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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Open University

None · THE World #801

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Robert Gordon University

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.

2/7

Open

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

5/7

Robert Gordon

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Robert Gordon University leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (established, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Open University is ahead on satisfaction, courses.

Open University vs Robert Gordon University at a glance

Open University and Robert Gordon University both teach 26 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Sociology & Criminology. Open University offers 337 courses across 68 subject areas; Robert Gordon University offers 151 courses across 51 subject areas.

Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Robert Gordon University is higher in 8 and Open University in 7. The widest gap is in General Engineering: £43,500 three years after graduating from Open University, against £33,500 from Robert Gordon University. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Open University is higher in 10 and Robert Gordon University in 3, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1001
#801
THE World
#801
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Guardian UK
#81
1969
Established
1729
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
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.

Open University

Robert Gordon University

89.8%
87.9%

Satisfaction

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

£29,900
£33,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

72.6%
88.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.2%
14.4%

International

International student share

337
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.

Open

25 countries · 0.2% international

  • 🇩🇪Germany8.9%
  • 🌐Cyprus (European Union)6.7%
  • 🇫🇷France6.7%
  • 🇨🇳China4.4%
  • 🇮🇳India4.4%
VS

Robert Gordon

48 countries · 14.4% international

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

Subjects

26 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.

Open University

Robert Gordon University

Also taught at both: Nursing (General), Social Sciences (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Resource Management, Applied Psychology, Biomedical Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Mental Health Nursing, Public Health & Epidemiology, Children's Nursing.

Only at Open University

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

Open University
No data
Robert Gordon University
£18,300

We do not have reliable international fee data for Open University yet.

Postgraduate

Open University
No data
Robert Gordon University
£19,060

We do not have reliable international fee data for Open University yet.

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.

Open University

Robert Gordon University

  • Law

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    96%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    91%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • General Engineering

    £43,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    88%Satisfaction84%

  • Design & Fashion

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction93%

  • Social Work

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    93%Satisfaction90%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    91%Satisfaction81%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    92%Satisfaction92%

  • Accounting

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    No dataSatisfaction93%

  • Adult Nursing

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    88%Satisfaction80%

  • Social Sciences (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    89%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 15 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Open University

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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

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FAQ

Open University vs Robert Gordon University: common questions

What subjects can you study at both Open University and Robert Gordon University?

Both universities teach 26 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, General Engineering, Design & Fashion, Social Work, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Information & Library Studies, Management, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Accounting, Adult Nursing and 14 more.

Is Open University or Robert Gordon University better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £24,500 three years after graduating from Open University, and £23,500 from Robert Gordon University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 96% at Open University and 86% at Robert Gordon University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Open University or Robert Gordon University offer more courses?

Open University lists 337 courses on CourseOptions and Robert Gordon University lists 151 courses.

What can you study at Open University but not at Robert Gordon University?

Open University teaches 42 subject areas that Robert Gordon University does not, including Business & Management (General), History, Humanities, Psychology (General), Mathematics, Education Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Language and 34 more.

What can you study at Robert Gordon University but not at Open University?

Robert Gordon University teaches 25 subject areas that Open University does not, including Business Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmacy, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Media & Film Studies, Architecture, Building & Construction and 17 more.

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Open University337 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Robert Gordon University151 courses · 43 scholarshipsBrowse Courses