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Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Why study at Robert Gordon University?
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
Robert Gordon University in numbers
- 1Campus
- 1750Founded
- 1001–1200QS World Ranking 2027
- 801–1000THE World Ranking 2027
- #92Guardian 2026
- #108THE REF ranking 2021
- 30,000Students
- 201–300THE Impact 2026
Rankings
How it ranks
1001–1200
QS World University Rankings 2027
801–1000
Times Higher Education World Rankings 2027
#92
The Guardian University Guide 2026
#108
Times Higher Education REF Rankings 2021
201–300
Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Rankings 2026
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Campus locations
Garthdee Campus
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.
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Scholarships
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- RGU International Student Discount for Undergraduate Students
- Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate Scholarship
- RGU International Merit Based Scholarship for Masters Students
- RGU International Student January Scholarship for Master's Students
- RGU Early Deposit Payment Discount
- Accommodation Scholarship for EU Students
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