About Robert Gordon University
Robert Gordon University (RGU) is a renowned Scottish University with roots dating back to 1750, it officially gained university status in 1992. Robert Gordon University combines award-winning teaching with professional impact on its stunning, state-of-the-art Garthdee campus, which covers 57 acres along the scenic banks of the River Dee in Aberdeen, Scotland. RGU is popularly known as "The Professional University," RGU is a national leader in career success, recently climbing to 14th in the UK and 3rd in Scotland for career prospects in the Guardian University Guide 2026. The university holds a Gold rating in teaching excellence and is consistently recognised as one of the top universities in the UK for graduate employability, with 97% of graduates in work or further study shortly after leaving.
RGU offers a welcoming international community of learners from over 150 countries including Ghana and this is supported by dedicated international advisors and a range of scholarships, including the RGU International Student Discount. Students benefit from high-quality, industry-led programmes in fields like Engineering, Business, and Health, ensuring a globally recognised degree that provides a powerful avenue for building a successful career in the UK and beyond.
Why Robert Gordon University for Ghanaian students
Robert Gordon University is a premier Scottish institution, ranking 3rd in Scotland for career prospects (Guardian 2026). Ghanaian successful applicants benefit from automatic international tuition discounts. With a 97% graduate employability rate and a Gold-rated teaching excellence framework, Robert Gordon’s industry-led programmes in Engineering and Business provide a globally recognised pathway to professional leadership.

