Canada

RGU welcomes many Canadian students to our beautiful riverside campus every year. 

RGU’s many different societies, sports clubs and social activities allow you to get involved in the Scottish culture, and to attempt to master the local dialect! Just don’t forget to remind the locals that the weather is nothing compared to the famous Canadian winters! 

Aberdeen is in a great location to allow students to explore not only Scotland but the whole of the UK, and our international airport means that many students can take advantage of a short trip to Europe out with term time.

• RGU is ranked 1st in Scotland and 4th in the UK overall for Physiotherapy (Complete University Guide 2025).
• The RGU Aberdeen Business School is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB), an accolade achieved by only 5% of global Business Schools.

Entry Requirements

Please note that this information is intended as a guideline and allows you to broadly compare your qualifications to the British qualifications specified on the course pages of this website. Some courses may require a higher standard of English than stated in this page. Applications are considered on an individual basis and other qualifications or work experience may be taken into consideration.

Partnerships

Partnerships allow international students to start a degree with RGU from an equivalent entry point.

If your course is not listed, but your institution is a partner of Robert Gordon University, you may still be entitled to the scheme. Please contact admissions@rgu.ac.uk

We have mapped courses from our partner institutions into our 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th year of undergraduate study depending on their entry level, and graduate diploma level for students with a relevant graduate certificate.  We also off an international partnership scholarship in recognition of our valued relationship with our partner institutions, that is automatically applied as a fee discount.

Terms and conditions

• Students entering year 2 of an undergraduate degree with RGU are entitled to apply for a paid working placement in their 3rd year of study (if their course of interest offers this option) this allows students to pay minimal fees for their 3rd year, and gain paid work experience before returning for their 4th and final year.  This placement is closely monitored by the course tutor and advice on placements can be provided by our careers and placement team.
• Students who enter 3rd year of an undergraduate degree with RGU will attend the academic (taught) 3rd year option, but they will have the option to leave at the end of the 3rd year with a general degree in just one year.  Students who choose to complete the 3rd and 4th year will leave the university with an honours degree.   Students intending to study only for the 3rd year should state this at the point of application. 
• Students who enter 4th year of an undergraduate degree with RGU will also attend an academic taught year.

Study Abroad

If you are looking to study at RGU as part of the Study Abroad programme rather than undergraduate or postgraduate application, find out more:

Meet Us

Throughout the year, our RGU colleagues frequently embark on visits to Canada to speak to our prospective students. We also provide opportunities to speak to us online with web chats and interactive information sessions that you can participate in from the comfort of your own home.

If no visit is scheduled in your country, please contact the International Team and we will be happy to help you.

Scholarships & Funding

We have a wide range of scholarships are available to international students, find out if you are eligible for support for your country.

Scholarship or funding options may have additional eligibility requirements, however you may still qualify for support. Contact the International Team for further information, or search all Funding and Scholarships.

Available Scholarships & Funding for students from Canada

Agents in Canada

These are our university-approved agents in Canada. In addition to our Admissions Office and International Team, they are available to help you with any enquiries and help with the submitting your application. Although they are all based in Ontario, our agents can advise students from all Canadian provinces.

• Across The Pond - Canada
• Advent Group [UniMy & Beyond]
• Global Education Alliance [GEA]
• IDP Education
• KOM Consultants
• SI-UK - Canada

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