Robert Gordon University

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Robert Gordon University (RGU) is in Aberdeen, Scotland’s third largest city, and is home to its state-of-the-art inspiring and modern campus. RGU works closely with industry and employers to deliver professional education and real-world research that transforms people and communities. It ensures graduates and workforces are equipped with the skills needed for the future, and its research delivers innovative solutions for some of society’s biggest challenges. 


Through the impact of its teaching excellence, its applied research and enterprise, the University promotes an inclusive, prosperous and sustainable society by improving quality of life, driving economic growth and creating equal opportunities for all. As an institution, and a community, RGU values curiosity, authenticity, approachability, collaboration, enterprise, ambition, respectfulness, and equality— values the University embeds in every aspect of what it does.
 

Facts & Stats

  • As well as being home to a vibrant community of students, Robert Gordon University is recognised for its rankings in student experience, graduate employability and quality of teaching.
  • RGU teaches over 300 courses covering a range of subject areas
  • RGU invested £120 million into the development of its state-of-the-art campus
  • The University is in the sparkling city of Aberdeen, top in Scotland for affordability (QS Best Student Cities 2025)
  • Top 3 in Scotland for teaching quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)
  • 3rd in Scotland for student support (The Mail University Guide 2025)
  • Top eight in the UK for careers on-track (The Mail University Guide 2025)
  • Top ten in the UK for 4 subjects (Complete University Guide 2025)
  • 2nd in Scotland for people and planet (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)

Student experience

Students are at the heart of everything RGU does and their time at RGU stretches far beyond the lecture theatres and library. RGU is proud to be top three in Scotland for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2025). The modern University was even awarded the University Alliance STAR Award for 2024 for outstanding student support.

Graduate Employability

RGU is committed to ensuring that when students graduate, they’re ready for whatever path they take into the future. RGU was proudly named 2nd in Scotland for careers-on track (The Mail University Guide 2025) and even has a dedicated scheme to optimise students’ employability called RGUplus.

Industry Connections

RGU’s links with industry, accrediting bodies and professional recognition ensure its courses respond quickly to changes in the marketplace, are of the highest quality, relevant and tailored to meet the ever-changing needs of employers. Business led workshops, guest lectures and placements provide an opportunity to interact, engage with and learn from a wide range of leading industry professionals from a variety of perspectives and sectors. 

Outstanding Quality of Teaching

The Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) awarded RGU ‘Gold Standard’, which is the highest accolade you can receive. TEF is the only UK government backed assessment of undergraduate teaching quality across higher education institutions and rates institutions according to their teaching quality, learning environment and student outcomes.

RGU’s Gold Award shows the added value and outstanding real-world impact that their excellent teaching has on their students. This is in no small part to the passion that their teaching staff have for their subjects, coupled with their wider world experiences that extend far beyond academia.

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