Robert Gordon University vs University of Aberdeen

RGU operates a single campus in Aberdeen, in the south-western suburbs at Garthdee. 

The university's main campus is at King's College in Old Aberdeen, where the original buildings are still in use in addition to many 20th century buildings. A second campus at Foresterhill accommodates the School of Medicine, Medical Science and Nutrition. In addition, there are smaller facilities at other sites such as the Royal Cornhill Hospital to the west of the city centre, and the Rowett Institute in Bucksburn.

The Garthdee Campus sits in a wonderfully spacious parkland, adjacent to the River Dee. Mature trees and walkways combine with striking architecture providing a beautiful backdrop for work and play. The university has specific facilities for cyclists including bike parking, showers and changing rooms, that you may wish to use when cycling to campus. There are food outlets in all of the main buildings on the Garthdee Campus, each offering something slightly different. The Gatehouse, the University's design and print consultancy, provides all design and print related functions to academic and support departments as well as student and commercial enterprise. 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. RGU SPORT is the university's outstanding sporting facility on campus. As well as a swimming pool, climbing wall and three gyms, there is a range of classes on offer for all fitness levels.

The university has invested heavily in its facilities and learning resources, ensuring that its staff and students have access to everything they need to help them succeed in their work and study. The growth of  the university's learning resources has placed Aberdeen on the map as one of the UK’s leading universities for study and research. The Olympic standard Aberdeen Sports Village and Aquatic Centre is the premier sports facility in the North East of Scotland. It is open to students, staff and the public with facilities for athletics, football, swimming, racquet sports, hockey, martial arts, weight lifting, boxing and fitness classes, as well as spaces for a variety of sports clubs such as trampolining and ultimate frisbee.

f you are looking to enjoy a light bite, a coffee or a craft beer, Union Brew on the ground floor of the Students' Union is the place for you. The Bear Essentials Union Shop sells a range of stationery, meal deals, greetings cards and University of Aberdeen gifts and clothing.

If it’s something more substantial you want to eat, the food court on the first floor of the Students' Union serves a wide range of hot and cold meals, drinks, and snacks. With over 100 clubs and societies to choose from there is something for everyone at The University of Aberdeen. 

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