The University of Dundee is a public research university in Dundee, Scotland. It was founded as a university college in 1881. It became a university in 1967. The university is known for its excellence in life sciences and medicine. It has a world-leading reputation for its research in areas such as cancer, diabetes, and tropical diseases. The University of Dundee is also known for its art and design school, which is one of the top in the UK.