FOR the fourth year running, Abertay University computer games degrees have been ranked the best in Europe.
The prestigious annual Princeton Review has again rated Abertay as number one in Europe for undergraduate level games courses and the university is again ranked within the top dozen institutions in the world to offer postgraduate degrees in the discipline.
The accolade comes after months of celebrations last year, marking 20 years since Abertay launched the world’s first computer games degrees in 1997, leading to Dundee becoming a global hub for the industry.
In the review, Abertay was ranked 19th in the world for undergraduate computer games courses, equalling last year’s result.
Now in its ninth year, the review is a recognised benchmark for excellence in the sector and analyses the quality of academic teaching. With more than 40 questions, the survey also covers a wide range of other topics, from faculty credentials to career achievements.
Robert Franek, The Princeton Review’s editor in chief said: “Game design is an exciting field and for students aspiring to work in this field, the schools on our list offer extraordinary opportunities to launch a career in this industry.
“We want to help students find the best program for their needs and interests. The top schools on our lists have outstanding faculties and great facilities which will give students the skills and experience they need to pursue a career in this dynamic and burgeoning field.”
Head of Abertay’s School of Design and Informatics, Professor Gregor White said: “The Princeton Review is highly respected the world over by those in the games industry, so for our degree courses to be ranked best in Europe for a fourth consecutive year is hugely pleasing for all of us at Abertay.”
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