Robert Gordon University Admissions 2025: Application Deadline, Requirements & Costs

Prospective students of Robert Gordon University can apply to the institution either through Direct Applications or UCAS Applications. While applying to RGU, international students are required to full the application requirements listed below:

Undergraduate Application Requirements:

• Official copies of senior school/college certificate (if available at time of application);
• Official copies of academic transcripts of courses studied (if available at time of application);
• Statement of purpose/personal statement;
• Proof of English language Proficiency;
• Copy of Passport; and
• Evidence of Sponsorship or scholarship (if appropriate/applicable).

Postgraduate Application Requirements:

• Official copies of college/university certificate (if available at time of application);
• Official copies of academic transcripts (if available at time of application);
• Copy of current and up-to-date CV;
• Letters of Reference (if available);
• Statement of purpose/personal statement;
• Proof of English language Proficiency;
• Copy of Passport; and
• Evidence of Sponsorship or scholarship (if appropriate/applicable).

Robert Gordon University is one of the best universities in UK and has obtained a rank in the range #901-950 in QS World University Rankings 2024. In Times Higher Education (THE), RGU has been ranked in the range #801-1000 in World University Rankings 2024, #401–600 in Impact Rankings 2023 and #351–400 in Young University Rankings 2023.

Robert Gordon University offers a scholarship named RGU Scotland-India scholarship, which offers upto EUR 10,000 = INR 8,76,664* disbursement amount to a student from India from the following study areas:

• MSc Data Science;
• MSc Business Analytics;
• MSc Biomedical Technology; and
• MSc Analytical Sciences – Food Analysis, Authenticity and Security.

* 1 EUR = INR 87.67

Robert Gordon University's eleven academic schools offer an extensive portfolio of undergraduate as well as graduate courses across a wide range of subject areas including Computing, Art & Design, Creative Industries, Engineering, Business and Law, the Health Professions and Architecture and the Built Environment. Annual tuition fees required to pursue a degree course at RGU is around 15L on an average, which can be considered affordable as a study abroad option. Students can refer to the table listed below for course specific fees requirements:

Based on the ratio of admissions to applications, the Robert Gordon University acceptance rate stands at 22%. Since, the stats are on the lower end, we can conclude that RGU is a competitive university to get in. However, students must not feel discouraged and fulfill all the admission requirements; competitive grades, English language requirements & relevant documents in order to boost their chances of getting admitted in Robert Gordon University.

Note: The data is derived from unofficial sources and is subjected to changes.

Robert Gordon University scholarship for international students include a wide range of opportunities to avail significant discounts on tuition fees. RGU offers country-specific scholarships as well and this makes it easier for Indian students to fund their studies. Some of the most popular Robert Gordon University scholarship for Indian students are:

• Dean's Scholarship;
• International Fund;
• GREAT Scholarship;
• Chevening Scholarship; and
• Alumni Scholarship.

Robert Gordon University accepts major English proficiency exam scores as well as country-specific qualifications for their English language requirements on both the undegraduate and graduate level. Thus, Indian students can study in RGU without ELP scores if they fulfill the criterion listed below, according to the choice of degree:

• Undergraduate minimum score requirements: 60% & above in All Indian State Boards - Senior Secondary and CISCE/CBSE (Year 12) – English or English Core
• Postgraduate minimu score requirements: 65% & above in All Indian State Boards - Senior Secondary and CISCE/CBSE (Year 12) – English or English Core

Coming to the cost of living, there are many options for the students when it comes to accommodation at Robert Gordon university. As it offers a range of options for students, including residence halls, University place apartments and many more. These living arrangements provides a comfortable and safe environment for the students at Robert Gordon University. Listed  Robert Gordon University cost of living for international students:

In order pursue higher studies from Robert Gordon University, all Indian students have to fulfill certain admission requirements. These requirements for undergraduate/bachelor's courses consist of:

Academic Requirements:

• 60% overall in grade XII state board high school examinations; OR
• 55% overall in grade XII West Bengal State board examinations; OR
• Post high school qualification (i.e. a higher national diploma, an associate degree) for advanced entry to some undergraduate courses.

English Language Requirements:

• 60% & above in All Indian State Boards - Senior Secondary and CISCE/CBSE (Year 12) – English or English Core; OR
• IELTS score: 6.0 overall (no less than 5.5 in each band), or equivalent.