Graduating Students & Itinerary
Robert Gordon University is the Higher Education Institution of the Year.
Welcome from Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Steve Olivier
You are officially graduating from the reigning Scottish Higher Education Institution of the Year. Our Herald Award independently proves your world-class education.
Step forward into the world with confidence. RGU is officially ranked #1 in Scotland for Graduate Prospects - on track - by the Complete University Guide 2027. This ranking highlights our genuine commitment to helping you build a practical foundation, and offering you a trusted, competitive edge in the world of work.
You have developed the skills, adaptability, and resilience that today’s employers value. As you enter a competitive professional landscape, your award-winning university remains fully committed to supporting your unique career journey. Keep moving forward with ambition and curiosity.
Caps off. Futures forward!
I wish you the very best.
Messages for graduating students
The Chancellor is appointed as the titular head of the University and confers degrees, diplomas, and other awards. As Chancellor, Dame Evelyn plays a crucial ambassadorial role for the University, helping to raise RGU’s profile regionally, nationally, and internationally.
Dr Colin Hunter graduated MB ChB from the University of Aberdeen in 1981 and followed a career in general practice, working for over 33 years as a practitioner in Skene Medical Group just west of Aberdeen.
We are so proud to see you all graduate today. Whether you have volunteered with us, been a part of a sports club, joined one of our societies or simply attended one of our events, we have loved being a part of your journey at RGU.
Honorary Graduate - Murray Pittock
Graduating Friday 3 July, 10:30 with an Honorary Graduate
Degree from the School of Law and Social Sciences, Murray Pittock is one of Scotland’s leading historians, cultural and textual scholars, and public
intellectuals.
Read more about Murray Pittock and the lead up to Summer 2026 Graduations in RGU News:
Honouring our past
This year we are were saddened by the passing of Professor John Harper.
Professor John Harper, former Principal & Vice-Chancellor of RGU, was a highly respected and influential figure in Scottish higher education, devoting more than four decades to the sector.
Read more about the life of Professor John Harper in RGU News
Your global Alumni Network
Congratulations on your graduation from RGU. Now you join our alumni community – a global network of 80,000 graduates who represent the University across the globe. Our graduates are creative innovators, forward thinkers and lifelong learners who are ready to make an impact.
It’s not ‘goodbye’, it’s ‘see you later’. Your RGU journey continues far beyond graduation and we’re proud to support you on your path ahead.
Alumni Benefits
You’ve done all the hard work to get to graduation, now it’s time for some rewards. Being an RGU graduate comes with a range of fantastic benefits.Alumni Services & Benefits
Staying Connected
Our Alumni Bulletin is where you’ll get your digest of university news and happenings across the alumni community straight to your email inbox. We’ll also share events to attend along with personal and professional development activities to take advantage of. Make sure we have the correct contact details for you by filling out the Alumni Details Form:
Where are our Alumni now?
From becoming leading decision-makers in oil and gas to building renowned businesses from the ground up, meet your fellow Alumni and find out where their journeys have taken them:
Supporting your future
Your Career
You can continue to benefit from careers advice even after you leave RGU. There’s a range of tools and services from the Centre for Employability and Community Engagement (CECE) to support in developing your future career.
The Careers eHub gives you access to all of the tools and resources you need to find a job and develop your career. You can get advice from professional career coaches, access to hundreds of e-learning resources and career tools - it’s all there to help you.
If you require any support in using the platform, email:
The value of work-integrated learning
Published: 02 July 2026
Graduation season is always a proud moment for Aberdeen and the North East. It highlights the important role our region plays in attracting talented students who come here to study and build their futures.
Published: 29 June 2026
For Darren Cadger, founder of Aberdeen-based Arch 35 Marketing, the value of RGU’s work-integrated learning model isn’t theoretical - it’s personal.
Published: 25 June 2026
Robert Gordon University’s (RGU) work-integrated learning model is delivering more than graduates - it’s building a reliable, industry-ready talent pipeline that businesses trust.
LinkedIn Glow Up
Get your LinkedIn career ready with our LinkedIn Success Kit, including tips, tricks and profile banners to help you stand out to employers.
Your Graduation LinkedIn Glow-Up
Continue Learning
Whether you have recently graduated, want professional accreditation or are looking to develop your career, RGU offers a wide range of courses with flexible study modes to fit around your needs.
Read more about the Postgraduate experience in the RGU Student Blog:
"I was ready to build on what I had already started. It felt less like starting over and more like continuing my journey.”
"I wanted to bring something meaningful to my profession which could contribute to positive change for social workers and care-experienced young people.”
"I thought there was so much more to explore within my creative practice, and I knew there was more for me to learn.”
From short courses to postgraduate study, there are many ways to continue your learning with RGU: