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Summary
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Robert Gordon University (RGU) is an innovative, accessible, impactful and professionally minded university. RGU takes an industry-centric approach with contemporary course content and applied learning. Set in the sparkling city of Aberdeen, RGU has invested over £120 million into its riverside campus. This ensures students have the facilities and workspaces to enhance learning opportunities and innovate. All this enables RGU students to thrive in their future careers.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate62%Postgraduate38%
Study mode
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Full-time75%Part-time25%
Student population MEDIUM
- 10,001–15,000 students
Where students come from
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UK72%International24%EU4%
Student gender
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Male 38%Female 62%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2026
Overall ranking
87th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000516 52%87th
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Entry standards
/ Max 215156 72%30th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.18 79%18th
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Research quality
/ Max 42.54 63%106th
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.17 17%119th
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Academic services spend
/ Max 37571376 37%112th
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Facilities spend
/ Max 2164610 28%85th
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.719.3114th
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Continuation
/ Max 10089.4 89%68th
4 -
Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10080.8 81%29th
11 -
Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10081.6 82%8th
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Subject League Tables 2026
- Accounting & Finance
- Architecture
- Art & Design
- Biomedical Sciences
- Building
- Business & Management Studies
- Communication & Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Counselling, Psychotherapy & Occupational Therapy
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Food Science
- Forensic Science
- Law
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Technology & Bioengineering
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Paramedic Science
- Pharmacology & Pharmacy
- Physiotherapy
- Social Work
- Sports Science
- Tourism, Transport, Travel & Heritage Studies
Overall ranking
55th out of 102
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10079.5 80%55th
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Entry standards
/ Max 233166 71%11th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.26 81%22nd
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Research quality
/ Max 42.56 64%73rd
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Continuation
/ Max 10088.4 88%69th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10058.0 58%69th
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Campus locations
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Frequently asked questions
RGU is in Aberdeen, Scotland’s third largest city. It is an energetic student city, celebrated for its proximity to the sea and its famous granite architecture. Aberdeen offers plenty of culture and entertainment. You can enjoy outdoor activities, theatre, live music, and museums. The foodie scene is vibrant, and there's exciting nightlife. Plus, there are festivals and events celebrating music, food, art, winter, comedy, dance, theatre, and local heritage. The city is well connected with good transport links by road, rail, and air. Its international airport links with more than 25 destinations, and the city is only a 2.5-hour drive from Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Student life at RGU is rewarding and exciting. You can discover new hobbies, develop different skills, gain new experiences, and make friends for life. You can be part of a sports team or society, take part in student activities or trips, volunteer, or raise money for charity. RGU has invested in lots of support for students, both on and off campus. This helps ensure that all students feel they belong and are valued, getting the support they need to thrive personally as well as in their academic studies. In your free time, you could visit an epic castle or famous film location. Or you could enjoy thrilling outdoor activities like surfing, paddleboarding, hiking, mountain biking, and skiing.