Robert Gordon University

Robert Gordon University (RGU) is a public university located in Aberdeen, Scotland, with its main campus at Garthdee on the banks of the River Dee. It gained university status in 1992, though its origins trace back to Robert Gordon's Hospital (1750) and the Robert Gordon Institute of Technology. RGU is known for a strong professional and vocational focus, offering undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes across areas such as business, engineering, health, law, computing, art and social sciences. The university has a reputation for close links with industry and strong graduate employability, emphasising applied research, practical skills and knowledge exchange. Its modern Garthdee campus includes specialist facilities such as the Sir Ian Wood Building, the Georgina Scott Sutherland Library and the Riverside East building. RGU serves a diverse student community, including a significant international population, and plays an active role in the economic and social development of north-east Scotland.