The University of Dundee Economic Impact Study

In the spring of 2022, BiGGAR Economics was commissioned to assess the economic impact of the University of Dundee. The economic impact report was released in November.

This assessment found that the University of Dundee makes a significant contribution to Dundee and the Tay Cities Region, as well as the wider and global economy. The University of Dundee generated this impact from a wide range of activities, including;

  • improved productivity of the graduates of the University, as a result of their education at the University of Dundee;
  • the economic benefits of its research, such as improved health outcomes;
  • the direct employment it supports, and throughout its supply chain;
  • the students that it attracts to live, study and work in the area; and
  • the support it provides to the tourism and cultural sectors in Dundee City.

The University of Dundee generated £10 of GVA for the Scottish economy for every £1 it received from the Scottish Government.

The report found that the University of Dundee had a fundamental role across the city, including supporting the tourism sector, the development of the life sciences cluster and maintaining a vibrant population.

Further Reading

More information about our economic impact assessment for the University of Dundee can be found at the links below:

Posted 15.11.22

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