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International students should start at the International Students section of rgu.ac.uk, which is listed in the main site navigation alongside Study at RGU, Research, and Business & Innovation. From there you can reach entry requirements, the application process, and practical information about living and studying in Aberdeen. Use the main site search to jump straight to a specific course, then confirm the international-specific requirements for that course before applying.
The main entry points on the site
RGU's homepage organises its content around a small number of top-level areas. For an international applicant, three of them matter most:
| Section | What you use it for |
|---|---|
| International Students | Entry requirements, application routes, and pre-arrival and life-in-Aberdeen information for students from outside the UK |
| Study at RGU | Course search, undergraduate and postgraduate study options, and what studying at RGU involves |
| Life at RGU | Student life, community, and support once you are here |
The homepage also links directly to Undergrad Study Options and Postgrad Study Options, so you can move from "which level do I want" to "which course" without going through the international pages first.
Finding the right course and level
RGU states it offers more than 300 courses in a range of subjects. The site separates undergraduate and postgraduate routes:
- Undergraduate — for a first degree; the homepage frames this as being "in demand when you study an undergraduate degree at RGU."
- Postgraduate — for advancing a career, changing direction, or pursuing a passion; RGU says it will have a postgraduate degree to help you get there.
Use the course search on the homepage ("Search all courses") to filter by subject, then open the individual course page. Course pages are where you check the specific entry requirements and start date that apply to you — the international section tells you how to interpret those requirements if your qualifications were earned outside the UK.
What to check before you apply
Once you have a course in mind, work through these in order:
- Entry requirements for your qualification type. International qualifications are assessed differently from UK ones, so check the international pages rather than relying on the headline requirements on the course page.
- Application process and deadlines. The international section sets out how to apply as an overseas applicant.
- Visa and immigration. As an international student you will need to understand the visa route that applies to your situation before you commit. RGU's international pages are the starting point; the UK government's own immigration guidance is the authoritative source for the rules themselves.
- Fees and funding. Tuition fees for international students differ from home fees, and payment arrangements are set out separately. Check the current fee for your specific course and level rather than assuming a figure.
- Living in Aberdeen. The homepage cites Aberdeen as 1st in the UK for affordability in the QS Best Student City Rankings 2027, which is relevant if cost of living is part of your decision.
Why RGU positions itself this way
RGU describes a work-integrated approach that "brings together education, industry, research and enterprise," and the homepage highlights employability outcomes — it cites being Top 3 in Scotland and Top 10 in the UK for Graduate Prospects – On Track (Complete University Guide 2026) and 2nd in Scotland for Student Support (Daily Mail University Guide 2027). For an international student weighing up where to study, these are the claims to verify against your own priorities: graduate outcomes matter if you plan to work after graduating, and student support matters if you are moving to a new country.
Common sticking points
- Assuming the course page has everything. International-specific requirements, visa information, and fee status usually sit in the international section, not on the course page.
- Leaving the visa question late. Start on it as soon as you shortlist courses, because it affects your timeline.
- Treating rankings as fixed. The figures above are tied to specific guides and years; check the current edition if the ranking is central to your decision.
If you already know your subject, the fastest route is: search the course, confirm the level, then go to International Students to check requirements, application steps, visa, and fees for that course.