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Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

  • Cost of Living£ 14,400
  • Tuition Fee From£ 7,210
  • Country Rank-
  • Batch Strength8,899
  • Global Diversity14.1%
  • Gender Ratio39:61

Overview

About

Robert Gordon University  is a public university located in the city of Aberdeen, Scotland. It was founded in 1750 as the Robert Gordon's Hospital and later became a technical college before being granted university status in 1992. The university evolved from the various educational institutions that grew up in Aberdeen to offer adults technical, vocational, and artistic training, primarily during the evenings and part-time. The university saw several mergers with the Technical College and the Institute of Technology and ramped up its research and started providing degree-level education. Finally, it achieved university status in 1992.

 

The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree programmes across various faculties such as engineering, health, business and design. There are 114 undergraduate and 111 graduate programmes at the university. The institution has 11 schools that each conduct academic programmes. Departments are inside each school and are overseen by a head of the school. To support the activities of the institution, there are also many administrative departments. All of these academic departments are located on the main campus of the university. These eleven schools are:

  • Aberdeen Business School
  • School of Applied Social Studies
  • School of Computing
  • School of Creative and Cultural Business
  • School of Engineering
  • Gray's School of Art
  • School of Health Sciences
  • The Law School
  • School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedic Practice
  • School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences
  • The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment

Ranking

Robert Gordon University is located in Aberdeen, Scotland, and is known for its strong focus on professional education. Some of its top courses include Nursing, Architecture, Engineering, Computing, and Business Management. In terms of rankings, for 2025, Robert Gordon University is placed 901st globally in the QS World University Rankings and 94th in the UK according to The Complete University Guide. Looking at 2024 rankings, the university holds the 801st position in the Times Higher Education (THE) rankings and 98th place in The Guardian University Rankings. The Complete University Guide ranked it 92nd for 2024. In 2023, Robert Gordon University maintained its 801st position in the QS World University Rankings, was ranked 1001st in the THE rankings, placed 93rd in The Guardian University Rankings, and improved to 103rd in The Complete University Guide. These rankings suggest that while Robert Gordon University has seen some fluctuations in its position across different ranking systems, it has generally maintained a consistent presence in global rankings and has shown some improvement in national rankings over the past few years.
 

Robert Gordon University - QS Ranking 2025

In the QS World University Rankings for 2025, Robert Gordon University is ranked 901st globally. It held the 801st position in both 2024 and 2023.

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

Europe

-

394

-

World University

801

801

901

 

Robert Gordon University - THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2024

In the Times Higher Education (THE) rankings for 2024, Robert Gordon University is positioned at 801st place. It was ranked 1001st in both 2023 and 2022.

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

University

1001

1001

801

 

Robert Gordon University - The Guardian Ranking 2024

In The Guardian University Rankings for 2024, Robert Gordon University is ranked 98th. It was 93rd in 2023 and 83rd in 2022.

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

University

83

93

98

 

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Robert Gordon University - The Complete University Guide Ranking 2025

In The Complete University Guide rankings for 2025, Robert Gordon University is ranked 94th in the UK. It was 92nd in 2024 and 103rd in 2023.

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

UK University

103

92

94

 

Robert Gordon University - THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2024

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

Engineering

-

801

601

 

Robert Gordon University - The Guardian Ranking 2024

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

Accounting and Finance

81

80

61

Architecture

34

34

42

Business and Management

44

57

69

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

48

55

45

Journalism

41

25

30

Law

81

77

74

Mechanical Engineering

29

35

44

Media and Film Studies

66

54

59

Sociology and Social Policy

65

77

91

 

Robert Gordon University - The Complete University Guide Ranking 2025

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

Accounting and Finance

47

51

58

Architecture

34

50

49

Art and Design

75

59

56

Business and Management Studies UK

65

55

55

Communication and Media Studies

76

53

46

Computer Science

61

76

73

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

53

54

48

Law

98

83

78

Mechanical Engineering

45

51

52

Nursing

66

67

66

Sociology

92

-

-

 

Course Ranking

 

B.A.

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Sociology and Social Policy

65

77

91

The Complete University Guide - Sociology

-

92

-

The Complete University Guide - Art and Design

-

75

59

 

B.Arch

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Architecture

34

34

42

The Complete University Guide - Architecture

-

34

50

 

B.E. / B.Tech

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Electronic and Electrical Engineering

48

55

45

The Guardian - Mechanical Engineering

29

35

44

The Complete University Guide - Electrical and Electronic Engineering

-

53

54

The Complete University Guide - Mechanical Engineering

-

45

51

The Complete University Guide - Computer Science

-

61

76

 

Learn More About: Robert Gordon University Courses

 

B.J.M.C.

