University of Abertay

University of Abertay
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Centred around a complex of buildings in Dundee's Bell Street, the University of Abertay was established in 1994. It was originally constituted as the Dundee Technical Institute in 1888. It was renamed Dundee Institute of Art and Technology (1933) and Dundee College of Technology (1975). It has been offering degree-level education since 1945. Today the University has over 5000 students and 600 staff. Its specialisms include a centre for computer games and virtual entertainment.

Famous graduates include Lord Simpson of Dunkeld (Managing Director of GEC plc) and Brian Souter (who founded the international bus group, Stagecoach Holdings plc).

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