University College, Dundee

University of Dundee

Latin: Universitas Dundensis
Motto	Latin: Magnificat anima mea dominum
Motto in English	"My soul doth magnify the Lord"
Type	Public university
Established	1967 - gained independent university status by Royal Charter 1897 - Constituent college of the University of St Andrews 1881 - University College
Endowment	£25.8 million (as of 31 July 2016)
Budget	£238.8 million (2015-16)
Chancellor	The Lord Patel of Dunkeld
Rector	Mark Beaumont
Principal	Sir Peter Downes
Academic staff	2,420
Administrative staff	1,745
Students	14,910 (2015/16)
Undergraduates	10,120 (2015/16)
Postgraduates	4,790 (2015/16)
Location	Dundee, Scotland
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Affiliations	ACU DSC SICSA
Website	www.dundee.ac.uk

The University of Dundee (abbreviated as Dund. for post-nominals) is a public research university based in the city and Royal burgh of Dundee on the east coast of the central Lowlands of Scotland. Founded in 1881 the institution was, for most of its early existence, a constituent college of the University of St Andrews alongside United College and St Mary's College located in the town of St Andrews itself. Following significant expansion, the University of Dundee became an independent body in 1967 whilst retaining much of its ancient heritage and governance structure. Since its independence, the university has grown to become an internationally recognised centre for research.

The main campus of the university is located in Dundee's West End which contains many of the university's teaching and research facilities; the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, Dundee Law School and the Dundee Dental Hospital and School. The university has additional facilities at Ninewells Hospital – containing its School of Medicine, Perth Royal Infirmary – which houses a clinical research centre, and in Kirkcaldy, Fife – containing part of its school of Nursing and Midwifery.

It is ranked within the top 250 universities in the world and 28-29th in the UK by national university rankings.