The theme of RGU Summer School 2027 is Innovation and Enterprise and in 2027 will take place from the 8-18 June in Aberdeen, individuals have the opportunity to extend their stay in Edinburgh but the responsibility for organising and paying for any additional dates lies with the visitors.
The cost of RGU Summer School 2027 is £1975 per person and includes several meals and accommodation in Aberdeen alongside all excursions and activities planned.
Our Summer School programme is organised through the Aberdeen Business School, though is open for application to all courses and academic sessions will be tailored to appropriate subject groups *subject to demand for international students visiting Scotland. During their visit, students are invited to immerse themselves in Scotland’s rich culture and history, not to mention the magnificent scenery, throughout a wide range of activities and day trips such as touring Dunnottar Castle and experiencing a traditional Scottish Ceilidh. See more information in our planned itinerary below.
| Date | Activity | Location |
| Tuesday 8 June | Lunch, welcome to RGU, campus tour and ice breaker | RGU Campus |
| Wednesday 9 June | Academic session, lunch and tour of Crathes Castle | RGU Campus and Crathes Castle§ |
| Thursday 10 June | Academic session, lunch, Aberdeen bus tour | RGU Campus and Aberdeen city |
| Friday 11 June | Academic session, lunch and University Open Day experience | RGU Campus |
| Sunday 13 June | Strathmore Highland Games | Glamis Castle |
| Monday 14 June | Academic sessions and lunch | RGU Campus |
| Tuesday 15 June | Academic session, lunch, presentation and prizegiving | RGU Campus |
| Wednesday 16 June | Dunottar Castle tour, free time in Stonehaven and travel to The Burn, a historic Mansion House | Dunottar, Stonehaven and The Burn Edzell |
| Thursday 17 June | Huntly Falconry Group and Ceilidh | The Burn, Edzell |
*activities subject to change
Our programme is set up to host groups from other higher education establishments, whereby academic leaders from the visiting schools are responsible for their students throughout the trip. We are unable to accept applications from individual students.
Please note: All our courses are taught in English.
Information Webinar
We are holding an information webinar on Thursday 12 November at 14:00
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Event Start: 12 November 2026
RGU Summer School is back for 2027, ever wondered what studying in Aberdeen is like, is your college interested in a summer school initiative – join our call for more details.
Contact for Information
If your institution wants to work with the Robert Gordon University to arrange a Summer School for your students and for information about any of our Summer School courses, please contact: