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Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen · QS World #1001

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University of Reading

Reading · QS World #196

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/10

Robert Gordon

scored higher in 4 categories

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6/10

Reading

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Reading leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, international, graduate salary, courses). Robert Gordon University is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment, scholarship.

Robert Gordon University vs University of Reading at a glance

Robert Gordon University and University of Reading both teach 28 subject areas, the largest being Law, Finance & Actuarial Science and Business Studies. Robert Gordon University offers 151 courses across 51 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Robert Gordon University and £25,850 at University of Reading: Robert Gordon University is about £7,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,060 a year at Robert Gordon University and £26,450 at University of Reading: Robert Gordon University is about £7,390 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Reading is higher in 11 and Robert Gordon University in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £25,500 three years after graduating from Robert Gordon University, against £39,500 from University of Reading. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Robert Gordon University is higher in 6 and University of Reading in 5, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#196
#801
THE World
#201
#81
Guardian UK
#33
1729
Established
1892
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

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 Reading

87.9%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£35,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.5%
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.4%
18%

International

International student share

151
448

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

43
1

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%
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Reading

96 countries · 18% international

  • 🇨🇳China26%
  • 🇮🇳India6.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%

Subjects

28 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 Reading

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Nutrition & Dietetics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Media & Film Studies, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Human Resource Management, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Social Sciences (General).

Only at Robert Gordon University

Only at University of Reading

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 Reading
£25,850

Robert Gordon University is about £7,550 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Robert Gordon University
£19,060
University of Reading
£26,450

Robert Gordon University is about £7,390 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 Reading

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Business Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£39,500
    86%Satisfaction79%

  • Building & Construction

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£36,500
    78%Satisfaction90%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    93%Satisfaction93%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    88%Satisfaction96%

  • Accounting

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£39,000
    93%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    85%Satisfaction76%

  • Fine Art

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    98%Satisfaction81%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    85%Satisfaction92%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    81%Satisfaction94%

  • Nutrition & Dietetics

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    90%Satisfaction94%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)No data
    93%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 14 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

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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University of Reading

The Sporting Excellence Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Robert Gordon University vs University of Reading: common questions

Is Robert Gordon University or University of Reading cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Robert Gordon University and £25,850 at University of Reading: Robert Gordon University is about £7,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,060 a year at Robert Gordon University and £26,450 at University of Reading: Robert Gordon University is about £7,390 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 Reading?

Both universities teach 28 subject areas: Law, Finance & Actuarial Science, Business Studies, Building & Construction, Design & Fashion, Information & Library Studies, Management, Marketing, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Sociology & Criminology, Accounting and 16 more.

Is Robert Gordon University or University of Reading better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Robert Gordon University, and £27,500 from University of Reading. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at Robert Gordon University and 86% at University of Reading. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Robert Gordon University or University of Reading offer more courses?

University of Reading lists 448 courses on CourseOptions and Robert Gordon University lists 151 courses.

What can you study at Robert Gordon University but not at University of Reading?

Robert Gordon University teaches 23 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Adult Nursing, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Chemical Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Nursing (General) and 15 more.

What can you study at University of Reading but not at Robert Gordon University?

University of Reading teaches 42 subject areas that Robert Gordon University does not, including Economics, Business & Management (General), History, Mathematics, Psychology (General), Agriculture & Land Management, Politics & International Relations, English Literature and 34 more.

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Robert Gordon University151 courses · 43 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Reading448 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses