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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 9 datapoints
We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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Imperial College London
scored higher in 9 categories
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Ravensbourne University London
scored higher in 0 categories
Quick Verdict
Imperial College London leads in 9 of 9 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Ravensbourne University London does not lead in any category where both have data.
Imperial College London vs Ravensbourne University London at a glance
Imperial College London and Ravensbourne University London both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Computer Science and Civil Engineering. Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas; Ravensbourne University London offers 90 courses across 20 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £17,500 at Ravensbourne University London: Ravensbourne University London is about £7,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £18,500 at Ravensbourne University London: Ravensbourne University London is about £21,400 a year cheaper.
In Electronic & Electrical Engineering, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Imperial College London is higher. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher in 2 and Ravensbourne University London in 0, with 1 about level.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Imperial College London
Ravensbourne University London
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
Scholarships
Number of scholarships
International Community
Where do international students come from?
Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.
Imperial College London
106 countries · 52.9% international
- 🇨🇳China41%
- 🇮🇳India5.8%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.1%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
- 🇸🇬Singapore3.6%
Ravensbourne University London
33 countries · 30.3% international
- 🇮🇳India51.1%
- 🌐Nepal23.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan8.9%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.8%
- 🌐Morocco1.1%
Subjects
9 subjects you can study at both
Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.
Imperial College London
Ravensbourne University London
Design & Fashion
7 coursesTypical fee £32,200 (PG)
25 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
Computer Science
19 coursesTypical fee £24,600 (UG)
5 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
Civil Engineering
17 coursesTypical fee £45,500 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
11 coursesTypical fee £19,400 (PG)
3 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
Business Studies
Management
Economics
Software Engineering
Only at Imperial College London
Fees
What it costs international students
The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.
Undergraduate
- Imperial College London
- £24,600
- Ravensbourne University London
- £17,500
Ravensbourne University London is about £7,100 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Imperial College London
- £39,900
- Ravensbourne University London
- £18,500
Ravensbourne University London is about £21,400 a year cheaper.
Outcomes
Graduate outcomes by subject
Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.
Imperial College London
Ravensbourne University London
Computer Science
£64,000Salary (3 years)No data97%Satisfaction70%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£46,000Salary (3 years)£33,00082%Satisfaction82%Software Engineering
£65,000Salary (3 years)No data97%Satisfaction71%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveImperial College London
Engineering Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship
£50,000
Deadline: N/A
Science Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship
£50,000
Deadline: N/A
J.P. Morgan Scholarship in Quantitative Finance
£45,100
Deadline: May 2026
Dean's Impact Scholarship
£30,000
Deadline: N/A
W L "Bill" Byrnes Global Scholarship
£30,000
Deadline: N/A
Ravensbourne University London
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Imperial College London vs Ravensbourne University London: common questions
Is Imperial College London or Ravensbourne University London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £17,500 at Ravensbourne University London: Ravensbourne University London is about £7,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £18,500 at Ravensbourne University London: Ravensbourne University London is about £21,400 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.
What subjects can you study at both Imperial College London and Ravensbourne University London?
Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Management, Economics and Software Engineering.
Is Imperial College London or Ravensbourne University London better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?
Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £46,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, and £33,000 from Ravensbourne University London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Imperial College London and 82% at Ravensbourne University London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Imperial College London or Ravensbourne University London offer more courses?
Imperial College London lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and Ravensbourne University London lists 90 courses.
What can you study at Imperial College London but not at Ravensbourne University London?
Imperial College London teaches 33 subject areas that Ravensbourne University London does not, including Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences and 25 more.
What can you study at Ravensbourne University London but not at Imperial College London?
Ravensbourne University London teaches 11 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Film Production & Cinematography, Architecture, Marketing, Business Information Systems, Computing & IT, Media & Film Studies, Accounting and 3 more.
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