The Robert Gordon University

Robert Gordon University, commonly called RGU (abbreviated Robt Gor. in post-nominals; Scottish Gaelic: Oilthigh Raibeart Ghòrdain), is a public research university in the city of Aberdeen, Scotland. It became a university in 1992, and originated from an educational institution founded in the 18th century by Robert Gordon, an Aberdeen merchant, and various institutions which provided adult and technical education in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It is one of two universities in the city, the other being the University of Aberdeen. RGU is a campus university in Garthdee, in the south-west of the city.

Sponsor type

Higher education institution

Licence

Student sponsor with a track record

Founded

1750