Founded in 1992, Robert Gordon University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Aberdeen (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Scotland. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, Robert Gordon University (RGU) is a large coeducational UK higher education institution. Robert Gordon University (RGU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 30 years old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. RGU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.