Dundee is small enough that mostly everything is within walking or biking distance, but it still has a decent-sized city centre with plenty of shops and the Overgate Shopping Centre. It's on the water, which I like both for the views and the climate, although it does get quite windy. The city is old enough to have plenty of history, but is making a huge effort to modernise, and is definitely an up-and-coming city with huge developments along the waterfront [like] the new V&A [Victoria and Albert Museum]. (Second year student, University of Dundee)
What Dundee's famous for...
Comics
The iconic comics The Beano and The Dandy were born here.

Dundee nightlife, according to students
Design
From jewellery, to video games, as well as the only V&A Museum of Design outside London, Dundee might be the UK's hidden gem for design.
Dundee nightlife, according to students
Marmalade
Paddington Bear’s favourite preserve was cooked up here by a resourceful merchant’s wife, who had an abundance of Seville oranges to use up.
Student life in Dundee
Local gems, tips, and things to do, as recommended by students.
Low on cash
Treat yourself
Friday night out
Sunday chilling
When family visit
Feeling cultural
Catch up with mates
Grab a bite
Dundee in pictures
The V&A
The V&A during sunset. (Ellie Brown, second year student at University of Dundee)

Living in Dundee, according to students
The Law
The view from Law Hill. It shows the whole of Dundee, and makes me feel happy that it’s my home away from home. (Erin McCabe, third year student at University of Dundee)

Broughty Ferry Castle
Getting ready for dolphin-spotting in front of Broughty Ferry Castle. (University of Dundee student)

Living in Dundee, according to students
Street art
Comic character Wullie saying, 'Jings, crivvens, help ma boab!' – peak Dundee street art. (University of Dundee student)

Living in Dundee
Housing, travel, and budgeting tips.Where you'll find students
- Stobswell
- Perth Road
- Blackness Road
Local transport
- Weekly ticket: £10.80
- Stagecoach Dundee 7 Day Student MegaRider
- Bus
Student money tips
[You] can park near Perth Road for free: Blackness Road, Blackness Avenue, Annfield Road, Pedie Street... The lanes around Perth Road have free parking, but [it's] a nightmare to find a space. (Second year student, University of Dundee)
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