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The Robert Gordon University (RGU)

The Robert Gordon University, Schoolhill, AB10 1FR Aberdeen, United Kingdom
3.81 / 5 based on 24 reviews.

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64% of students recommend
24 reviews
Housing
3.2/5
 All experiences (24)
Student life
3.8/5
 5 stars (0)
Academic
4.0/5
 4 stars (18)
Languages
3.5/5
 3 stars (6)
Expenses
2.8/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
3.9/5
 1 star (0)
“Scotland is grrrrrreat! Didn't see Nessie!” Read Review
Bronne, Netherlands

24 reviews of The Robert Gordon University

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HOUSING    
by Oladimeji, Federal University of Technology, Akure,, Akure Ondo, Nigeria
Engineering, Technology, Independent
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? Relatively cheap and encourages concentration besides its proximity was remarkable. this is my opinion
Personal comments:
as an international student coming to a place for the first time; It wasnt near as a horrible experience as i imagined. it was very fit for its purpose.
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STUDENT LIFE    
by Abiodun, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
Engineering, Independent
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal comments:
night clubs at the city centre. premiership and champion league matches at RGU unon
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ACADEMIC    
by Oladimeji, Federal University of Technology, Akure,, Akure Ondo, Nigeria
Engineering, Technology, Independent
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
continue within the development frame



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
not really. it was ok in my own opinion

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by Bronne, Universiteit Twente, Enschede, Netherlands
Political Science, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Personal comments:
Scottish accent is hard in the beginning(even still a bit when I left)
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EXPENSES    
by Oladimeji, Federal University of Technology, Akure,, Akure Ondo, Nigeria
Engineering, Technology, Independent
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
different standards of living.
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
VAT effect on tuition. Plan your spending. Dont spend unless you have to. Sort your needs first and save for the needs to come.
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OVERALL    
by Abiodun, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
Engineering, Independent
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
Nothing
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Strongly Recommended RGU is a modern university and it offers a lot of opportunities for students. The student must be ready for an intensive academic session especially for graduate studies and must spend some good time studyingand doing research in order to get the best from the modules. The town is small and the people are very friendly. However, it gets very cold.I strongly recommend the university for any serious minded (and fun-loving) person.



FINAL COMMENTS

Aberdeen is a cold city so students should come with warm clothings or be ready to buy some here. There is large student community here comprising students from Robert Gordon and Univ of Aberdeen. Lots of students from Africa and Asia. Cost of living could be a bit high when compared to other small cities in the UK but the learning experience would be worth it.
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