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Robert Gordon University

Location

Garthdee Campus, Aberdeen United Kingdom

Ranking

# 901-950QS World University Rankings

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82Undergraduate programs

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149Postgraduate programs

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About Robert Gordon University

Robert Gordon University (RGU) is a dynamic, modern place to study with an international reputation for providing high quality education from undergraduate through to PhD level. Our diverse and exciting range of degree programmes are taught in state-of-the-art facilities by specialists who maintain close links with the world of work. A number of our postgraduate courses are available via distance learning through the University's online learning environment. Today RGU delivers more than 300 courses to over 15,000 students from 120 countries. A £120 million construction project at our Garthdee campus was completed in 2013 and provides our students and staff with state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities. Government statistics show that RGU is a top UK university for graduate employment (HESA Destination of UK Leavers' Survey 2013/14, published August 2015).

About Robert Gordon University

Robert Gordon University (RGU) is a dynamic, modern place to study with an international reputation for providing high quality education from undergraduate through to PhD level. Our diverse and exciting range of degree programmes are taught in state-of-the-art facilities by specialists who maintain close links with the world of work. A number of our postgraduate courses are available via distance learning through the University's online learning environment. Today RGU delivers more than 300 courses to over 15,000 students from 120 countries. A £120 million construction project at our Garthdee campus was completed in 2013 and provides our students and staff with state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities. Government statistics show that RGU is a top UK university for graduate employment (HESA Destination of UK Leavers' Survey 2013/14, published August 2015).

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Robert Gordon University is a dynamic modern university with an international reputation for providing high quality education at the undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD level. The university is consistently placed amongst the top universities due to its approach to postgraduate employment.
When it comes to graduate employment, Robert Gordon University is top university in the UK with 97.7% of students graduating with first degrees (HESA Destination of UK Leavers’ Survey 2013/14). Since employers want more than just a degree, 90% of our courses offer placements from six weeks to a year and the university has links with over 80 universities in 24 countries for study abroad programmes.

The university has a diverse and exciting range of undergraduate courses all taught in state-of-the-art facilities, helping you to progress and develop skills within your chosen subject. The new £120 million campus development enables the university to realise its ambition to deliver the best riverside campus in Europe for all students to enjoy with local buses taking you right into campus.

Robert Gordon University (RGU) is a dynamic, modern place to study with an international reputation for providing high quality education from undergraduate through to PhD level. RGU’s diverse and exciting range of degree programmes are taught in state-of-the-art facilities by specialists who maintain close links with the world of work. The new £120 million campus development enables the university to realise its goal of delivering the best riverside campus in Europe.

RGU is one of the top UK Universities for postgraduate employability, with a 98.5% employment rate (HESA Destination of UK Leavers’ Survey 2013/14). All of RGU’s programmes are designed to offer an effective combination of academic study and practical experience, developed in close consultation with industry. Many RGU courses hold professional accreditations such as AMBA, RICS, CIMA and many more. RGU’s postgraduate courses are suitable for individuals with an undergraduate degree or alternatively some courses will allow entry to those with appropriate working experience in industry.

Robert Gordon University attracts a vast range of nationalities with high quality professional courses that offer close industry links and excellent employment prospects. For more information, visit International Students.

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University information

Bachelor

1100+
2+
6+
80+

Master

2+
6+
88+
10,924
79%
21%
3,063
54%
46%
571
75%
25%

Tuition fee and scholarships

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Rankings & ratings

Robert Gordon University is one of the top public universities in Aberdeen, United Kingdom. It is ranked #901-950 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

QS World University Rankings

  • 2014
    # 701+
  • 2015
    # 701+
  • 2016
    #701+
  • 2017
    #701+
  • 2018
    #801-1000
  • 2019
    #801-1000
  • 2020
    #801-1000
  • 2021
    #801-1000
  • 2022
    #801-1000
  • 2023
    #801-1000
  • 2024
    #901-950
  • 2025
    #901-950

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