Robert Gordon University British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) competitions. A number of elite athletes study at RGU, for example swimmer Hannah Miley studied at RGU until 2013 and appeared regularly in publicity for the university. A sport scholar program provides support for the athletic and academic careers of developing and elite athletes, including coaching, access to training facilities and financial assistance, as well as flexibility in fitting training around the academic timetable. The Robert Gordon University Boat Club contests the annual Aberdeen Universities Boat Race each Spring against the University of Aberdeen. RGU were victorious in 2012 2013, 2014, 2015. and 2016.
Robert Gordon University there have moved to new buildings at the main Garthdee campus.Robert Gordon University has one international university at a separate building named Robert Gordon International University and offered various type of education online for international students. In 2017, RGU received the TEF Gold Framework of Excellence in teaching. This medal places RGU in the top 20% of the best universities in the UK for the quality of its undergraduate teaching and learning. The TEF Gold rating has been awarded to RGU for its delivery of outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for its students. The university derives from Robert Gordon's Hospital,