Robert Gordon University

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Originally published in Pie News on 22nd May 2023, written by Viggo Stacey

The cash injection will allow the company to maintain and consolidate the position it holds in the international education sector, it said.

“This latest round of funding is a strong vote of confidence from our investors and a testament to Adventus’ growth trajectory and potential,” Victor Rajeevan, Adventus.io CEO & co-founder, said in a statement.

“Despite launching in the midst of a pandemic, we’ve expanded our team across 15+ countries, and witnessed remarkable year-on-year growth, and this year is no different.

“The funds will be used to accelerate our technology capabilities (including investments in automation and AI) and deepen our relationship with our partner institutions and recruiters, to ensure we continue to place high-quality students in sought after institutions,” he added.

The Software-as-a-Service platform initially launched in 2020 with a $12 million backing in series A funding, before adding $11m in investment a year later.

Since its establishment, Adventus.io has invested in a real-time data platform, acquired ratings publisher Good Education Media Press and on-boarded cricketing legend Ricky Ponting as brand ambassador.

The company’s admissions and compliance servicing arm, Adventus Professional Services, which London Metropolitan University has signed up for, is said to have been an important addition to the Adventus.io portfolio.

Former CEO Ryan Trainor stepped back from the company earlier this year, and has shared a powerful story of the impact that running the start up has had on his health.

With the latest investment, Adventus.io has made strategic appointments to its team. Peter Backwell, with experience at Altus Group and Australasian Retail Projects as well as accounting firms such as Deloitte and KPMG, is stepping in to the role of chief financial officer.

“This year we’re doubling down on quality and efficiency”

Simon Rosenberg, with over 17 years of broad commercial experience as a senior executive at SEEK, has joined at chief operating officer, while former deputy director/head of international recruitment at Cardiff University, Siobhan Robinson, has recently been appointed partnership director for UK and Europe.

“We have achieved our global enrolment targets for Q1 and continue to grow our revenue while managing our costs effectively, and we have doubled student enrollments in Q1’23 vs Q1’22. It is therefore an exciting time to be joining, as traction with recruiters and global institutions continues to ramp up,” Rosenberg said.

“This year we’re doubling down on quality and efficiency to ensure the right students make it to the right institutions.”

Adventus.io currently works with over 1,600 education institutions and 8,000 recruiter partners globally. It is on track to process 60,000 students this year.

Aggregator platforms may find an uphill battle however as stakeholders, especially in Canada and Australia, are piling pressure on their respective governments to regulate the education agent sector.

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Originally published in Pie News on 22nd May 2023, written by Viggo Stacey

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The cash injection will allow the company to maintain and consolidate the position it holds in the international education sector, it said.

“Despite launching in the midst of a pandemic, we’ve expanded our team across 15+ countries, and witnessed remarkable year-on-year growth, and this year is no different.

The Software-as-a-Service platform initially launched in 2020 with a $12 million backing in series A funding, before adding $11m in investment a year later.

Former CEO Ryan Trainor stepped back from the company earlier this year, and has shared a powerful story of the impact that running the start up has had on his health.

“This year we’re doubling down on quality and efficiency”

“This year we’re doubling down on quality and efficiency to ensure the right students make it to the right institutions.”

Adventus.io currently works with over 1,600 education institutions and 8,000 recruiter partners globally. It is on track to process 60,000 students this year.

Aggregator platforms may find an uphill battle however as stakeholders, especially in Canada and Australia, are piling pressure on their respective governments to regulate the education agent sector.

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Robert Gordon University is an innovative, inclusive, impactful and professionally-focused institution focused on demand-led teaching and research. Find out more about studying abroad at Robert Gordon University.

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Robert Gordon University provides industry-led undergraduate and postgraduate courses leading to highly relevant awards and degrees. Situated on one of the most beautiful campuses in the UK, the university provides facilities that will really influence every student’s capacity to learn.

The University details the high-level actions and targets associated with these actions in its Business Plan, which is for a rolling three-year period and approved annually by the Board of Governors.

Robert Gordon University is the top university in the UK for graduate employment, with 97.7% of students graduating with first degrees (HESA Destination of UK Leavers’ Survey 2013/14). Since employers want more than just a degree, 90% of our courses offer placements from six weeks to a year. The university has links with over 80 universities in 24 countries for study abroad programmes.

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Master of Science in International Business Management

Upcoming intake

September (09/09/2024)

Deadline

July (05/07/2024)

Academic Requirement

Entry Requirements:
Applicants normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or its equivalent in any subject discipline.
Applicants with a lower degree classification and / or relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis.

