Robert Gordon University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1495 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #563 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #99 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #12 of 18 | In Scotland |
| #2 of 2 | In Aberdeen |
| #182 of 1,007 | For Entrepreneurship |
| Top50% | For 116 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 73%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- rgu.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 73% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Undergraduate: Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) Higher Grade passes (minimum of 3) plus Standard Grade passes, or General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level passes (minimum of 2) plus Ordinary Level passes, or alternative qualifications. Postgraduate: an honours degree or degree equivalent. |
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - January; February-June) |
We've calculated the 73% acceptance rate for Robert Gordon University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Robert Gordon University has published 8,773 scientific papers with 210,495 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Physics, Political Science, Chemistry, Law, and Medicine.
Robert Gordon University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 70 | 17 |
| 1994 | 85 | 57 |
| 1995 | 108 | 88 |
| 1996 | 150 | 194 |
| 1997 | 126 | 209 |
| 1998 | 134 | 333 |
| 1999 | 152 | 445 |
| 2000 | 208 | 544 |
| 2001 | 147 | 641 |
| 2002 | 179 | 962 |
| 2003 | 194 | 1153 |
| 2004 | 188 | 1459 |
| 2005 | 194 | 1910 |
| 2006 | 201 | 2520 |
| 2007 | 235 | 3115 |
| 2008 | 223 | 3545 |
| 2009 | 229 | 4266 |
| 2010 | 228 | 4935 |
| 2011 | 258 | 5859 |
| 2012 | 276 | 6690 |
| 2013 | 307 | 7291 |
| 2014 | 318 | 7768 |
| 2015 | 336 | 8375 |
| 2016 | 343 | 8068 |
| 2017 | 397 | 8990 |
| 2018 | 389 | 10082 |
| 2019 | 381 | 11133 |
| 2020 | 397 | 13660 |
| 2021 | 491 | 16424 |
| 2022 | 488 | 17758 |
| 2023 | 601 | 20486 |
| 2024 | 470 | 22067 |
| 2025 | 307 | 21428 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Robert Gordon University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | £9,250 - £19,000 |
| Master's Degree | £12,000 - £20,000 |
| PhD | £4,330 - £16,000 |
Robert Gordon University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Robert Gordon University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Diploma of Higher Education | Midwifery, Nursing |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Computer Graphics, Computer Networks, Engineering, Hotel and Restaurant, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Law, Management, Midwifery, Nursing, Publishing and Book Trade, Retailing and Wholesaling, Tourism |
| Bachelor's Honours Degree | Accountancy, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Graphics, Computer Networks, Design, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Hotel and Restaurant, Industrial Design, Information Sciences, Law, Management, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Retailing and Wholesaling, Social Work, Surveying and Mapping, Tourism |
| Master's Degree | Analytical Chemistry, Architecture, Business and Commerce, Design, Engineering, Fine Arts, Information Technology, Law, Library Science, Management, Pharmacy, Public Administration, Public Health, Publishing and Book Trade, Social Work, Tourism |
| Doctorate | Accountancy, Biomedicine, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Engineering, Information Sciences, Law, Management, Media Studies, Medical Technology, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sports |
Robert Gordon University alumni
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Vogue Williams
- Occupations
- actortelevision presenter
- Biography
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Vogue Williams is an Irish media personality, presenter and model. After appearing on the reality series Fade Street (2010–2011), she went on to participate in the Australian version of Dancing with the Stars in 2012, as well as appearing on Stepping Out in 2013 and winning the first series Bear Grylls: Mission Survive in 2015. She also fronted several documentaries for RTÉ and presented on Heart FM, before going on to host several podcasts including My Therapist Ghosted Me alongside Joanne McNally, as well as her own titled Never Live It Down and Vogue & Amber which she co-hosts alongside her sister. In 2025, she appeared in the 25th series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, finishing in tenth place.
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Isah Ali Ibrahim
- Occupations
- civil servantacademic
- Biography
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Isa Ali Ibrahim CON popularly known as Isa Ali Pantami, is a Nigerian politician and Islamic cleric, who was minister of Communications and Digital Economy from 2019 to 2023. He also was director general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) of Nigeria from 26 September 2016 to 20 August 2019, before he was nominated as minister and sworn into office on 21 August 2019.
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Donnie Munro
- Occupations
- singerpolitician
- Biography
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Donnie Munro is a Scottish musician and politician, best known as the former lead singer of the band Runrig. Munro served as the bands lead vocalist during their most commercially successful period, 1987–1995, particularly with the release of their album The Cutter and the Clan and the 1995 single "An Ubhal as Àirde (The Highest Apple)" which made chart history by becoming the first song to be performed in Scottish Gaelic to chart in the United Kingdom. Mara (1995) served as the last album released by Runrig to feature Munro on lead vocals, leaving the band in 1997 to pursue a career in politics.
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Hannah Miley
- Occupations
- swimmer
- Biography
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Hannah Louise Miley is a Scottish former competitive swimmer who specialised in the Individual Medley. Miley trained when she was younger at Inverurie Swimming Centre. She has represented Great Britain at three Olympic Games, reaching the final of the 400 metres individual medley on each occasion, finishing sixth in 2008, fifth in 2012 and fourth in 2016. Also in the 400 m individual medley, she is a former World short-course champion (2012), European champion (2010), and two-time European short-course champion (2009 and 2012) representing Great Britain, and a two-time Commonwealth champion (2010 and 2014) representing Scotland.
Robert Gordon University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Design and Technology | Architecture, Art Management, Artificial Intelligence, Business Computing, Computer Engineering, Computer Graphics, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Design, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, Engineering Drawing and Design, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Graphic Arts, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, Painting and Drawing, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Photography, Printing and Printmaking, Robotics, Sculpture, Surveying and Mapping, Textile Design, Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Health and Social Care | Applied Chemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Dietetics, Midwifery, Molecular Biology, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Public Health, Social Work |
| School : Business | Accountancy, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Fashion Design, Finance, Information Management, Law, Management, Marketing, Petroleum and Gas Engineering |
General information
| Alternative names | RGU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1992 |
| Motto | Omni Nunc Arte Magistra |
Location and contacts
| Address | Garthdee House Garthdee Road Aberdeen, AB10 7QB United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 201,000 |