Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, Scotland

For undergraduate studies overseas consider Robert Gordon University in Scotland

If you are completing your high-school education and looking for the next step, why not consider coming to sunny Scotland to study at Robert Gordon University (RGU). We are considered the top university for graduate jobs in the UK. This is largely because we focus on preparing students for the world of work through a proven combination of professional placements, academic and research excellence, and state-of-the-art facilities.

In fact, 93% of our undergraduate courses have the option of an internship during the 3rd year of the degree programme. Many of these are paid placements too, in leading global companies giving students that competitive edge when applying for a job when they finish their studies.

Have a look through our typical placements by degree programme and what our students say about their experiences of working during the course.

We are based in the vibrant and diversely cultural city of Aberdeen in the north east of Scotland, with an international airport with links all over Europe, and a one hour flight from London. If you want the best of both worlds, Aberdeen is the perfect location; we are within easy reach of spectacular beaches, mountains and stunning scenery, and our students often remark on what a safe city it is.

Aberdeen is the energy capital of Europe and RGU is the best place to be if you want to get into the energy sector, whatever your degree is. As well as this, our long-standing tradition in the fields of health and social care, business and the creative industries, means our graduates are highly sought after in these sectors too. If you would like more details about the structure of our undergraduate courses and information on what life is like in Aberdeen then have a look at our 2015 Prospectus.