Robert Gordon University - Gray's School of Art
Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
Website:
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
- 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
- For detailed information on each course, you can take a look at the
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.
Transcript Information
Host university transcript release varies by school and region. As a result, students should plan their exchange and return to UVic accordingly.
At Robert Gordon University, provisional grade results are released for Semester One (Fall Term at UVic) at the end of February. Official transcripts for Semester One and Semester Two (Spring Term at UVic) will be released at the end of June. For more information about assessment results please visit the official information page on the .
Exchange students are responsible for requesting their host university send their final official exchange transcript directly to the ICS exchange team at goglobal@uvic.ca, as soon as it is available.
Housing
- On-campus housing: Available.
See the university's website for details. - Off-campus housing: Available.
See the university's website for details. - One semester leases available for exchange students only studying one semester.
Medical Insurance, Immigration & Orientation
- Medical insurance: Mandatory
- Immigration documents: Student visa required (See the and the 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 .
- is a hub for all things sustainability, housing a community bike workshop, a community garden and the Climate Action Network.