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Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen · QS World #1001

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University of Strathclyde

Glasgow · QS World #230

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.

3/10

Robert Gordon

scored higher in 3 categories

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7/10

Strathclyde

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Strathclyde leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Robert Gordon University is ahead on established, employment, scholarship.

Robert Gordon University vs University of Strathclyde at a glance

Robert Gordon University and University of Strathclyde both teach 34 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business Studies and Manufacturing & Production Engineering. Robert Gordon University offers 151 courses across 51 subject areas; University of Strathclyde offers 541 courses across 67 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Robert Gordon University and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: Robert Gordon University is about £4,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,060 a year at Robert Gordon University and £30,250 at University of Strathclyde: Robert Gordon University is about £11,190 a year cheaper.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Robert Gordon University is higher in 8 and University of Strathclyde in 8, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £27,500 three years after graduating from Robert Gordon University, against £33,500 from University of Strathclyde. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Strathclyde is higher in 11 and Robert Gordon University in 6, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#230
#801
THE World
#351
#81
Guardian UK
#25
1729
Established
1796
No
Russell Group
No
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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.

Robert Gordon University

University of Strathclyde

87.9%
89.6%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.5%
84%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.4%
18.8%

International

International student share

151
541

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

43
0

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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Strathclyde

86 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India31%
  • 🇨🇳China10.5%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.4%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.1%
  • 🌐Oman3.8%

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 Strathclyde

Also taught at both: Pharmacy, Information & Library Studies, Management, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Human Resource Management, Social Work, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Architecture, Biomedical Engineering, Building & Construction, Sociology & Criminology, Biomedical Sciences, Information Systems & Data Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mental Health Nursing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Forensic Science, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Robert Gordon University

Only at University of Strathclyde

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 Strathclyde
£22,750

Robert Gordon University is about £4,450 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Robert Gordon University
£19,060
University of Strathclyde
£30,250

Robert Gordon University is about £11,190 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 Strathclyde

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    86%Satisfaction94%

  • Business Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    86%Satisfaction81%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    85%Satisfaction76%

  • Computer Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    85%Satisfaction82%

  • General Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    77%Satisfaction87%

  • Accounting

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    93%Satisfaction93%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    93%Satisfaction88%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
    93%Satisfaction98%

  • Pharmacy

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£35,500
    77%Satisfaction96%

Showing the 12 largest of 18 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 Strathclyde

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FAQ

Robert Gordon University vs University of Strathclyde: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Robert Gordon University and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: Robert Gordon University is about £4,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,060 a year at Robert Gordon University and £30,250 at University of Strathclyde: Robert Gordon University is about £11,190 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 Strathclyde?

Both universities teach 34 subject areas: Law, Business Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, General Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Accounting, Chemical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Civil Engineering and 22 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Robert Gordon University, and £26,500 from University of Strathclyde. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at Robert Gordon University and 94% at University of Strathclyde. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Strathclyde lists 541 courses on CourseOptions and Robert Gordon University lists 151 courses.

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

Robert Gordon University teaches 17 subject areas that University of Strathclyde does not, including Adult Nursing, Fine Art, Nursing (General), Applied Psychology, Midwifery, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Applied Computing, Children's Nursing and 9 more.

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

University of Strathclyde teaches 33 subject areas that Robert Gordon University does not, including Teacher Training, English Studies, Education Studies, History, Mathematics, Physics, Childhood & Youth Studies, Politics & International Relations and 25 more.

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Robert Gordon University151 courses · 43 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Strathclyde541 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses