Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Robert Gordon University is a university in Aberdeen, Scotland - Aberdeen, United Kingdom, ranked QS #QS World University Rankings 2027: 1001-1200 (topuniversities.com). 132 courses listed, scholarships available. Intakes: January and September.
Robert Gordon University (RGU) is a public university in Aberdeen, Scotland, with a single Garthdee riverside campus and eight academic schools. It markets itself on graduate employability and industry-linked courses, and says about 18,000 students from 152 nationalities study there. It offers September and January starts, and an International College pathway for Bangladeshi applicants with HSC, who are considered for entry via the college rather than direct Year 1. Self-funding international students are automatically considered for tuition discounts (undergraduate GBP 2,000 per year, Master's GBP 3,000).
- Single Garthdee riverside campus in Aberdeen with GBP 120 million invested in facilities
- 152 nationalities and an 80,000-strong international graduate community
- Ranked 1st in Scotland and 2nd in the UK for graduate employment rate (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022, per RGU)
- Automatic international scholarships: GBP 2,000 per year undergraduate, GBP 3,000 Master's
- January intake for many Master's courses and via International College for some undergraduate courses
- International College pathway (HSC route and pre-masters) for applicants who miss direct entry
- Instalment payment plans for self-funding international students
Courses (132)
- MSc Accounting and Finance — Postgraduate, 1 year
- BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Computing and Creative Design — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MSci Computing Science — Undergraduate, 5 years
- MSc Construction Project Management — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Corporate Communications and Public Affairs — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Cyber Security — Postgraduate, 1 year
- BSc (Hons) Cyber Security — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Criminology — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MSc Data Science — Postgraduate, 1 year
- BSc (Hons) Data Science with Artificial Intelligence — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MDRad Diagnostic Radiography — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MSc Digital Marketing — Postgraduate, 1 year
- BA (Hons) Digital Marketing — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Digital Marketing and Business Analytics — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MSc Drilling and Well Engineering — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Energy Management — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Energy Transitions and Sustainability — Postgraduate, 1 year
- BEng (Hons) Engineering Design — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MEng Engineering Design — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MSc Engineering Management — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MA Fashion & Textiles — Postgraduate, 1 year
- BA (Hons) Events Management — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Fashion Business — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Fashion and Textile Design - Fashion Design, Textile Design — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Fine Art - Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Moving Image — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA Fine Art — Postgraduate, 1 year
- BSc (Hons) Forensic and Analytical Science — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Film and Media — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Foundation in Art and Design — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MSc Financial Management — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Games Design and Development — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Healthcare Leadership — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Human Resource Management — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc IT for the Energy Industry — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Information Technology with Artificial Intelligence — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Information Technology with Business Intelligence — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Information Technology with Cyber Security — Postgraduate, 1 year
- BA (Hons) Accounting with Business Analytics — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MSc Information Technology — Postgraduate, 1 year
Frequently asked questions
Where is Robert Gordon University located?
Robert Gordon University is in Aberdeen, Scotland - Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
What courses does Robert Gordon University offer?
Robert Gordon University lists 132 courses on UnifinderAi, such as MSc Accounting and Finance, BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance, BSc (Hons) Computing and Creative Design, MSci Computing Science and MSc Construction Project Management. You can filter them by level, intake and fee.
What are the tuition fees at Robert Gordon University?
Published fees at Robert Gordon University: BA (Hons) Business with Marketing, 2026/27 international per year £18,940; MSci Computing Science, 2026/27 international per year £18,940; MSc Data Science (full time), 2026/27 international £21,090. The exact annual fee depends on the course — check each course's page.
What English language score do I need for Robert Gordon University?
The minimum is an IELTS overall score of 6. Accepted English tests include IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge English, LanguageCert Academic and Trinity ISE.
When are the intakes at Robert Gordon University?
Robert Gordon University runs intakes in January and September. The intake currently open for applications is January 2027, September 2027.
Does Robert Gordon University offer scholarships?
Yes. For example: RGU International Student Discount (Undergraduate) (GBP 2,000 per year of study); RGU International Student Discount (Master's) (GBP 3,000 (GBP 4,000 for Kenya, Indonesia, Nepal)); RGU International Merit-Based Scholarship (Master's) (GBP 8,000 discount).
How do I apply to Robert Gordon University?
The steps are: 1. Apply only through UnifinderAi — our counsellors check your eligibility, shortlist the right Robert Gordon University course and submit your application to the university for you (including the UCAS application for undergraduate courses) 2. Please do not apply directly to the university or through any other agent, portal or platform — duplicate applications can be delayed or withdrawn, and UnifinderAi can only support applications it submits 3. Upload your passport, SSC & HSC certificates and transcripts (plus Bachelor's certificate/transcript for Master's), IELTS/English proof, CV, Statement of Purpose and two references to your UnifinderAi dashboard 4. Receive your offer — UnifinderAi helps you meet any conditions and accept the offer 5. Prepare for the university's credibility / pre-CAS interview with UnifinderAi mock interviews 6. Pay the tuition fee deposit stated in your offer letter — only through the university's official payment method, as guided by UnifinderAi 7. Receive your CAS, then apply for the UK Student visa with UnifinderAi visa support (28-day bank statement, TB test at an approved IOM clinic in Bangladesh, IHS payment) 8. Arrange accommodation and flights, then travel to the UK and complete enrolment