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Aberdeen · QS World #1001
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
1/7
Arden
scored higher in 1 category
6/7
Robert Gordon
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
Robert Gordon University leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arden University is ahead on satisfaction.
Arden University vs Robert Gordon University at a glance
Arden University and Robert Gordon University both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Law, Management and Accounting. Arden University offers 26 courses across 14 subject areas; Robert Gordon University offers 151 courses across 51 subject areas.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Arden University
Robert Gordon University
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
Scholarships
Number of scholarships
International Community
Where do international students come from?
Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.
Arden
2 countries · 0.1% international
- 🇿🇦South Africa25%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan12.5%
Robert Gordon
48 countries · 14.4% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria36.2%
- 🇮🇳India16.2%
- 🇬🇭Ghana9.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan8.5%
- 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
Subjects
10 subjects you can study at both
Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.
Arden University
Robert Gordon University
Law
1 courseTypical fee £10,550 (PG)
14 coursesTypical fee £16,980 (UG)
Management
Accounting
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Information Systems & Data Science
Sociology & Criminology
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Human Resource Management
Marketing
Public Health & Epidemiology
Only at Arden University
Fees
What it costs international students
The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.
Undergraduate
- Arden University
- No data
- Robert Gordon University
- £18,300
We do not have reliable international fee data for Arden University yet.
Postgraduate
- Arden University
- No data
- Robert Gordon University
- £19,060
We do not have reliable international fee data for Arden University yet.
Scholarships for International Students
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Bolashak Scholarship Programme
100%
Deadline: N/A
CONACyT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia)
100%
Deadline: N/A
Chevening Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Commonwealth Postgraduate/PhD Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Arden University vs Robert Gordon University: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Arden University and Robert Gordon University?
Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Law, Management, Accounting, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Information Systems & Data Science, Sociology & Criminology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Resource Management, Marketing and Public Health & Epidemiology.
Does Arden University or Robert Gordon University offer more courses?
Robert Gordon University lists 151 courses on CourseOptions and Arden University lists 26 courses.
What can you study at Arden University but not at Robert Gordon University?
Arden University teaches 4 subject areas that Robert Gordon University does not, including Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Economics and Technology & Logistics.
What can you study at Robert Gordon University but not at Arden University?
Robert Gordon University teaches 41 subject areas that Arden University does not, including Business Studies, Design & Fashion, General Engineering, Information & Library Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Pharmacy, Adult Nursing and 33 more.
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