Robert Gordon University and can also be seen over the main entrance to the university's Administration Building at Schoolhill and various academic buildings at the main campus at Garthdee. The shield also formed the previous logo which still features on some older signage. On the left side of the arms, the three boars on a blue background edged in gold are taken from the arms of the Gordon family, while on the right the castle on a red background is taken from the arms of the City of Aberdeen. This symbol of the city is shared with the arms of the University of
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,