimulating environment, and in creating ever greater opportunities to access a university education. That this has been recognised with this award is great for all of our people who work so hard to deliver that for our students.”
Manaswi Budhathoki (Manu), President of the Dundee University Students' Association, also celebrated the news, commenting:
“The students help make a university what it is, so for Dundee to be named Scottish University of the Year is brilliant news for all of us.” Manu further highlighted what makes Dundee unique, stating:
“We already know that Dundee is a great place to be a student and we are always ready to shout about it. The close-knit community, support, and the welcoming people are some of the things that makes Dundee so special. We will certainly be encouraging even more people to come to Dundee!”
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