Robert Gordon University
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About Robert Gordon University
According to Wikipedia, Robert Gordon University, commonly called RGU , is a public university in the city of Aberdeen, Scotland. It became a university in 1992, and originated from an educational institution founded in the 18th century by Robert Gordon, a prosperous Aberdeen merchant, and various institutions which provided adult and technical education in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It is one of two universities in the city, the other being the University of Aberdeen. RGU is a campus university and its single campus in Aberdeen is at Garthdee, in the south-west of the city.
What Is Robert Gordon University Known For?
Robert Gordon University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Business
- Education
- Engineering
- Medical
- Biology
- Communications
- Political Science
- Law
- History
- Computer Science
- Psychology
- Chemistry
- Literature
- Philosophy
- Economics
- Earth Sciences
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Criminal Justice
- Religious Studies
- Nursing
- Sociology
- Social Work
- Anthropology
Robert Gordon University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Robert Gordon University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Robert Gordon University ranks #1442 worldwide for influence in Business.
Robert Gordon University ranks #1643 worldwide for influence in Education.
Robert Gordon University ranks #1922 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
Robert Gordon University ranks #1648 worldwide for influence in Medical.
Robert Gordon University ranks #1482 worldwide for influence in Biology.
Robert Gordon University ranks #1854 worldwide for influence in Communications.
Robert Gordon University ranks #2791 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
Robert Gordon University ranks #2035 worldwide for influence in Law.
Robert Gordon University ranks #2461 worldwide for influence in History.
Robert Gordon University ranks #2875 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
Robert Gordon University ranks #1565 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
Robert Gordon University ranks #1741 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
Robert Gordon University ranks #3858 worldwide for influence in Literature.
Robert Gordon University ranks #2628 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
Robert Gordon University ranks #3010 worldwide for influence in Economics.
Robert Gordon University ranks #1923 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
Robert Gordon University ranks #3046 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
Robert Gordon University ranks #2305 worldwide for influence in Physics.
Robert Gordon University ranks #1453 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
Robert Gordon University ranks #4938 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
Robert Gordon University ranks #2901 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
Robert Gordon University ranks #2462 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
Robert Gordon University ranks #2618 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
Robert Gordon University ranks #5094 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
anthropology DegreesWho Are Robert Gordon University's Most Influential Alumni?
Robert Gordon University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Business, Criminal Justice, and Biology. Here are some of Robert Gordon University's most famous alumni:
Who Are Robert Gordon University's Most Influential Faculty?
Robert Gordon University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Business, Criminal Justice, and Biology. Here are some of Robert Gordon University's most famous faculty:
