

University profile
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
About
Robert Gordon University is a public university in Aberdeen, Scotland, tracing its origins to an educational foundation endowed by merchant Robert Gordon in 1750 and granted university title in 1992. It has a professional and vocational focus, with established provision in engineering, energy, health professions, computing, business, architecture and art and design, and close links to industry in north-east Scotland.
At a glance
Rankings
#1092
QS World University Rankings 2027
801–1000
Times Higher Education World Rankings 2026
Where you'll study
The university's single campus on the banks of the River Dee in south-west Aberdeen, housing all schools including Aberdeen Business School and Gray's School of Art.
Somewhere to live
Single en-suite rooms on Holburn Street between the campus and the city centre; rate shown is the 2026/27 49-week rate.
Single rooms with partial en-suite located on the Garthdee campus itself; rate shown is the 2026/27 49-week rate. · Garthdee Campus
Funding
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Single en-suite rooms reserved for postgraduate and mature students; rate shown is the 2026/27 49-week rate.
The university's largest halls, offering single standard and en-suite rooms in self-catered flats near Aberdeen city centre; rate shown is the 2026/27 49-week standard room rate.
Prices are indicative — bookings are made directly with the university or provider.