Robert Gordon University, popular as RGU, is a public university in Aberdeen, Scotland. The university is ranked among the top 100 universities in the UK, according to the Guardian University Guide 2026. RGU offers over 70 programs, including 40 bachelor’s courses and 30 master's courses. Popular masters programs at Robert Gordon University include MSc Data Science, MSc Computer Science, MSc HR Management, and MSc International Business Management.
The university has a lightly competitive admission process with a 70-75% acceptance rate. Indian students applying to the undergraduate courses at RGU require 60% in Year 12 (55% for West Bengal Board). Postgraduate applicants must have at least 55% in their bachelor's degree to get into the university. Indian students must demonstrate a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each section as a proof of English proficiency.
Tuition fees at RGU range between GBP 14920 to GBP 20380 per year (₹17.65 Lakhs to ₹24.11 Lakhs) for postgraduate programs and GBP 5220 to GBP 18300 per year (₹6.18 Lakhs to ₹21.65 Lakhs) for undergraduate courses. The estimated monthly cost of living for RGU students range between GBP 1,157 and 1,480 per month (₹1.37 to ₹1.75 lakhs).
The university has 19 types of scholarships available for Indian students, to reduce the financial burden fully or partially. Robert Gordon University has secured 4th rank in Scotland for highly skilled jobs, according to Daily Mail 2025. The university is known for its exceptional career assistance, with graduates earning an average salary between £24,000 and £27,000 (~INR 26.57–29.89 lakhs) annually. The university also supports entrepreneurship, having helped 273 entrepreneurs establish over 150 startups.