The 2000–01 season was the 92nd year of football played by Dundee United, and covers the period from 1 July 2000 to 30 June 2001.

Celtic knocked United out of the Tennent's Scottish Cup at the semi-final stage.

Sixteen players were signed during the 2000–01 season, with a total (public) transfer cost of around £350,000.

The players that joined Dundee United during the 2000-01 season, along with their previous club, are listed below.

Sixteen players left the club during the season with only one transfer - Scott McCulloch to Cardiff City - bringing in a fee (£100k).