ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY

Convert your Canadian Community College Diploma into a Bachelor’s Degree at Robert Gordon University in the UK (Scotland) in just 1 Year through KOM Consultants.

Canadian Transfer Pathways

KOM Consultants is delighted to introduce Robert Gordon University (RGU). The university is home to a vibrant community of 14,000 students from 132 countries, and offers courses at undergraduate, postgraduate, MBA and PHD level. RGU also offer, and accept, exchange and study abroad student programs.

Articulating to a degree program at Robert Gordon University in Scotland is available to students from participating Canadian Community Colleges across the country.

Generally, students with completed diplomas and / or associate degrees are eligible for automatic advanced standing into the related Robert Gordon University  degree programs which can be completed in one or two years (depending on the level you wish to continue your studies to).

Academic Schools at Robert Gordon University (RGU)

• Aberdeen Business School
• School of Applied Social Studies
• School of Architecture and Built Environment
• School of Computing Science and Digital Media

Entry Requirements at Robert Gordon University

Canadian applications are viewed on a case by case basis and the entry requirements will depend on which course you are applying for and at which entry point. However, generally Robert Gordon University RGU will consider Canadian students with a GPA between 2.75-3/4.0 in their diploma or undergraduate course.

Scholarships for Canadian Community College Students at Robert Gordon University

Average course fee at Robert Gordon University is approximately £11,500  for one year.

RGU Scholarships for 2017 intake for Canadian Community College transfer students are under review.

Saltire Scholarships

Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships (SSS) is a substantial program of scholarships, offered on a matched funding basis between the Scottish Government and Scottish Higher Education Institutions. The scheme offers up to 200 awards, each worth £2000 ($4,000). These are towards the tuition fees, for any one year of full time study, on an Undergraduate, Masters or PhD course at any of Scotland’s higher education institutions.

The scholarships are designed to support the promotion of Scotland as a learning nation and a science nation and are therefore targeted at the priority sectors of creative industries, life sciences, technology, financial services and renewable and clean energy. These are available across key priority countries, including Canada.

The scholarships are available to students as part of a wider strategy to promote Scotland as a study destination and showcase Scotland’s higher education offering in international markets.

The closing date for applications is late May. Students will need to apply to Robert Gordon University through KOM Consultants and have a offer of place at RGU before they can apply. Late applications to courses are accepted until mid-August prior to September entry.

Cost of living in Aberdeen (guide only)

University Accommodation – from $7,000 – $9,000 (for 40 weeks)

Other costs inc. food (depending upon lifestyle) – $5,950 (for 40 weeks)

Prices and conversion rates as at 9^th November 2015. Prices and rates prevailing at time of payment will be charged.

Contact KOM Consultants for more information on Scholarship and application process to Robert Gordon University

About Robert Gordon University

Robert Gordon University (RGU) in Scotland is an exciting blend of the traditional and the contemporary. Founded in 1729 the University has a history in education of over 250 years, yet in 2013 it will become the UK’s most modern university with the opening of its 170 million pound campus development at Garthdee.

Furthermore, Robert Gordon University have an outstanding graduate employment track record. RGU is the top university in the UK for graduate employment according to the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) and RGU have the lowest unemployment rate for graduates in Scotland and the second lowest in the whole of the UK at 2.8% (The Sunday Times University Guide 2013)

Robert Gordon University focuses on professional based, career driven courses.