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Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen, Scotland · University · Est. 1750

UK Rank #110 Star rating 1/6
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Overview

Robert Gordon University, usually shortened to RGU, is a public research university in Aberdeen, Scotland. It gained university status in 1992. Its origins lie in an educational institution set up in the 1700s by Robert Gordon, a merchant from Aberdeen, along with other bodies that delivered adult and technical education during the 1800s and early 1900s. Aberdeen has two universities, the other being the University of Aberdeen. RGU operates as a campus university in Garthdee, in the south-west part of the city. Teaching and research are organised across eleven academic schools. Degrees are awarded from BA and BSc level through to PhD, mainly in professional, technical, health and artistic fields and subjects connected to business and industry. Some traditional academic programmes, including the social sciences, are also available. Prospective students can choose from more than 70 undergraduate degrees and more than 300 courses across a range of subjects. Study routes include undergraduate, postgraduate, online learning, and short courses or professional development, with postgraduate options offered online, part-time or full-time. Scottish students can enter through Degree Link partnerships with affiliate colleges, and over 400 students each year join with advanced entry after completing an HNC or HND. ACCESS RGU is the university's widening participation initiative.

Tuition fees & costs

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Typical annual course fee

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UKPRN (UK Provider Reference Number)

10005500

The fees shown are the annual tuition figures published in official UK course data (Discover Uni), which cover home-student fee caps. They are not international fees: universities set those themselves and no open dataset publishes them, so we show no figure rather than estimate one. If you need a Student visa you will also pay the Immigration Health Surcharge. Always confirm the fee for your specific course with the university before applying.

About Robert Gordon University

Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, Scotland: UK university profile with entry requirements, fees and how to apply

Robert Gordon University, usually shortened to RGU, is a public research university in Aberdeen, Scotland. It gained university status in 1992. Its origins lie in an educational institution set up in the 1700s by Robert Gordon, a merchant from Aberdeen, along with other bodies that delivered adult and technical education during the 1800s and early 1900s. Aberdeen has two universities, the other being the University of Aberdeen.

RGU operates as a campus university in Garthdee, in the south-west part of the city. Teaching and research are organised across eleven academic schools. Degrees are awarded from BA and BSc level through to PhD, mainly in professional, technical, health and artistic fields and subjects connected to business and industry. Some traditional academic programmes, including the social sciences, are also available.

Prospective students can choose from more than 70 undergraduate degrees and more than 300 courses across a range of subjects. Study routes include undergraduate, postgraduate, online learning, and short courses or professional development, with postgraduate options offered online, part-time or full-time. Scottish students can enter through Degree Link partnerships with affiliate colleges, and over 400 students each year join with advanced entry after completing an HNC or HND. ACCESS RGU is the university's widening participation initiative.

Sources: Wikidata (CC0), rgu.ac.uk, Wikipedia

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Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Choose a course and check its start date and entry requirements. Undergraduate applications go through UCAS (the main deadline is 31 January; 14 October for Oxford, Cambridge, medicine, dentistry and veterinary); postgraduate courses usually take applications direct to the university. Scottish first degrees typically take four years, most others three.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic entry requirements. Offers are usually expressed as UCAS Tariff points or grades in A levels, Scottish Highers or an accepted international equivalent; international applicants are assessed on the equivalent of their own qualification.
  3. 3Meet the English language requirement. Most universities accept IELTS Academic or another accepted test; for a Student visa you may need a Secure English Language Test (SELT) from an approved provider, unless you are exempt.
  4. 4Accept your offer and request a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from the university, which must be a licensed student sponsor.
  5. 5Pay the Immigration Health Surcharge and apply for a Student visa on gov.uk, showing the maintenance funds required. Check gov.uk for the current fees and amounts before you apply.

Frequently asked questions

How is Robert Gordon University ranked?

UK national rank #110.

Sources

Last updated 06 Oct 2026. Information is provided for guidance, verify with official sources before applying.