Language Requirements:
IELTS Academic / Indicator: Overall 6.5 (Reading:5.5, Writing:5.5, Speaking:5.5, Listening:5.5)
TOEFL iBT - Special Home Edition overall 88 (writing & listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20).
TOEFL (iBT) - overall 80 (writing & listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20).
PTE Academic : Reading 51, Writing 51, Speaking 51, Listening 51, Overall 61
Cambridge English (C2 Proficiency, C1 Advanced, and B2 First) - overall 176 none less than 162.
Kaplan Foundation Programme English Overall 65% non less than 55%
INTO Foundation Programme English Overall 65% non less than 55%
Integrated Skills in English (ISE III) - Pass
Integrated Skills in English (ISE II) - Distinction

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Master of Science in Business and Management

Upcoming intake

September (09/09/2024)

Deadline

July (05/07/2024)

Academic Requirement

Entry Requirements:
Applicants normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or its equivalent in any subject discipline.
Applicants with a lower degree classification and / or relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis.

Language Requirements:
IELTS Academic / Indicator: Overall 6.5 (Reading:5.5, Writing:5.5, Speaking:5.5, Listening:5.5)
TOEFL iBT - Special Home Edition overall 88 (writing & listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20).
TOEFL (iBT) - overall 80 (writing & listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20).
PTE Academic : Reading 51, Writing 51, Speaking 51, Listening 51, Overall 61
Cambridge English (C2 Proficiency, C1 Advanced, and B2 First) - overall 176 none less than 162.
Kaplan Foundation Programme English Overall 65% non less than 55%
INTO Foundation Programme English Overall 65% non less than 55%
Integrated Skills in English (ISE III) - Pass
Integrated Skills in English (ISE II) - Distinction

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Master of Science in Information Technology

Upcoming intake

September (09/09/2024)

Deadline

July (05/07/2024)

Academic Requirement

Entry Requirements:
Applicants normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or its equivalent in any NON-Computing discipline.
Applicants with a lower degree classification and / or relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis.

Language Requirements:
IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent.

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Bachelor of Arts in Business Management (Honours)

Upcoming intake

September (09/09/2024)

Deadline

July (05/07/2024)

Academic Requirement

Entry Requirements:
We welcome applications from students who have work based experience.
You will complete a Personal Assessment Form providing more information about your experience to assist with the decision about which stage of the course is most appropriate for you.
Year 2 (Stage 1) Entry
For entry to Year 2 (Stage 1), we require 2 years work experience or a relevant HNC in Business or Admin and IT may be considered.
Year 3 (Stage 2) Entry
For entry to Year 3 (Stage 2) a relevant HND in Business or Admin and IT may be considered.
For someone with a minimum of 3 years’ business experience and at least one year management experience you could be eligible for accelerated entry to Year 3 (Stage 2) and obtain a Bachelor's degree in a year.

Language Requirements:
IELTS Academic / Indicator: Overall 6.0 (Reading:5.5, Writing:5.5, Speaking:5.5, Listening:5.5)
TOEFL iBT - Special Home Edition overall 80 (writing & listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20).
TOEFL (iBT) - overall 80 (writing & listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20).
PTE Academic : Reading 51, Writing 51, Speaking 51, Listening 51, Overall 56
Cambridge English (C2 Proficiency, C1 Advanced, and B2 First) - overall 169 none less than 162.
Kaplan Foundation Programme English Overall 60% non less than 55%
INTO Foundation Programme English Overall 60% non less than 55%
Integrated Skills in English (ISE III) - Pass
Integrated Skills in English (ISE II) - Distinction

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Bachelor of Arts in Business and Management (Honours)

Upcoming intake

September (09/09/2024)

Deadline

July (05/07/2024)

Academic Requirement

Entry Requirements:
Entry Year 1
SQA Higher: BBBC
GCE A Level: BCC
Irish Leaving Certificate: H2H3H3H3
IB Diploma: 27
Entry Year 2
SQA Advanced Higher: BBC
GCE A Level: ABB
IB Diploma: 31

Minimum Entry Requirements:
SQA Higher: BBC/BCCC

Alternative Qualifications
We welcome applications from those with equivalent qualifications to those stated, including SVQs/NVQs, access programmes and overseas qualifications. Applications from students with non-standard qualifications or work experience will be considered on an individual basis.

