Best Universities in Scotland 2022

The University of Dundee was originally founded in 1881 and gained its independent status in 1967. On the edge of the city you’ll find the campus, with Campus Green at the heart of it, surrounded by support services, academic departments, the Students Union, libraries and accommodation. Students love that everywhere on the campus is within easy walking distance, plus the delights of Dundee are also easily accessible. With over 40 sports teams and 250 societies covering a broad range of interests, students aren’t short of activities to get involved in. As an added bonus, students also get free access to the Botanical Gardens! 

Dundee has a great track record for graduate outcomes. At 87.4%, it ranks 14th in the UK and top in Scotland for the proportion of graduates entering high skilled employment.

Notable Alumni include the founder of Forbes Magazine, B.C.Forbes and Sir Robert Alexander Watson-Watt, the pioneer of radar technology. 

It's no wonder Dundee University is a popular choice with its students!

As Scotland's oldest university, founded in 1414, the University of St Andrews is steeped in tradition. From gowns to Raisin Monday, from the May Dip to academic parents, the University of St Andrews is the Hogwarts of the university world. Not only does it boast having the future King of England as one of its Alumnus, it has also educated five Nobel Laureates, cementing its strong academic reputation. 

St Andrews is a small town situated on the east coast of Scotland. Its location delivers its iconic beaches and world famous golf course(s). With just over 10,000 students enrolled in courses, St Andrews maintains a family feel. But do not fear, even though St Andrews is a small town, there is still plenty for students to get involved in. With over 55 sports clubs and 140 student societies, there are a wealth of options to suit everyone's tastes.

The University of Glasgow has a history stretching back to 1451 and it is spread across 3 university campuses. Students praise the beautiful location and excellent facilities, which are about to get even better. Glasgow is currently investing in a major re-development of its campus facilities to the tune of £1 billion, the James McCune Smith Learning Hub which provides state of the art learning and is a teaching facility with the capacity for more than 2,500 students is the first building to open as part of this investment.

Glasgow has a strong academic track record with a long list of notable alumni including Adam Smith, James Watt and Lord Kelvin, not to mention 8 Nobel Laureates. But it's not all nose to the grindstone. With over 300 clubs and societies to choose from, there is plenty to get stuck into socially, be it MedTech, zoology, Star Wars, biscuits, wine and cheese or gaming! There are also numerous fun-filled events hosted by societies throughout the year, like debate training, quizzes and open mic nights. Not only that, the city is steeped in culture with enough museums and galleries to keep history and arts buffs entertained for hours.

With over 23,000 students, the University of Strathclyde is a vibrant bustling university in the heart of Glasgow city. The university's facilities are organised around their core strengths in Engineering, Humanities and Social Science, Science and Strathclyde Business School, with a wide range of notable achievements from each area. 

Strathclyde’s campus has everything a student needs at their fingertips, from essentials like laundry, the library and a strong IT infrastructure to health and wellbeing support, entertainment through the Students Union and a plethora of student societies. 

Strathclyde has a strong reputation for both engineering and business management, with the only Business School in Scotland to be triple accredited and placed in the top 100 Business Schools by QS. 

It has an impressive roll-call of alumni who have impacted every area of society, from educating political leaders from around the world to scientists, business leaders and sports personalities. 

With ambitious investment plans over the next 10 years, Strathclyde is sure to be a firm favourite with students for many years to come.

As one of the four ancient universities in Scotland, the University of Edinburgh lives up to its reputation of leading in research and teaching as well as delivering an excellent student experience in one of the most picturesque and vibrant cities in the UK. With 5 campuses spread across the city, students get all the benefits of city life combined with a close-knit campus experience. Edinburgh City has a unique combination of history and culture and it plays host to some of the most popular events to be ticked off any student’s bucket list, for example the Edinburgh Fringe or its world-renowned Hogmanay celebrations (New Years Eve!).

The University of Edinburgh is a truly diverse institution with students from over 140 countries learning side-by-side. Not only that, Edinburgh offers an extensive study abroad programme to enable students to immerse themselves in another culture.

As you would expect, Edinburgh has a strong track record in graduate employment with 96% of graduates finding employment or postgraduate study within 6 months of graduation.