Robert Gordon University

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Robert Gordon University is an innovative, impactful, and professionally focused institution offering demand-led teaching and research.

RGU offers a high-quality vocational education and relevant curriculum which provides learners with the skills they require to thrive throughout their career. As a result, the university has a reputation for producing graduates that are highly sought after by employers. Over the last decade RGU has consistently had one of the best records of any UK university for graduate level employment. Teaching, learning and the student experience is at the heart of our education, and we aim to provide students with an excellent experience that will enable them to raise their aspirations and thrive in their professional careers as global citizens. To achieve this, we create a vibrant and inclusive environment, have a broad, relevant and engaging curriculum and provide excellent academic and personal support including opportunities to participate in beyond the classroom activities.

Our world-class research reflects our expertise across seven academic schools: Aberdeen Business School; Computing, Engineering and Technology; Art; Health; Law and Social Sciences; Pharmacy, Life Sciences and Public Health; and Architecture and Built Environment.

We deliver innovative research solutions for business and industry, and provide economic, societal, environmental and cultural impact. The university is focused on interdisciplinary collaboration developing innovative strategic research partnerships across the North.

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Facts and figures

Web https://www.rgu.ac.uk/
Year Established 1992
Total Number of Staff 1500
Number of Academic Staff 650
Number of Students 18000
Focus Areas
  • Living in a Digital World
  • Inclusive & Creative Societies
  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Environment, Energy & Sustainability
Web link for international students https://www.rgu.ac.uk/study/study-abroad/incoming-students
Fields of Study Offered Arts (broad programmes)
Social and behavioural science (broad programmes)
Journalism and information (broad programmes)
Business and administration (broad programmes)
Law (broad programmes)
Life science (broad programmes)
Computing (broad programmes)
Engineering and engineering trades (broad programmes)
Architecture and building (broad programmes)
Health (broad programmes)
Social services (broad programmes)
Personal services (broad programmes)