Country Specific Information
India
We are the 'professional university' and prepare our graduates for the world of work. We work closely with employers – to offer courses that make our graduates particularly desirable to local, national and international companies and organisations.
Many of our courses are the result of close collaboration with industry, focusing on both the day-to-day and future professional needs of businesses and other organisations. This means that our graduates learn the necessary skills and are always strongly in demand. Many of our courses have industry exposure in the form of workshops, guest lectures, field trips and practical experience.
Robert Gordon University is pleased to welcome every year a large number of Indian students and Aberdeen has a large community of people from India who have chosen to make our city their home. As a result of this, every year you’ll find celebrations to mark Diwali, Eid, Guru Nanak Gurpurab and many more.
Entry Requirements
Please note that this information is intended as a guideline and allows you to broadly compare your qualifications to the British qualifications specified on the course pages of this website. Some courses may require a higher standard of English than stated in this page. Applications are considered on an individual basis and other qualifications or work experience may be taken into consideration.
Undergraduate Requirements
- Applications will be considered on a case by case basis, please contact Admissions for information: admissions@rgu.ac.uk
- Applicants who do not hold an International High School qualification will be expected to undertake a pathway programme at our International College
Year 1 entry
- We require 60% overall in year 12 state board high school examinations
- For students taking the West Bengal State board examinations, the pass mark we require is 55%
- Students with a post high school qualification (i.e. a higher national diploma, an associate degree) can be considered for advanced entry to some undergraduate courses. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis
Year 2 entry
- We require 70% overall in year 12 state board high school examinations
- For students taking the West Bengal State board examinations, the pass mark we require is 65%
- Students with a post high school qualification (i.e. a higher national diploma, an associate degree) can be considered for advanced entry to some undergraduate courses. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis
English Language
Most undergraduate courses require an IELTS score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each area. Some courses require a higher English language score. Always check the relevant course page and our English Language Requirements page before applying.
Postgraduate Requirements
- Bachelors Degree with a Second Class degree* or an overall average of 55%+ from a recognised institution will be considered for courses which require a 2.2 degree
- Universities of Mumbai, Delhi and Calcutta, minimum overall average of 50%
- CBCS (Choice Based Credit System) - 10 Point Scale GPA 6.0 or B or 'above average'
- Other Point Scale Grading Systems - 4 Point Scale GPA 2.67 or B or 55%, 7 Point Scale GPA 5 or B or 55%
- A small number of University postgraduate programmes do require a minimum of second class upper classification, or an equivalent - refer to the relevant course page for more information
- Applicants with lower qualification and / or relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis. Contact Admissions for information: admissions@rgu.ac.uk
- Students who do not meet our direct entry requirements may be able to undertake a pre-masters programme through our International College at Robert Gordon University
English Language
Most postgraduate courses require an IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each area. Some courses require a higher English Language score. Always check the relevant course page and our English Language Requirements page before applying.
Meet Us
Your chance to meet RGU staff to apply for a course or discuss an existing application.
We visit countries around the world at various times of the year. We also provide opportunities for you to chat to us online. Our regular web chats make it easy for you to connect with us from your own home.
If no visit is scheduled in your country, please contact the International Team and we will be happy to help you.
26 January 2026
Meet RGU in India! From August to September, find us as we attend in-person education fairs across the country from January to March.
Scholarships & Funding
We have a wide range of scholarships are available to international students, find out if you are eligible for support for your country.
Scholarship or funding options may have additional eligibility requirements, however you may still qualify for support. Contact the International Team for further information, or search all Funding and Scholarships.
Available Scholarships & Funding for students from India
- Alumni Discount
- Chevening Scholarship
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship
- Emergency Loan Fund
- GREAT Scholarship
- International Fund
- International Students Emergency Fund
- PhD Studentships
- RGU Financial Award for MBA Students
- RGU Golf Scholarship
- RGU International Merit based scholarship for masters students
- RGU International Student Discount for Master's Students
- RGU International Student Discount for Research Students
- RGU International Student Discount for Undergraduate Students
- RGU International Student January Scholarship for Master’s students
- RGU SPORT Scholarship
- Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate Scholarship
Agents in India
These are our university-approved agents in India. In addition to our Admissions Office and International Team, they are available to help you with any enquiries and help with the submitting your application