Robert Gordon University

Robert Gordon's mercantile adventures founded a strong and remarkably modern belief that his investment in the education of his townsfolk would equip them with the skills and knowledge to strengthen their success in Europe and further afield.

Today, more than 260 years after his death, the University which bears his name remains true to his spirit and enterprise.

Robert Gordon University provides industry led undergraduate and postgraduate courses leading to highly relevant awards and degrees.

The focus at Robert Gordon University is on applied research. An integral part of our purpose is to build a research base of staff and students who undertake highly relevant leading-edge research that advances knowledge and provides tangible benefits to the wider economy and society.

RGU has world class researchers in allied health professions, computer science, engineering, architecture, accounting and finance, business and management, library and information management, and art and design.

Research Institutes

Each research institute hosts a graduate school to engender a supportive research community, providing an environment conducive to high quality student experience and achievement.

This year more graduates found work than ever before, more of that work was professional level and unemployment rates were down to pre-recession level.

Overview of 2015 destinations data

Of the 267,735 UK-domiciled graduates who responded to the survey:

• 71.2% were in employment and 6.3% were unemployed
• 5.5% were working and studying at the same time
• 12.1% had continued with further study or training
• Average salaries of graduates employed full-time in the UK was £20,637.