Life at RGU
Boasting plentiful social and cultural activities, Aberdeen offers RGU students a wonderful study, work and leisure environment. On campus, you can take full advantage of first-class facilities as well as our beautiful green open spaces.
The Garthdee Campus sits in a wonderfully spacious parkland, adjacent to the River Dee. Mature trees and walkways combine with striking architecture providing a beautiful backdrop for work and play.
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Our sparkling city of Aberdeen, in the North East of Scotland, has been named one of the 'Best Places To Go' in the UK in 2025 by Condé Nast Traveller Magazine.
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Leaving home for the first time can be one of the most exciting things about going to university. It’s an opportunity to live independently, meet new people and make new friends – and because Aberdeen really is a truly student-focused city, you’ll meet people from all over the world.
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What’s it like to be a student at RGU? Find out what university life is really like as we take you on your own personal journey through life at Robert Gordon University.
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We have heavily invested in our support networks both on and off campus to make the experience of studying at RGU the best it can possibly be.
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Published: 24 April 2026
Two academics from Gray’s School of Art have been selected to be part of the cohort for the Royal Society of Edinburgh’s (RSE) first-ever Research Leadership Scheme.
Robert Gordon University (RGU) has risen 12 places in the Complete University Guide 2027, climbing from 87th to 75th in the UK - one of the most significant improvements among UK universities this year.
Robert Gordon University (RGU) has risen 12 places in the Complete University Guide 2027, climbing from 87th to 75th in the UK - one of the most significant improvements among UK universities this year.