Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1992
Overview
Robert Gordon University (RGU) is a public university in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK. It delivers industry-led undergraduate and postgraduate degrees across eight academic schools, covering subjects from Physiotherapy and Law to Architecture, Engineering, Management, and Art and Design. Located on a modern riverside campus in Garthdee, RGU has invested £120 million in state-of-the-art buildings and facilities. With 18,000 students representing over 152 nationalities, RGU is consistently recognised for graduate employability and student satisfaction, including being named Higher Educational Institution of the Year (The Herald Higher Education Awards 2026). It offers over 300 courses, including more than 125 online degrees, with intakes in September and January.
Fields of study
- Accounting and Finance
- Architecture, Construction and Surveying
- Art and Design
- Business and Management
- Communication, Marketing and Media
- Computing
- Energy
- Engineering
- Events, Tourism and Hospitality
- Fashion
- Health and Sport Science
- Information Management
- Law
- Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedic Practice
- Pharmacy and Life Sciences
- Social Studies
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- September, January
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- admissions@rgu.ac.uk
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Applied Psychology (opens in a new tab)Online | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| MSc International Marketing (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| MSc Public Health and Health Promotion (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.