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Media and Film Studies

66

54

59

The Guardian - Journalism

41

25

30

The Complete University Guide - Communication and Media Studies

-

76

53

 

BBA

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Business and Management

44

57

69

The Guardian - Accounting and Finance

81

80

61

The Complete University Guide - Accounting and Finance

-

47

51

The Complete University Guide - Business and Management Studies UK

-

65

55

 

BSN

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Complete University Guide - Nursing

66

67

66

 

LL.B.

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Law

81

77

74

The Complete University Guide - Law

-

98

83

 

MS

Ranked by

2023

2024

THE (Times Higher Education) - Engineering

801

601

 

Accounting & Commerce

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Accounting and Finance

81

80

61

The Complete University Guide - Accounting and Finance

-

47

51

 

Architecture & Planning

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Architecture

34

34

42

The Complete University Guide - Architecture

-

34

50

 

Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing )

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Complete University Guide - Art and Design

75

59

56

 

Business & Management Studies

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Business and Management

44

57

69

The Complete University Guide - Business and Management Studies UK

-

65

55

 

Engineering

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

THE (Times Higher Education) - Engineering

-

801

601

The Guardian - Electronic and Electrical Engineering

48

55

45

The Guardian - Mechanical Engineering

29

35

44

The Complete University Guide - Electrical and Electronic Engineering

-

53

54

The Complete University Guide - Mechanical Engineering

-

45

51

 

Humanities & Social Sciences

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Sociology and Social Policy

65

77

91

The Complete University Guide - Sociology

-

92

-

 

Law

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Law

81

77

74

The Complete University Guide - Law

-

98

83

 

Mass Communication & Media

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Media and Film Studies

66

54

59

The Guardian - Journalism

41

25

30

The Complete University Guide - Communication and Media Studies

-

76

53

 

Nursing

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Complete University Guide - Nursing

66

67

66

 

Science

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Complete University Guide - Computer Science

61

76

73

 

Computer Science

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Complete University Guide - Computer Science

61

76

73

 

Electrical Engineering

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Complete University Guide - Electrical and Electronic Engineering

53

54

48

 

Electronics Engineering

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Electronic and Electrical Engineering

48

55

45

 

Mechanical Engineering

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Mechanical Engineering

29

35

44

The Complete University Guide - Mechanical Engineering

-

45

51

 

Accounting

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Accounting and Finance

81

80

61

The Complete University Guide - Accounting and Finance

-

47

51

 

Journalism

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Journalism

41

25

30

 

Sociology

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Sociology and Social Policy

65

77

91

The Complete University Guide - Sociology

-

92

-

Year

QS Ranks

US News Ranks

2025

#901 - 950

-

2023

#801 - 1000

-

2022

#801 - 1000

-

2021

#801 - 1000

#158

Facilities

Robert Gordon University facilities are plentily available for students, staff and faculty including:

Library: The Sir Ian Wood Building houses the main library, which has a large collection of books, journals, and electronic resources, as well as study spaces and computer labs. It is open to all students, staff and faculty. They have full access to the various facilities and resources the library has to offer. The library is open all 7 days of the week, students will have to refer to the timings on the library’s website.  

 

Accommodation: The university provides a range of accommodation options for students, including halls of residence and private sector accommodation. There are 4 residence halls in total with 903 rooms. There are a number of amenities accessible, including TV, parking, controlled lighting in public spaces, solar panels on the roof for lighting, lounge areas, laundry rooms, kitchens with sinks and showers, and a 24-hour office on-site.

There is a bed, a drawer, a table, a chair, a mirror, a tiled floor, a trash can, a cabinet, and a dresser in the room.

 

Cafeteria Services: There are 5 food outlets on campus in all the main buildings on the Garthdee Campus. They are ‘53.3 degrees’ in the Sir Ian Wood building offering food prepared from local ingredients. ‘Fresh off the chopping board’, ‘Costa’, ‘Subway’ and ‘EatRGU’ in the Riverside building and the Ishbel Gordon building offer breakfast items. 

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Courses

Admission

Acceptance Rate

Robert Gordon University acceptance rate is 73% for students. This is a competitive number and admissions here might be dicey. Students should aim to score high grades and submit documents on time for added advantage at RGU. 

