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Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen · scotland · University Alliance

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About Robert Gordon University

34+ years educating in the UK

Founded in 1992, Robert Gordon University carries 34 years of UK higher-education tradition, with its main campus in Aberdeen, Scotland. It awards degrees recognised by employers and graduate-school admissions worldwide, and welcomes a meaningful international cohort each intake.

Robert Gordon University is a member of the University Alliance, ranked in the top 100 of the Complete University Guide. Research output, teaching quality and graduate outcomes anchor the university's standing across the UK sector.

The university lists 100 programmes suitable for international applicants on the BDM Consult catalogue, with strongest coverage in Accounting, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence. BDM advisors place students into the specific programmes most aligned with their background, ambition, and budget — and walk every applicant through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility and Student-Route visa support, all the way through to offer letter and CAS issuance.

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What studying at Robert Gordon University looks like for international students

Academic profile

Robert Gordon University is a member of the University Alliance, putting it among the UK's most research-intensive institutions. The university was established in 1992 — 34+ years of teaching tradition behind every programme. Ranked #87 in the Complete University Guide. BDM places students into the programmes most likely to match their ambitions and budget.

Where you'll live

Based in Aberdeen, Scotland. International students typically budget £900–£1,400 per month for accommodation, transport and groceries. The university supports new arrivals with airport pickup, orientation, and a dedicated international office during your first weeks.

Course range

100 programmes across 42 subject areas. Strongest coverage in Business, Engineering, Law. Use the search below to find one that fits your background.

Scholarship support

Most courses at Robert Gordon University carry partial scholarships for high-performing international applicants, typically £2,000–£6,000 against the annual tuition. BDM advisors track which awards each application is eligible for and timing of the funding deadlines.

Visa & application help

BDM's Lagos-based team walks you through CAS issuance, the Student Route visa, the financial-evidence requirement, and biometrics — usually a 4–8 week window between offer and travel. We brief you on the credibility interview and help with bank-statement preparation.

After graduation

Graduates of Robert Gordon Universityqualify for the UK Graduate Route visa: 2 years of unrestricted work after a Bachelor's or Master's (3 years after a PhD), no sponsor required. BDM's post-arrival check-ins help you make the most of that window.