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DN Colleges Group

Doncaster

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Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 6 datapoints

We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/6

DN Colleges Group

scored higher in 1 category

VS

5/6

Robert Gordon

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Robert Gordon University leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). DN Colleges Group is ahead on satisfaction.

DN Colleges Group vs Robert Gordon University at a glance

DN Colleges Group and Robert Gordon University both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Design & Fashion and Building & Construction. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; Robert Gordon University offers 151 courses across 51 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £18,300 at Robert Gordon University: DN Colleges Group is about £5,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £19,060 at Robert Gordon University: DN Colleges Group is about £6,560 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Robert Gordon University is higher in 6 and DN Colleges Group in 0. The widest gap is in Sociology & Criminology: £18,500 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £26,500 from Robert Gordon University. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 6 and Robert Gordon University in 1.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#1001
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THE World
#801
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Guardian UK
#81
2017
Established
1729
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

DN Colleges Group

Robert Gordon University

92.2%
87.9%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£23,400
£33,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86%
88.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
14.4%

International

International student share

72
151

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
43

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.

DN Colleges Group

No published data on international students

    VS

    Robert Gordon

    48 countries · 14.4% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria36.2%
    • 🇮🇳India16.2%
    • 🇬🇭Ghana9.9%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.5%
    • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%

    Subjects

    16 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.

    DN Colleges Group

    Robert Gordon University

    • Business Studies

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      15 courses

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    • Design & Fashion

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      5 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    • Mechanical Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      6 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    • General Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £18,620 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £16,980 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £16,980 (UG)

    • Health & Social Care

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Fine Art

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    • Mental Health Nursing

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £16,500 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £16,980 (UG)

    • Biomedical Sciences

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,920 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.

    Only at DN Colleges Group

    Only at Robert Gordon 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

    DN Colleges Group
    £12,500
    Robert Gordon University
    £18,300

    DN Colleges Group is about £5,800 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    DN Colleges Group
    £12,500
    Robert Gordon University
    £19,060

    DN Colleges Group is about £6,560 a year cheaper.

    Outcomes

    Graduate outcomes by subject

    Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

    DN Colleges Group

    Robert Gordon University

    • Business Studies

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
      88%Satisfaction86%

    • Design & Fashion

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
      No dataSatisfaction93%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
      100%Satisfaction85%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      95%Satisfaction92%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
      96%Satisfaction93%

    • Fine Art

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
      No dataSatisfaction98%

    • Mental Health Nursing

      No dataSalary (3 years)£28,500
      100%Satisfaction69%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
      84%Satisfaction88%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£34,500
      100%Satisfaction85%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    DN Colleges Group

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    Robert Gordon University

    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

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    DN Colleges Group vs Robert Gordon University: common questions

    Is DN Colleges Group or Robert Gordon University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £18,300 at Robert Gordon University: DN Colleges Group is about £5,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £19,060 at Robert Gordon University: DN Colleges Group is about £6,560 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

    What subjects can you study at both DN Colleges Group and Robert Gordon University?

    Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Mechanical Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, General Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health & Social Care, Fine Art, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mental Health Nursing and 4 more.

    Is DN Colleges Group or Robert Gordon University better for Business Studies?

    Business Studies graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £25,500 from Robert Gordon University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at DN Colleges Group and 86% at Robert Gordon University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does DN Colleges Group or Robert Gordon University offer more courses?

    Robert Gordon University lists 151 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.

    What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at Robert Gordon University?

    DN Colleges Group teaches 10 subject areas that Robert Gordon University does not, including Education Studies, Computing & IT, Childhood & Youth Studies, Teacher Training, Animal Science, Business & Management (General), Business Information Systems, English Literature and 2 more.

    What can you study at Robert Gordon University but not at DN Colleges Group?

    Robert Gordon University teaches 35 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Law, Information & Library Studies, Computer Science, Management, Pharmacy, Adult Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 27 more.

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    DN Colleges Group72 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    Robert Gordon University151 courses · 43 scholarshipsBrowse Courses