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Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen · QS World #1001

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University of Roehampton

London · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/8

Robert Gordon

scored higher in 5 categories

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3/8

Roehampton

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Robert Gordon University leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Roehampton is ahead on ranking, international, courses.

Robert Gordon University vs University of Roehampton at a glance

Robert Gordon University and University of Roehampton both teach 34 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business Studies and Sociology & Criminology. Robert Gordon University offers 151 courses across 51 subject areas; University of Roehampton offers 296 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Robert Gordon University and £16,950 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £1,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,060 a year at Robert Gordon University and £11,250 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £7,810 a year cheaper.

Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Robert Gordon University is higher in 10 and University of Roehampton in 8. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £34,500 three years after graduating from Robert Gordon University, against £22,500 from University of Roehampton. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Robert Gordon University is higher in 15 and University of Roehampton in 7.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#1001
#801
THE World
#801
#81
Guardian UK
#77
1729
Established
1841
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 Roehampton

87.9%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.5%
79.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.4%
46.5%

International

International student share

151
296

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

43
5

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%
VS

Roehampton

60 countries · 46.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India45.8%
  • 🌐Nepal20.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇨🇳China2.6%

Subjects

34 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 Roehampton

Also taught at both: Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Human Resource Management, Management, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Applied Computing, Film Production & Cinematography, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mental Health Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Health & Social Care, Journalism, Social Sciences (General), Children's Nursing, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Robert Gordon University

Only at University of Roehampton

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 Roehampton
£16,950

University of Roehampton is about £1,350 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Robert Gordon University
£19,060
University of Roehampton
£11,250

University of Roehampton is about £7,810 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 Roehampton

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction71%

  • Business Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction81%

  • Computer Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)No data
    85%Satisfaction78%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    93%Satisfaction70%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    93%Satisfaction66%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction83%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £27,000Salary (3 years)No data
    85%Satisfaction78%

  • Accounting

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    93%Satisfaction88%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £27,000Salary (3 years)No data
    85%Satisfaction78%

  • Adult Nursing

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    80%Satisfaction93%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    93%Satisfaction84%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 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 Roehampton

Fulbright-University of Roehampton Postgraduate Award in Dance

100%

Deadline: N/A

Academic Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Southlands College Teaching Scholarships

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

Care Leaver Bursary

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Undergraduate Travel Bursary

£40

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Robert Gordon University vs University of Roehampton: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Robert Gordon University and £16,950 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £1,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,060 a year at Robert Gordon University and £11,250 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £7,810 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 Roehampton?

Both universities teach 34 subject areas: Law, Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Civil Engineering, Building & Construction, Media & Film Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation, Architecture, Accounting and 22 more.

Is Robert Gordon University or University of Roehampton better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Robert Gordon University, and £26,500 from University of Roehampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at Robert Gordon University and 89% at University of Roehampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Roehampton lists 296 courses on CourseOptions and Robert Gordon University lists 151 courses.

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

Robert Gordon University teaches 17 subject areas that University of Roehampton does not, including Information & Library Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Fine Art, Information Systems & Data Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 9 more.

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

University of Roehampton teaches 22 subject areas that Robert Gordon University does not, including Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Dance, Education Studies, Politics & International Relations, Childhood & Youth Studies, Software Engineering, History and 14 more.

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Robert Gordon University151 courses · 43 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Roehampton296 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses