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Robert Gordon

University ranking

• 2011  51
• 2010  50
• 2009  61
• 2008  55

History

• The name Robert Gordon has been synonymous with education in Aberdeen since foundation as a technical college in 1750.
• Since 1750, we have focussed above all on delivering education that meets the practical and professional needs of contemporary society.
• The original college evolved over time into a university, incorporating Gray's School of Art (1885), the School of Pharmacy (1898) and the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture (1957). 
• Full university status granted in 1992.

Location and Transport

• Aberdeen is situated in Scotland’s northeast coast; excellent, cheap air, rail and bus connections to Aberdeen from many UK cities.
• Exceptional quality of life – regularly voted as one of the best student cities in the UK.

Accommodation

• Range of University-managed self-catering accommodation around central Aberdeen to meet individual budget and personal needs.
• Self-catering University accommodation (single rooms) costs £65–£102 a week including utility bills, insurance and internet access.
• Private flat share costs vary, but typically around £70–£130 per person per week (excluding utility bills). For more information, click here.
• On-line accommodation applications allowing home and international applicants to apply and accept offers prior to arrival.
• Range of lease options tailored to academic calendar requirements, with opportunities to apply for accommodation in subsequent years of study.
• UniHomes – private flats and small units taken on by University to offer students accommodation without the Halls-type experience.
• Accommodation gives more information.

Entry Standards
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• Each course description in the prospectus gives a guide to the entry requirements that the University accepts.
• International students should contact International@rgu.ac.uk for guidance on acceptable qualifications and English language requirements.
• More details on entry standards at Robert Gordon University can be found at here. 

Bursaries and Scholarships

Sport Scholarship
Academic Achievement Scholarship

• There are no variable tuition fees in Scotland. Fees for 2010–11 have not yet been confirmed. If you are a Scottish-domiciled first degree student you are eligible for your tuition fees to be covered by the Scottish Government. Scottish students should apply to the SAAS to cover this cost. Students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland should apply for a fee loan to Student Finance England, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance Northern Ireland as appropriate. Students from elsewhere in the EU should contact the SAAS.
•  Tuition fees for non-Scottish domiciled students for 2011–12 have yet to be confirmed but in 2010–11 were £1,820 a year (£2,895 for medicine).
• The RUK Bursary has been introduced for students normally resident in England, Wales or Northern Ireland only, studying at a Scottish university, who would otherwise have been eligible for a national minimum bursary (i.e. in receipt of full HEMG) had they studied at a university in the rest of the UK. The RUK Bursary will be £329 in 2010–11.
• Fees for international (non EU) students vary, please check our website for further information.
• Fees for postgraduate students vary, please check our website.
• Sport Scholarships, designed to help students in every aspect of their pursuit of sporting excellence.  The scholarship is tailored to meet the individual needs of Scholars and may include free access to RGU: Sport and subsidised University accommodation.  For further information contact RGUSportsScholarship@rgu.ac.uk
• Academic Achievement Scholarships, often supported by national and multi-national companies, are offered to students on a range of courses.  Further details can be found here.

Student mix

• Total student population is approximately 15,500 – this is split 63%:37% full-time:part-time.
• Total undergraduate students 65%, total postgraduate students 35%.
• Male/female split is 42%:58%; home/overseas split is 81%:19%.
• Applications to places ratio varies; the most popular courses in 2009 had a ratio of approximately 5:1.

Course flexibility

• All courses are based on a modular structure and offer a range of exit qualifications.
• Many courses are grouped into programmes so that students can study a common foundation before choosing which named award to specialise in. 
• Many taught postgraduate courses and some undergraduate courses are available part-time as well as full-time.

Teaching standards
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• All courses are subject to initial approval and subsequent five yearly reviews, by a panel comprising external members from academia, industry and/or relevant professional and statutory bodies.
• Course performance is monitored annually, using a range of indicators including external examiner feedback, analysis of student performance and detailed student feedback.
• The university provides a range of training and support for teaching staff including a compulsory induction course for all new appointments.

