Robert Gordon University - Gray's School of Art
Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
Website: Information for exchange students
Language of instruction: English
Terms: Semester 2 (January - May)
Highlights
- Robert Gordon University was ranked the Best Modern University in the UK by The Times Good University Guide 2010.
- Robert Gordon University was also awarded gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework in the UK. Only 20% of Universities in the UK achieved gold and so this puts them at the forefront of teaching quality in the UK.
- Gray's School of Art is proud of being "the professional art school" offering a range of programs that span all creative disciplines.
- Aberdeen is a vibrant, multicultural, cosmopolitan city with a range of cinemas, art galleries, museums and concert venues.
Accessibility
- Accessibility support services at RGU
- Students should indicate any special requirements in their RGU application form and the RGU team will pass their details over to the Inclusion Centre.
Areas of study
- Visual Art
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If you are applying to undertake a study period at RGU, you can only study modules from one of their courses listed. Outgoing exchange students from UVic can only participate in the Grays School of Art.
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Course Catalogue
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You can find courses available to you on the Incoming Student Modules
- For detailed information on each course, you can take a look at the Course Information Database
Exchange credit history
See the exchange credit history listing of courses that have been previously evaluated from Robert Gordon University. Note that this is a guide only, and not a guarantee that your courses would be evaluated in the same way.
Housing
- On-campus housing: Available.
See the university's Accommodation website for details. - Off-campus housing: Available.
See the university's Accommodation website for details. - One semester leases available for exchange students only studying one semester.
- Application Portal
Medical Insurance, Immigration & Arrival
- Medical insurance: Mandatory
- Immigration documents: Student visa required (See the British Consulate-General Vancouver and the UK government website about visas for details.)
- Orientation program: Available and required.
SDGs-in-Action
Add a United Nations CIFAL qualification to your international experience (and your CV!) by taking the SDGs-In-Action challenge. Below are resources and some of the many ways to get involved at Robert Gordon University.
- Get involved with volunteering through the RGU Union. Explore volunteering opportunities within the union, the community or one-off projects here.
- RGU GO GREEN is a hub for all things sustainability, housing a community bike workshop, a community garden and the Climate Action Network.