Overview
Robert Gordon University, commonly called RGU, is a public university in the city of Aberdeen, Scotland. It became a university in 1992, and originated from an educational institution founded in the 18th century by Robert Gordon, a prosperous Aberdeen merchant, and various institutions which provided adult education and technical education in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
The university awards degrees in a wide range of disciplines from BA/BSc to PhD, primarily in (but not limited to) professional, technical and artistic disciplines and those most applicable to business and industry. A number of traditional academic degree programmes are also offered, such as in the social sciences. Disciplines available include the social sciences, life sciences, engineering, computing science, pharmacy, nursing, allied health professions, social work, law, accountancy, business administration, management, journalism, fine art, applied arts and design, and architecture.
15,000 Students
Location
Learning
TEF Rating
Courses Available
- Accounting, Business, Management and Marketing
- Architecture, Building, Planning and Design
- Biology and Biomedical Sciences
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Engineering
- Health Professions
- Hospitality and Culinary
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Law and Legal Studies
- Recreation, Sports and Fitness Studies
- Veterinary, Agricultural and Food Sciences
- Visual and Performing Arts
Applying
How to Apply?
For International Students
(in lieu of IELTS)
Deadlines and Important Dates
Cost and Scholarships
(For International Students)
Types of Scholarships Available
Scholarships
RGU International Student Discount for Undergraduate Students
| Total Worth | £3,000 discount towards one year of undergraduate tuition fees |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | be classed by the University as an international fee payer for tuition fee payment be a self-funding student be applying to enter year 1 of an undergraduate course at RGU |
| Available for International Students | Yes |
| Application Deadline | -- |
Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate Scholarship
| Total Worth | One full year’s tuition fee |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | Be classed as the university as either an international or European fee payer. be applying to directly enter either year 1 or year 2 of an undergraduate course at RGU. hold an offer from Robert Gordon University for a full time on campus undergraduate course |
| Available for International Students | Yes |
| Application Deadline | July 5 |
| Other Details | Selection of successful awardee is based on academic merit. |
RGU SPORT Scholarship
| Total Worth | awarded to support travel, training, equipment and competition expenses accrued during the academic year. |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | All countries are eligible for this scholarship, funding or discount. |
| Available for International Students | Yes |
| Application Deadline | August 21 |
| Other Details | Scholarships are offered on an annual basis to athletes who are at, or close to, national standard in their given sport. |