Robert Gordon University provides industry led undergraduate and postgraduate courses leading to highly relevant awards and degrees.

Situated on one of the most beautiful campuses in the UK, the university provides facilities that will have a real influence on your capacity to learn.

Our teaching staff have an outstanding reputation for quality and academic research and our track record in graduate employment is amongst the best in the UK. Our range of degree courses include online degrees as well as traditional taught courses in subjects as diverse as art and design, management and engineering.

Resonating through our culture is the desire to foster collaborative relationships with local, regional and global communities to develop socially responsible citizens and promote ethical behaviour.

  • Schools and Departments

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    Robert Gordon University comprises eleven schools and several administration and support department which are situated at our Garthdee campus in Aberdeen.

  • Garthdee Campus

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    On the banks of the River Dee it has the very latest facilities to support your studies and leisure time.

  • Governance

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    The University is governed by the Board of Governors, with many functions delegated to the Principal and Vice Chancellor.

Our fantastic new campus

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  • Best university in Scotland for industry connections

    Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey has listed RGU as the top university in Scotland for its industry connections and engagement

    More on The Guardian University Guide

“I think Aberdeen is one of the best places to live in the UK, it has everything you need for a full and exciting life.”

Neil Marshall International Marketing Management MSc

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    A communal garden on the site of the old Craiginches Prison designed by a student from RGU’s Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment has been officially opened by the Scottish Housing Minister, Kevin Stewart MSP.  

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