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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 11 datapoints
We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/11
Robert Gordon
scored higher in 2 categories
9/11
Oxford
scored higher in 9 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Oxford leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Robert Gordon University is ahead on employment, scholarship.
Robert Gordon University vs University of Oxford at a glance
Robert Gordon University and University of Oxford both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Law, General Engineering and Business Studies. Robert Gordon University offers 151 courses across 51 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Robert Gordon University and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Robert Gordon University is about £25,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,060 a year at Robert Gordon University and £38,430 at University of Oxford: Robert Gordon University is about £19,370 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher in 3 and Robert Gordon University in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £23,500 three years after graduating from Robert Gordon University, against £52,500 from University of Oxford. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Oxford is higher in 1 and Robert Gordon University in 0, with 1 about level.
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.
Robert Gordon University
University of Oxford
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.
Robert Gordon
48 countries · 14.4% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria36.2%
- 🇮🇳India16.2%
- 🇬🇭Ghana9.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan8.5%
- 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
Oxford
118 countries · 37.2% international
- 🇨🇳China18.2%
- 🇺🇸United States16.8%
- 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
- 🇮🇳India5.2%
- 🇨🇦Canada4.6%
Subjects
24 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.
Robert Gordon University
University of Oxford
Law
14 coursesTypical fee £16,980 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £43,600 (UG)
General Engineering
6 coursesTypical fee £18,620 (UG)
15 coursesTypical fee £62,820 (UG)
Business Studies
15 coursesTypical fee £18,300 (UG)
2 coursesFee not available
Computer Science
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
1 courseFee not available
12 coursesTypical fee £34,700 (PG)
Design & Fashion
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Information & Library Studies
Social Work
Sociology & Criminology
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Biomedical Sciences
Chemistry
Finance & Actuarial Science
Building & Construction
Also taught at both: Management, Fine Art, Health & Social Care, Media & Film Studies, Public Health & Epidemiology, Social Sciences (General), Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography.
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
- Robert Gordon University
- £18,300
- University of Oxford
- £43,600
Robert Gordon University is about £25,300 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Robert Gordon University
- £19,060
- University of Oxford
- £38,430
Robert Gordon University is about £19,370 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.
Robert Gordon University
University of Oxford
Law
£23,500Salary (3 years)£52,50086%SatisfactionNo dataGeneral Engineering
£33,500Salary (3 years)£40,50084%Satisfaction84%Computer Science
£27,500Salary (3 years)£51,50085%Satisfaction92%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRobert 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
FAQ
Robert Gordon University vs University of Oxford: common questions
Is Robert Gordon University or University of Oxford cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Robert Gordon University and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Robert Gordon University is about £25,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,060 a year at Robert Gordon University and £38,430 at University of Oxford: Robert Gordon University is about £19,370 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 Robert Gordon University and University of Oxford?
Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Law, General Engineering, Business Studies, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Information & Library Studies, Social Work, Sociology & Criminology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences and 12 more.
Is Robert Gordon University or University of Oxford better for Law?
Law graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Robert Gordon University, and £52,500 from University of Oxford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Robert Gordon University or University of Oxford offer more courses?
University of Oxford lists 642 courses on CourseOptions and Robert Gordon University lists 151 courses.
What can you study at Robert Gordon University but not at University of Oxford?
Robert Gordon University teaches 27 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Mechanical Engineering, Pharmacy, Adult Nursing, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Accounting, Architecture, Information Systems & Data Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 19 more.
What can you study at University of Oxford but not at Robert Gordon University?
University of Oxford teaches 55 subject areas that Robert Gordon University does not, including Classical Studies, History, Childhood & Youth Studies, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, English Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, French and 47 more.
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