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Robert Gordon University, UK

  • Aberdeen, UK
  • Rank

    801-1000

  • Established

    1992

Overview

Total No. of International Students

16000+

Robert Gordan University, UK, is a public university. It is situated in Aberdeen. It originated from an educational institution founded in the 18th century by Robert Gordon. The educational establishment received its university status in 1992. It has two institutions of higher education in Aberdeen, Scotland. The university is ranked in the top 100 by the Complete University Guide UK Rankings and The Guardian University UK Rankings. The university has more than 16,000 international students from around 152 countries.

 

The university has a solid track record of giving students employment chances. Additionally, it has one of the highest employment rates among all of the universities in the nation for graduates or students who continue their postgraduate studies six months after graduating. It keeps up a sizable alum network across the country. Gordon Duthie, an accomplished musician, singer, and songwriter, Maxwell Hutchinson, a broadcaster, architect, and guitarist, Hannah Miley, an Olympian and swimmer and Frank Chapman, a businessman, are just a few of the notable alumni of the university.

 

Why Choose Robert Gordon University?

Robert Gordan University is an innovative, accessible, impactful and professionally-minded university. Their applied learning, strong industry links, state-of-the-art facilities and demand-driven courses ensure you are ready for the world of work.

 

Below are some of the reasons why you should choose Robert Gordon University.

Rankings and Reputation

The university ranks in the 1000-1200 band by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. The Complete University Guide UK Rankings and the Guardian University Guide UK Rankings also ranked the university in the top 100. The university is ranked 2nd in Scotland for learning opportunities and academic support and 1st for employability.

 

Employability

The university ranks high when it comes to excellent job opportunities. The university helps its students find jobs whether they are currently enrolled or have graduated. Their employability programmes allow you to build a personal employability profile to record and evidence the skills you gain during and after your studies.

 

Industry Connections

Robert Gordan University is well connected to the industry to ensure our courses are relevant, of the highest quality and tailored to meet current and future needs. It provides you with the academic and interpersonal skills needed to thrive in your career and adapt to the changing demands of the workplace. Several opportunities are provided during your degree, including industry guest lectures, placements, live projects and business challenges.

 

Placements

The placement team supports you in finding relevant work experience opportunities with local, national and international organisations. Most of our courses offer placement or work experience opportunities for six hours, six or twelve weeks, six months or a year. These opportunities will provide hands-on experience to enhance your CV and help build your network.

 

Key Features

Here is a list of some more key features below:

  • Ranked 1 in Scotland for employability

  • More than 300 courses across different subject ranges

  • Ranked 1 in Scotland for industry connections

  • Third largest provider of online Master’s courses

  • Ranked 83rd by the Guardian University UK Rankings

  • Ranked 65th by the Complete UK Rankings University Guide UK Rankings

  • 2nd in Scotland for learning opportunities and academic support

 

Robert Gordon University Courses & Fees

Robert Gordon University Courses

Robert Gordon University courses are industry-led undergraduate and postgraduate courses leading to highly relevant awards and degrees. The university offers more than 300 courses across different subject ranges. University’s courses are ranked in the top spots by Complete University Guide UK Rankings and The Guardian UK Rankings. The courses available are in different fields of study ranging from media and communication to engineering to social work. The university also offers over 75 short courses in various fields and many online master's courses.

The list of the courses available at Robert Gordon University is mentioned below.

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Admission Criteria

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.

The university is one of the most prestigious universities in the UK. The university has relatively easier admission criteria than most of the other universities in the UK.

For undergraduate courses, the institute accepts applications with more than 60% in high school. For most postgraduate courses, the requirement is above 55% in an undergraduate degree.

The English proficiency test score is accepted for the application. You can also go for the TOEFL or Pearson Test of English in place of IELTS. Students can check the table below to know the admission criteria of Robert Gordon University.

At Robert Gordon University acceptance rate is 69% which varies annually, depending on various factors such as the level of study, program, and pool of applicants in a given cycle.

 

Robert Gordon University Entry Requirements

Eligibility

Undergraduate

Post Graduate

Doctorate (PhD)

Academics

Above 2.67 GPA

Above 2.67 GPA

Above 2.67 GPA

IELTS

Above 5.5

Above 6.0

Above 6.0

TOEFL

Above 80

Above 88

Above 88

PTE

Above 56

Above 61

Above 61

LOR

Required

Required

Required

Work Experience

Accepted

Accepted

Accepted

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Robert Gordon University Scholarships

Robert Gordon University scholarships are of a wide range for international students. Some of the best scholarships the university offers for undergraduate and postgraduate students are mentioned below:

S.No. Scholarship Name Max Scholarship amount Scholarship Type Number of Awards
1 Chevening Scholarship University Tuition fees, monthly stipend, travel costs to and from the UK, arrival allowance, departure allowance, one visa application cost, travel grant to attend Chevening events in the UK.

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