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Each year, students from more than 60 countries choose to study with Abertay University. Wherever you are in the world – from Algeria to Zimbabwe and all points in between – your journey to Abertay starts here.
Our official representatives, also known as accredited agents, are based around the globe and provide local support to help you connect with Abertay University. They can guide you through every step of your application and help make your transition to studying in the UK as smooth as possible.
Abertay University is proudly committed to the Agent Quality Framework, developed by the British Universities’ International Liaison Association (BUILA) and the British Council.
In signing this pledge, we're committed to:
Empowering student choice and enabling informed decision making
Ensuring strong agent governance and professionalism
Promoting ethical practices, professional knowledge and competency
Increasing transparency and accountability in all our partnerships
All of the listed Country Representatives have provided us with evidence that they are trained by the British Council and have up to date awareness about UKVI Laws and compliance.
A Student and Parent’s Guide to Choosing an Education Agent
Ready to start exploring? Please contact us for further information on the agents we work with in your region.
Applicants from Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, some north Indian states and Ghana need to apply using approved agents. Find out more.
Our agents have expert knowledge of Abertay University and can support you through every stage of your application journey. These are some of the benefits of using one of our agents:
Provide information and advice about Abertay University, our range of courses and scholarships, and life in Dundee.
Help you choose the university and course which is right for you.
Advise you on our entry requirements, applications processes and deadlines.
Submit your application to study at Abertay University and track your application's progress.
Assist you with your visa application, accommodation options and pre-departure preparations.
Liaise with the university on your behalf if necessary.
Please note: our agents cannot make offers of study on behalf of Abertay University. All admissions decisions are made directly by the University.
Before engaging an agent, we recommend you clarify any service charges and understand what services are included.
You should NEVER pay tuition fees or deposits to an agent - all payments must be made directly to the University.
Our accredited representatives are contracted partners who are remunerated by us for the services they provide.
We regularly review agent performance and take student feedback into account to ensure all partners maintain our high standards of integrity and professionalism.
While agents are not authorised to collect tuition fees on behalf of Abertay, they may charge for their own advisory services. If an agent charges a fee, they must clearly explain:
What the fee covers.
When it's due.
Whether it's refundable.
If you're unsure about any charges, please ask your agent for clarification before proceeding.
Depending on your offer conditions, you may be required to pay:
A non-refundable prepayment of 50% of your tuition fee before receiving your unconditional offer; and/or
Full payment of your tuition fees before course registration.
You can view international tuition fees here.
Abertay University provides the following free of charge, including applications submitted via agents:
Application processing.
Scholarship application processing (for Abertay Overseas Scholarships).
International student orientation and arrival support.
If there are no agents in your country or region, please contact the International Recruitment Team directly for advice regarding your application. You can email them on: international@abertay.ac.uk.
Please download our Guide to Using our Agents
Please contact us if you have any questions (international@abertay.ac.uk)
If you used the services of an Agent, we would be grateful if you could provide us with some feedback using this Agent Feedback Form. This includes any complaints you have about using one of our contracted agents. Your responses are confidential and will not affect your studies. Feedback on our agent services contributes to our commitment to the Agent Quality Framework.
Abertay University takes all concerns about the conduct or professionalism of its representatives very seriously. If you wish to raise a concern or make a complaint about an education agent, please contact us at international@abertay.ac.uk
If you are applying to Abertay University from Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, some Indian states and Ghana, you must apply through, and remain supported by, one of our accredited agents. This covers applications from the following:
Bangladesh
India - Haryana
India - Punjab
India - Tamil Nadu
India - Uttar Pradesh
India - Gujarat
India - Telangana
Nepal
Pakistan
Ghana
Our trusted agents will guide you through the application process, help you prepare the required documentation and liaise with the University on your behalf.
Please contact the International Recruitment Team at international@abertay.ac.uk to be connected to an accredited agent in your country/state.
Applications from these countries/states can only be processed when they are linked to an approved Abertay agent. Only agents formally working with Abertay are authorised to support applications from these countries/states.