Rankings
How every major ranking places Robert Gordon University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 24 | $24,281 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 13 | $23,662 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 12 | $26,436 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 10 | $23,231 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 9 | $26,241 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 7 | $25,911 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 3 | $12,713 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 3 | $6,585 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 3 | $25,264 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 2 | $25,264 | See → |
| Social sciences | 2 | $24,281 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 1 | $27,217 | See → |
| Hospitality, tourism & service industry | 1 | $24,281 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 1 | $25,264 | See → |
| Psychology | 1 | $12,457 | See → |
Costs and entry
28 courses mention scholarships.
Jobs after studying at Robert Gordon University
The job market for Robert Gordon University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Robert Gordon University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $25,264 a year; half of Robert Gordon University's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $23,231 and $25,709. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: environment, sustainability & agriculture courses are typically $27,217, medicine & clinical health $6,585.
How is Robert Gordon University ranked?
In the UK it is #87 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #92 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Petroleum Engineering (#151–200).
What IELTS score does Robert Gordon University need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (52 of the 86 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5.
How many postgraduate courses does Robert Gordon University offer?
92 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are business & management (24), public health & allied health (13) and computer science & data technology (12).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from Robert Gordon University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.