Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen, Scotland

#1001 QS World
#79 UK

#1001QS World Ranking

#79UK Ranking

Not Rated by TEFTEF Rating

84%Satisfaction

88.5%Employment

£28,500Avg. Salary

About Robert Gordon University

Robert Gordon University is a university located in Aberdeen, Scotland.

The university has approximately 14,840 students, including a growing international community (14%). The largest international cohorts come from Nigeria, India, and Ghana.

Robert Gordon University currently lists 70 courses on CourseOptions, spanning 21 undergraduate and 49 postgraduate programmes. There are 5 scholarships available for international students.

Graduate outcomes are excellent: 91% of graduates go into employment or further study within 15 months, and the median graduate salary is £28,500, rising to £33,900 after five years.

Student satisfaction is strong, with an NSS teaching satisfaction score of 86%.

Aberdeen is Scotland's granite city, the energy capital of Europe with strong industry links.

Founded1729

Total Students14,840+

Campus TypeSuburban

What is Robert Gordon University's Ranking in 2026?

Robert Gordon University is ranked #1001 in the world by QS World University Rankings 2026 and #79 in the UK by the Complete University Guide.

Ranking System	Position
QS World University Rankings 2026	#1001
Times Higher Education 2026	#801
Guardian University Guide (UK)	#81
The Complete University Guide (UK)	#79

Source: QS, THE, CUG, Guardian — Updated January 2026

What Percentage of Graduates Get Jobs?

88.5% of graduates are in employment or further study within 15 months of graduation.

88.5%Employed

2.6%Further Study

9.9%Studying & Working

3.5%Unemployed

Salary Progression

Time After Graduation	Median Salary	UK Average	Difference
15 months	£28,500	£26,220	+9%
3 years	£30,700	£28,244	+9%
5 years	£33,900	£31,188	+9%

Source: HESA Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) 2025

Official Data

These figures represent institution-wide averages across all subject areas and study modes. Actual graduate outcomes vary by course and cohort. For course-specific data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

How Satisfied Are Students?

Has an 84% overall satisfaction rate according to the National Student Survey (NSS) 2025.

84%Overall

Teaching Quality87.9%

Learning Resources89.9%

Academic Support90.7%

Assessment83.7%

Organisation74.2%

Student Voice78.2%

84%Overall

Teaching Quality

87.9%

Learning Resources

89.9%

Academic Support

90.7%

Assessment

83.7%

Organisation

74.2%

Student Voice

78.2%

Source: National Student Survey (NSS) 2025.

Official Data

These figures represent institution-wide averages across all courses and may not reflect satisfaction for a specific course. For course-level data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.