The University of Dundee has ancient roots as a red brick university with a rich 140-year history. It has produced many notable alumni, including Margaret Fairly, Scotland's first female professor, and Nobel laureates Sir James Black and Ronald Coase in 1988 and 1991, respectively.
According to the Times Higher Education Golden Age University Rankings for 2019, Edinburgh is ranked first in Scotland, eighth in the United Kingdom, and thirty-first in the world. The Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings placed this UK university in the top 50 in the world in 2020.
In the Guardian's University Guide league table for 2021, the University of Dundee is ranked among the top 20 UK universities. The National Student Survey 2020 ranked Dundee 11th among UK universities in terms of overall student satisfaction.
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History
The University of Dundee began as a University College in 1881, thanks to a generous donation from cousins Mary Ann Baxter and John Boyd Baxter. The Baxter family came from Dundee, Scotland, and made their fortune in jute mills, which were important during Scotland's industrial revolution.
The goal of establishing this educational institute was to "promote the education of both sexes and the study of Science, Literature, and the Fine Arts." Furthermore, the institute lacked a religious oath and had no plans to offer Divinity courses.
In 1897, the college university became a constituent college of the University of St. Andrews, and in 1967, it was granted independent status by Royal Charter, with the Queen Mother serving as its first chancellor.
Today, the University of Dundee has evolved into one of the UK's leading educational institutions, offering over 200 undergraduate degree combinations in a variety of subjects. The UK University created academic and research opportunities for both UK and non-UK students, providing them with the knowledge, experience, and technical skills required to stimulate local and global change.
The University is divided into ten academic colleges, each with its own research center and group. These are some examples:
· Jordan Stone College of Art and Design (which is one of the leading art schools in the UK)
· Business School Dentistry School
· Education and Social Work Schools
· Health Sciences College
· Humanities School
· Life Sciences School
· College of Medicine
· Science and Engineering School
· Social Sciences Department
Since gaining independence, this UK university has aggressively pursued growth and development. Aside from classes, the campus has four libraries spread across three campuses, with over 750 computers and other resources available to students throughout the year.
