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About

Robert Gordon University (RGU) in Aberdeen, Scotland, delivers industry-led undergraduate and postgraduate degrees designed in partnership with employers. Our teaching and research reflect expertise across eight academic schools, delivering innovative research solutions for business and industry.

Located on our riverside campus in Garthdee, Aberdeen, RGU offers modern learning facilities, specialist laboratories and collaborative study spaces designed to support learning, innovation and success.

Our professionally focused courses combine academic study with practical experience, helping students graduate with the skills valued by employers across Scotland, the UK and worldwide.

Robert Gordon's mercantile adventures inspired a belief that investing in education would equip the people of Aberdeen with the knowledge and skills to succeed across Europe and beyond. More than 260 years after his death, the university that bears his name continues to reflect his spirit of enterprise.

RGU at a glance

  • 18,000 students studying on campus and online
  • 152 nationalities represented
  • An international graduate community of 80,000 across the globe
  • £120 million invested into the development of state-of-the-art buildings, facilities and workspaces
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Annual Report

RGU is recognised worldwide as a leading university for graduate career prospects as a powerful reflection of our resilience, adaptability and sound strategic direction.

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Strategy & Vision

The University’s strategy has been developed to be mindful of the significant strengths which make the university distinctive within Scotland.

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Governance

The University's governing body is the Board of Governors which is appointed to exercise the functions of management and control. At an operational level, the responsibility and authority for the leadership, administration and management of the University are delegated to the Principal.

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Our Leadership

The University's governing body is the Board of Governors which is appointed to exercise the functions of management and control. At an operational level, the responsibility and authority for the leadership, administration and management of the University are delegated to the Principal.

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Committees

The Robert Gordon University’s two principal Committees are the Board of Governors and Academic Council.

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Sustainability

RGU’s strategic commitment is underpinned by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development. We have adopted these goals across our activities and strive to deliver our organisational net zero ambitions by 2045.

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