Robert Gordon University Admissions 2026: Requirements & Deadlines

University ranking

• Times Higher Education (THE) has placed this university at the 1001-1200th position in the World University Rankings for 2023. 
• It has been ranked at 351-400 by THE in the Young University Rankings for 2022 and 151-200th in the European Teaching Rankings 2019. 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate of Robert Gordon University was last recorded in 2012. The acceptance rate was 22% at the time. 

Admission eligibility criteria 

Undergraduate (Year 1)- 

• A 1000/1600 SAT score with at least 500 in each component 
• 24 ACT score or higher 
• 3 related tests in Advanced Placements (APs) examination with grade 4 or more
• TASC or HiSET examinations are treated as equivalent to the High School Diploma with at least 2.4/4 GPA. 
• Associate Degree is treated as equivalent to HNC

The following are the year 2 entry admission requirements and criteria for applying to the undergraduate programs of Robert Gordon University.

• A final year GPA of 3.3/4 or higher 
• A 1200/1600 SAT score with at least 580 in each component
• 27 ACT score or higher
• 3 related tests in Advanced Placements (APs) examination with grades 4, 5, or more.

Postgraduate- 

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 2.7 GPA or higher on a 4-point scale
• First Professional Degree with a minimum of 2.7 GPA or higher on a 4-point scale
• Applicants not meeting the above admission eligibility criteria or having relevant work experience can be treated on a case-by-case basis.  

Documents required 

• The official copies of the senior school or college certificates of the applicant
• The official copies of all academic transcripts and records of courses studied
• Personal statement or a statement of purpose
• Proof of the applicant’s English Language Proficiency in case English is not the mother tongue
• EU and international students must submit their passports
• Evidence of scholarship or sponsorship if applicable and/or appropriate
• The copy of an up-to-date and current CV
• Reference letters (if applicable)

Tests required 

Undergraduate year 1

• A 1000/1600 SAT score with at least 500 in each component, or 
• 24 ACT score or higher 
• 3 related tests in Advanced Placements (APs) examination with grade 4 or more
• TASC or HiSET examinations are treated as equivalent to the High School Diploma with at least 2.4/4 GPA. 

Undergraduate year 2

• A final year GPA of 3.3/4 or higher 
• A 1200/1600 SAT score with at least 580 in each component
• 27 ACT score or higher
• 3 related tests in Advanced Placements (APs) examination with grades 4, 5 or more.

Postgraduate 

Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 2.7 GPA or higher on a 4-point scale

• First Professional Degree with a minimum of 2.7 GPA or higher on a 4-point scale

Popular courses 

• Engineering and technology
• Social Sciences
• Life Sciences
• Arts and humanities
• Clinical, pre-clinical and health
• Physical sciences
• Business and Economics
• Computer Science
• Law. 

How the university evaluates applicants 

The applicants at Robert Gordon University are evaluated on the basis of their academic history, employment history, transcripts, resume, personal statement, proposals, letters of references, interviews, and other criteria.  

Tips for applying to the University 

• Check the eligibility criteria thoroughly before applying. 
• Make sure that you meet all applicable score criteria. 

Application deadline 

The application deadline for applying to the undergraduate degree courses at Robert Gordon University is 26th January. 

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