Research standards
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• In RAE 2008, world class research achieved in 8 of 11 Units of Assessment returned; over 70% of all University research classed as being of international quality.  Moving forward the University has established three multi-disciplinary Research Institutes focusing on areas of excellence, including: Health and Welfare, Energy and the Environmental Sustainability, Digital Technology, Design and Creativity and the Knowledge Economy.
• Best modern University for research in Scotland.
• In 2009, the University launched a seed investment fund RGU Ventures Ltd which is managed by our commercialisation partner Frontier IP Ltd.
• All research students are required to undertake a postgraduate certificate in research methods as part of their research degree programme.
• All research student supervisors undergo a supervisory training programme every 3 years.

Academic strengths

• Consistently one of the best UK Universities for graduate employment.due to our single-minded focus on professional education.
• All programmes offer an effective combination of academic study and practical experience, many offering periods of work placement.
• All programmes developed in close consultation with industry, with many programmes accredited by leading professional bodies.

Student facilities, including Library and Computing
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• Computing: 1,600 computer workstations; halls of residence 100% networked; wireless access in all public areas and web access to services.
• Library: strong portfolio of print and electronic information resources; IT equipped learning spaces in purpose built accommodation (850 study spaces); expert staff to provide support through user education and information skills, face-to-face and at a distance.

Disability Service

Students’ Union

• The union provides support and representation to all RGU students, with specialist staff trained to advise on a wide range of issues.
• The city centre bar and cafe offer a wide variety of entertainment and facilities ranging from healthy, affordable eating, to the best drinks promotions, live bands and guest DJs.
• With over 60 sports clubs and societies, RGU: Union caters for almost all hobbies and sports ranging from Football to Architecture –and if nothing offered takes your fancy, you can easily set up your own society!
• More information on the students' union at RGU is available here. 

Sport

• RGU: SPORT has a six-lane 25m swimming pool; nine badminton court sportshall; three state-of-the-art fitness areas including a strength and conditioning suite; three exercise studios; 11m-high lead climbing wall and bouldering room, and Starbucks cafe.
• Wide range of memberships on offer to students and the local community and over 30 sports clubs for students.  A sports scholarship scheme is available to support talented athletes.
• RGU: SPORT is located in the centre of Garthdee Campus – within a 3 minute walk of all buildings and only a 20 minutes bus journey from Schoolhill Campus.
• Contact reception (01224) 263666 for more information or visit RGU: SPORT.

Recent/prospective new builds

• Planning continues for the next £100-million phase of development of the Garthdee campus, aiming to provide some of the best teaching and research facilities in Europe by 2013.
• The further development of the Garthdee campus will deliver a consolidated high quality academic campus encompassing student support, learning resources and a comprehensive range of social facilities.
• A community Health Centre and Nursery open to students and staff are provided on the Garthdee campus.
• £12-million sports centre opened on the Garthdee campus in 2005.

Availability of part-time work

• The competitively low unemployment rate in Aberdeen allows students to enjoy a vibrant part-time jobs market in all sectors.
• The careers service's Part Time Jobs Portal is an online service pulling together appropriate part time opportunities from a variety of local external sources (e.g. JobCentre Plus, local press, recruitment agencies, recruitment websites and retail/leisure park notice boards) in to one easily accessible resource. Supplemented by an annual Part Time Jobs Fair, coordinated by the careers service.
• RGU: JOBSHOP, the careers services own online opportunities notice board additionally advertises a large number of local opportunities from local employers looking to fill part-time posts.

For further information

• www.rgu.ac.uk
• admissions@rgu.ac.uk
• The Robert Gordon University, Schoolhill, Aberdeen, AB10 1FR
• Tel: +44 (0) 1224 262728
• Fax: +44 (0) 1224 262147
• Travel and maps

Last updated 18/5/2010