Does Abertay University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Abertay University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Abertay University. This rating has decreased by 13% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Abertay University?

62% of Abertay University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Abertay University 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Abertay University?

Lecturer (13) , Graduate Student (3) , Research Assistant (3) , Teaching Assistant (3) , KTP Associate (2) , Module Assistant (2)

What are the pros of working at Abertay University according to real employee reviews?

"Great colleagues and students." ((in 8 reviews)); "Staff are friendly and committed to the students and supporting each other" ((in 7 reviews)); "Great working environment." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Abertay University according to real employee reviews?

"Departmental bullying, ignorance of this which leads to extreme escalation of situations." ((in 7 reviews)); "Detached and delusional senior managers." ((in 4 reviews)); "Useless senior management who are almost entirely "internal candidates" who bullied their way through to the top in a bullying and corrupt culture, cover up for each other (like Pyongyang democracy)." ((in 3 reviews)); "No communication throughout departments or even within teams, especially not from managers downwards" ((in 3 reviews))

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Abertay University Reviews

3.6

62% would recommend to a friend

(77 total reviews)

Nigel Seaton

61% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (77 reviews)

Abertay University has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 77 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Abertay University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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5.0

14 Apr 2026

Good place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Friendly staff and laid back workplace

Cons

No cons that I can think of

1.0

4 Nov 2025

Exclusive and misogynistic culture, HR and leadership protect academics; a toxic and unsafe environment.

Professonal services associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Some dedicated and supportive colleagues; opportunities to develop organisational and project management skills.

Cons

Exclusionary and misogynistic culture; lack of accountability at senior levels; HR and management protect poor behaviour; toxic and unsafe environment.

5.0

9 Sept 2025

Great place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Amazing staff, welcoming and friendly environment.

Cons

Can be difficult to suggest change unless already in a senior position.

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