Admission Requirements

The following minimum requirements must be fulfilled to get admitted to Navitas Group - The International College at Robert Gordon University (ICRGU)

• International students are considered on case-by-case basis. There can be some additional requirements, depending on the program you are applying to. Please visit course information page to find the admission requirement.
• Students are required to submit their original transcripts from their last attended academic institutions. If they are not in English, then submit the translated copies of the same along with the originals.
• Should provide the certificate issued by the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) that compares educational credentials from other countries to educational standards in UK.
• You need to submit your English language proficiency test scores if you are coming from a non-English speaking country. For more information please click here.

Please note:- If you are not a UK citizen or a permanent resident of UK, you must obtain a valid study permit before you come to UK.

Opportunities

Our Employability team are committed to supporting you throughout your career, providing advice and opportunities for making the most of your time at university, individual discussions about possible career options through to decision-making and support through the application process.

Supporting Individual Students
Our Careers Consultants offer confidential, impartial, one-to-one appointments to support you to:

• Explore your career options
• Source vacancies for part-time jobs, internships and graduate roles
• Prepare your CV, cover letter and application forms
• Prepare for interviews and assessment centres
• Explore postgraduate study options
• Develop your personal statement and elevator pitch
• Successfully apply for placement and study abroad opportunities

Careers Resources
In addition to RGU eHub resources, which are exclusively for RGU students and graduates, there are a wide range of open access career resources are available to support and assist with your career research, planning and job search that we recommend:

• Partnership Action for Continuing Employment (PACE)
  • Advice to help you deal with redundancy, understand your rights and find out where to get support.
• Glassdoor
  • Search for placements and jobs, research company reviews, salaries and benefits, and read interview questions from employees themselves. Free access for RGU students.
• Guardian UK 300
  • A list of the most popular graduate employers as voted for by students and graduates. Find information on a range of graduate schemes and jobs.
• The Job Crowd
  • Search for graduate jobs, research graduate employer reviews, salaries and benefits, and read interview and application tips.
• Milkround
  • Search for graduate jobs and schemes, internships and placements by sector and location.
• Graduate Prospects
  • Search for graduate jobs and work experience. Prospects also provides a range of career and job related advice relating to CVs, Cover Letters, Interview Tips as well as information relating to what you can do with your degree.
• Target Jobs
  • Search for graduate jobs, schemes and internships by career sector. Target Jobs also provides further information relating to career planning, applications, interviews and many other areas.
• Times Top 100
  • A list of the top 100 graduate employers as voted for by graduates. Find information on a range of graduate schemes and jobs.
• Wiki Jobs
  • Search for graduate schemes, receive job alerts, read company reviews and learn about interview questions.

Prospective Students
The Careers Team are happy to meet with prospective students and their supporters to provide information and advice on the likely  career outcomes of our courses and support you in making the right choice of course that will help you realise your career expectations.
 
To arrange a careers conversation as a prospective student or applicant email us on [email protected] or tel 01224 262110 and we will be able to arrange a face to face, or telephone, Skype or FaceTime session.

Online Advice and Information
The RGU eHub is a comprehensive online careers information and advice resource, to support RGU students with all aspects of your career journey. RGU eHub practical tools include:

• The Career Tracker self-assessment tool, allowing you to evaluate your career confidence and provide you with targeted information and tools to enhance your employability
• A range of specially designed programmes, including the RGU Employability Award, to support and enhance your employability with a focus on: understanding and developing your skills; working out your career options and getting the job you want
• A comprehensive library of tools including: CV builder and CV 360, cover letter builder, an interview simulator and an assessment centre tool
• A wide range of self-assessments and interactive quizzes designed to help you better understand your strengths, motivations, learning styles and temperament
• International information on issues such as sourcing global job opportunities and rules for working in the UK for international students
• Careers-related advice and information articles and videos.

Current students can use the RGU eHub practical tools as and when you need to acquire or build the skills to succeed within your course and make a successful transition from university into the workplace.

RGU eHub Jobs is a searchable vacancy database which allows you to source part-time jobs, internships and graduate job vacancies. You can also find employer events, including on-campus talks and careers fairs through RGU eHub jobs. The Company Directory, an employer database, provides key information on top employers to inspire your job search.

You can download the RGU eHub app onto your phone or tablet so that you can access it on the go.

Student Support

We have heavily invested in our support networks both on and off campus to make the experience of studying at RGU the best it can possibly be.
Find out more about how individual services will continue to help you from our service pages listed.

• Careers Support
  • Our Employability team are committed to supporting you throughout your career, providing advice and opportunities for making the most of your time at university, individual discussions about possible career options through to decision-making and support through the application process.
• Counselling & Wellbeing
  • Studying at University is an exciting and rewarding experience. For some it also brings changes which might at times be difficult and stressful. The Student Counselling & Wellbeing Centre has Counsellors and a Student Wellbeing Advisor who can talk over issues that may be concerning you.
• The Inclusion Centre: Disability & Dyslexia
  • The dedicated team at the Inclusion Centre are on hand to provide you with information and advice to support you through your time at RGU.
• IT Facilities & Helpdesk
  • There are approximately 2,500 IT workstations that serve a user population of around 9,000 full time students and 1,500 members of staff.
• Medical Services
  • It is important to register with a doctor (GP) as soon as you arrive in Aberdeen.
• Religious Support
  • Our chaplaincy service is available for people of all faiths and none.
• Report & Support
  • Our online platform enables anonymous or named Gender Based Violence disclosures, offering direct help in complete confidence and detailed guidance & specialist support.
• Student Help Point
  • From travel to tuition fees, accommodation to application forms and finance to free time, the Student Help Point can help whether you are on campus or online.
• Student Parents
  • Working in partnership with RGU:Union, the Student Life Department is on hand to provide you with advice, support and assistance if you’re managing various responsibilities of academic life, pregnancy and parenthood.
• Study Support Services
  • The Study Skills team offer advice on a range of study skills, supporting you in meeting your academic potential, and in becoming a confident, independent learner.
• Student Union
  • Going to university isn’t just about getting a degree, there is an entire lifestyle that comes with being a student. Studying is a big part of the experience, but there are also many opportunities available which will allow you to try new things, meet new people, and make the most of your free time.
• Visa and Immigration Advice
  • As an International Student at RGU there is a range of immigration information, advice and guidance that the Student Immigration Team can offer you.