 

Robert Gordon University Entry Requirements

Students wishing to apply here should make sure to procure a decent GPA in all their semesters at the high school or college level. They may also be asked to give an interview for certain programmes or an entrance exam if needed. The admission committee will also have a look at students' extracurricular activities throughout their academic records at previous institutions. Volunteering at NGOs may also give them brownie points to be accepted at this university. Apart from that Robert Gordon University’s entry requirements for undergraduate and graduate are given in detail below: 

 

Application Portal

  • UG: UCAS
  • PG: University website

English Language Requirement

  • IELTS:  6.0
  • TOEFL: 80

Additional Documents

  • Transcripts
  • 2-3 LORs
  • SOP
  • Two passport-sized photographs
  • CAS statement

 

Robert Gordon University Fees

Robert Gordon University’s Fees structure for its multidisciplinary undergraduates and graduate courses is given below: 

  • B.S Nursing - Adult - £14,250 /Yr
  • B.S Computer Science -  £14,250 /Yr
  • B.S Cyber Security- £14,250 /Yr
  • M.Sc Petroleum Production Engineering- £19,030 /Yr
  • B.Eng Electronic and Electrical Engineering - £14,250 /Yr
  • B.S Applied Bioscience - £14,250 /Yr

 

Robert Gordon University Placements

Robert Gordon University’s Placements system or Career Services provide a range of services to help students with their career. From preparing and updating CVs, writing job applications and interview techniques to CV workshops and one-to-one careers advice sessions, there is plenty for them to take advantage of. Within 15 months of graduation, 96.1% of RGU alumni begin their search for employment opportunities in the UK or continue their higher education. Graduates from Robert Gordon University earn an average salary of £ 24,000 and a maximum salary of £ 40,000. According to LinkedIn data, Operations and Business Development employs the most recent grads, followed by Engineering, Healthcare Services and Information Technology.

Scholarship

These are Robert Gordon University’s scholarships for international students:

 

Name Of The Scholarship

Eligibility

Scholarship

Chevening Scholarship

Typically awarded to one year Master’s degree students

Fully funds scholarships in 2024 including flights, accommodation, and course fees.

Vice-Chancellor’s Undergraduate Scholarship

Awarded to international undergraduate students admitted to any undergraduate degree at Robert Gordon University (RGU).

Varying scholarship amounts

RGU International Student Discount for Undergraduate Students

For full time on-campus undergraduate courses entering year one or two.

3,000 GBP discount 

Finances

Most international students are obligated to show proof of sufficient funds in order to obtain a visa. While some students may have the opportunity to make use of scholarships, not all students cut the eligibility to get a scholarship or a grant. Moreover, not all scholarships cover 100% of your study abroad expenses. At such times, most students resort to acquiring education loans to avoid the financial hassles associated with studying at Robert Gordon University. For Indian students, UniCreds is the ideal education loan marketplace if you’re looking for low-interest rates and free consultation services!

 

Accommodation

There are several student housing options available for students planning to attend Robert Gordon University. You may select from a wide choice of affordable yet elegant student flats, halls of residence, studios, ensuites, and more! You have the option of staying on campus in the university halls of residence or in a private residence. Because of their proximity to the university, on-campus housing options may be ideal; nevertheless, they tend to fill up fast and are more expensive.


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Cost of Living

Aberdeen is a city located in the northeast of Scotland, United Kingdom. It is the third most populous city in Scotland, with a population of around 228,000. The city is known for its rich maritime and industrial heritage, as well as its beautiful coastal and rural landscapes. Aberdeen is home to a number of notable landmarks, including Marischal College, the second-largest granite building in the world, and St. Machar's Cathedral, a medieval church dating back to the 12th century. A considerable amount of students flock to this city each year to pursue their higher education. Since the city is also a haven when it comes to housing which is cheap and for most parts economical. Students therefore also get to divulge in the vibrant nightlife in another one of Scotland’s cities which never sleeps!
 

 

Particulars

Cost (Monthly)

Off-Campus Accommodation 

£553

On-Campus Accommodation

£680

Transportation

£76

Food Cost

£359

Entertainment

£30

Groceries

£112

Clothes

£70

Total Cost of Living with Off Campus Accommodation 

£1,446

Total Cost of Living with On Campus Accommodation 

£1,573

Annual Cost of Living

£17,352

 

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