Applicants from Partner Colleges
A relevant HNC or HND from one of our partner colleges will be considered for entry into Year 2 or 3. Students entering Year 3 of the course will follow the class based taught route as an alternative to a placement in Year 3.

Language Requirements:
IELTS Academic / Indicator: Overall 6.0 (Reading:5.5, Writing:5.5, Speaking:5.5, Listening:5.5)
TOEFL iBT - Special Home Edition overall 80 (writing & listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20).
TOEFL (iBT) - overall 80 (writing & listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20).
PTE Academic : Reading 51, Writing 51, Speaking 51, Listening 51, Overall 56
Cambridge English (C2 Proficiency, C1 Advanced, and B2 First) - overall 169 none less than 162.
Kaplan Foundation Programme English Overall 60% non less than 55%
INTO Foundation Programme English Overall 60% non less than 55%
Integrated Skills in English (ISE III) - Pass
Integrated Skills in English (ISE II) - Distinction

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Bachelor of Arts in International Business Management (Honours)

Upcoming intake

September (09/09/2024)

Deadline

July (05/07/2024)

Academic Requirement

Entry Requirements:
Entry to year 1:
SQA Higher: BBBC
GCE A Level: BCC
Irish Leaving Certificate: H2H3H2H3
IB Diploma: 27

Entry to year 2:
SQA Advanced Higher: BBC
GCE A Level: ABB
IB Diploma: 31

Minimum Entry Requirements:
SQA Higher: BBC/BCCC (Entry to year 1)

Alternative Qualifications:
We welcome applications from those with equivalent qualifications to those stated, including SVQs/NVQs, access programmes and overseas qualifications. Applications from students with non-standard qualifications or work experience will be considered on an individual basis.

Applicants from Partner Colleges:
A relevant HNC or HND from one of our partner colleges will be considered for entry into Year 2

Applicants from Foundation Pathway Providers:
Entry to year 1 or year 2 may be possible for students who have completed a Foundation Certificate or Foundation Undergraduate Pathway programme, from an approved UK provider, at 60% or above. For courses which require a specific subjects match, such as English or Maths, these would need to provided in addition to the Pathway Programme Certificate or result.

Note: All other applicants who are interested in applying for advanced entry will be considered on an individual basis.

Language Requirements:
IELTS Academic / Indicator: Overall 6.0 (Reading:5.5, Writing:5.5, Speaking:5.5, Listening:5.5)
TOEFL iBT - Special Home Edition overall 80 (writing & listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20).
TOEFL (iBT) - overall 80 (writing & listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20).
PTE Academic : Reading 51, Writing 51, Speaking 51, Listening 51, Overall 56
Cambridge English (C2 Proficiency, C1 Advanced, and B2 First) - overall 169 none less than 162.
Kaplan Foundation Programme English Overall 60% non less than 55%
INTO Foundation Programme English Overall 60% non less than 55%
Integrated Skills in English (ISE III) - Pass
Integrated Skills in English (ISE II) - Distinction

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Mandatory documents

Application
- Academic: Transcripts & Certificates
- Identity: Passport Certified Adventus for University Application
- Intention: Statement of Purpose
- Student Authorization: Permission to share and process personal data

Scholarships

For scholarships eligibility and details, please log in to the Adventus.io platform

Scholarships
- RGU International Student Discount for Research Students - £3,000 discount towards postgraduate research tuition fees
- Bolashak scholarship programme - Full tuition fees and living costs.
- Alumni Loyalty Discount - 20% discount on fees
- Scholarships for our international partner institutions - Dependent on individual circumstances
- RGU SPORT Scholarship - Financial assistance is awarded to support travel, training, equipment and competition expenses accrued during the academic year.
- RGU Financial Award for MBA Students - 10% discount towards tuition fees
- RGU International Student Discount for Master's Students - £2,000 discount towards Master's course tuition fees
- International Fund - Variable.
- RGU International Student Discount for Undergraduate Students - £3,000 discount towards one year of undergraduate tuition fees
- Chevening Scholarships RGU - Full Scholarship (flights, accommodation, and course fees are all included)
- Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate Scholarship - Full First year’s tuition fee.
- RGU International Student January Scholarship for Master’s students - £4,000 discount on Postgraduate fees
- MSc Strategic Service Planning and Delivery in Health and Social Care Scholarship - 50% of course fees
- RGU - International Student January Scholarship for Master’s students - £4,000 discount on Postgraduate fees

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