Robert Gordon University

Prospective students of Robert Gordon University can apply to the institution either through Direct Applications or UCAS Applications. International students are advised to refer to the table below for the Robert Gordon University application deadlines according to the choice of degree:

With an acceptance rate of merely 22% for international students, Robert Gordon University is a very competitive university to get into. This figure tells us that RGU accepts approximately only 22 out of every 100 applicants on an average. However, students must not feel discouraged and fulfill all the Robert Gordon University admission requirements, ie; academic requirements, English language requirements & more in order to boost their chances of getting admitted in Robert Gordon University. Candidates must be aware of the application deadlines and apply to the university correctly, along with submitting all the relevant requirements.

Note: The data is derived from unofficial sources and is subjected to changes.

Yes, Robert Gordon University provide safe, secure and affordable on-campus accommodation to all the international students. RGU offers self-catering housing at four sites across the city offering a range of prices, rooms, flats and locations with free and discounted rooms for qualifying students. In order to avail these accommodation facilities, students must apply for housing facilities at Robert Gordon University.

• Crathie Student Village: 96 ensuite bedrooms in communal flats midway between the city centre and campus. A 24 hour Asda, an Iceland and a Spar are all within a 10 minute walk.
• Garthdee Towers: 49 bedrooms with shower and sink in communal flats located on RGU's beautiful riverside campus close to all academic buildings.
• Ramsay Development: 28 ensuite bedrooms in communal flats situated in a quiet residential area, close to the campus. This location is exclusively for mature and postgraduate students.
• Woolmanhill Flats: 730 bedrooms with a mixture of ensuite and standard rooms in communal flats located right in the heart of Aberdeen city centre, close to all the amenities expected from a major city.

At Robert Gordon University, most international students initially receive a conditional offer of acceptance. This means that RGU is happy in principle to accept the candidate to study at Robert Gordon University but they must meet certain conditions first. The most common conditions are:

• Completing an existing course (for example passing Bachelors before coming to do a Masters);
• Proving that the applicants English language is good enough for University-level study. In this case, candidates should send RGU a copy of their IELTS or TOEFL certificate as soon as it is available; and
• Making a pre-payment (deposit) for international students.

Once the applicant fulfills the conditions of their Conditional Offer, Robert Gordon University issues their Unconditional Offer, along with CAS number and statement. The UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) requires CAS numbers and statements for all student visa applications. The personal CAS number RGU issues will link directly to the UKVI database to facilitate the student's visa application. This CAS statement confirms that:

• Robert Gordon University is prepared to offer the candidate place on a course;
• Candidate has met any academic conditions that were asked of them; and
• They have paid their pre-payment of tuition fees as stated on the offer letter.