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Robert Gordon University

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
801–1000th in World University Rankings 2025
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About Robert Gordon University

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Robert Gordon University was at first a hospital from the mid-18th century, before becoming a technical college in 1910, and finally a modern university in 1992. This Scottish institution is named for a 17th century businessman and philanthropist who was born in the city of Aberdeen, where the university has a main campus.

The university is structured around 11 schools: Aberdeen Business School; School of Applied Social Studies; School of Computing Science and Digital Media; School of Creative and Cultural Business; School of Engineering; Gray's School of Art; School of Health Sciences; The Law School; School of Nursing and Midwifery; School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences; and The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment.

RGU is actively involved in international exchange, and is a member of the Erasmus+ scheme. Second or third year undergraduate courses such as those in Computer Network Management and Business Information Systems are available for overseas students from the school of Computing Science.

Among the alumni of RGU are jewellery designer Ola Gorie, architect Maxwell Hutchinson, Olympian swimmer Hannah Miley, and abstract painter Callum Innes.

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Key Student Statistics

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gender ratio
Student gender ratio
61 F : 39 M (1)
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International student percentage
29% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
19.7 (1)
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Student total
10040 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at Robert Gordon University

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Arts and Humanities

  • Art, Performing Art and Design

Business and Economics

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business and Management

Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Engineering

  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • General Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Law

  • Law

Life Sciences

  • Biological Sciences
  • Sport Science

Medical and Health

  • Other Health

Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry

Psychology

  • Psychology

Social Sciences

  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Sociology