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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
5/7
Kingston
scored higher in 5 categories
2/7
Ravensbourne University London
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Kingston University leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). Ravensbourne University London is ahead on employment, international.
Kingston University vs Ravensbourne University London at a glance
Kingston University and Ravensbourne University London both teach 19 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Games Design & Computer Animation. Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; Ravensbourne University London offers 90 courses across 20 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £17,500 at Ravensbourne University London: Ravensbourne University London is about £1,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £18,500 at Ravensbourne University London: Ravensbourne University London is about £400 a year cheaper.
Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Ravensbourne University London is higher in 5 and Kingston University in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Media & Film Studies: £20,000 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £25,000 from Ravensbourne University London. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Kingston University is higher in 6 and Ravensbourne University London in 3, 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.
Kingston University
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.
Kingston
91 countries · 21.9% international
- 🇮🇳India24.1%
- 🇨🇳China23.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria3.5%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan3.2%
- 🇺🇸United States3.2%
Ravensbourne University London
33 countries · 30.3% international
- 🇮🇳India51.1%
- 🌐Nepal23.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan8.9%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.8%
- 🌐Morocco1.1%
Subjects
19 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.
Kingston University
Ravensbourne University London
Design & Fashion
21 coursesTypical fee £13,950 (PG)
25 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
34 coursesTypical fee £18,900 (PG)
5 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
Games Design & Computer Animation
6 coursesTypical fee £18,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
Business Studies
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
10 coursesTypical fee £19,200 (UG)
3 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
Architecture
Computer Science
Civil Engineering
Economics
Marketing
Media & Film Studies
Computing & IT
Creative Arts (General)
Music
Also taught at both: Accounting, Management, Journalism, Software Engineering.
Only at Kingston University
Only at Ravensbourne University 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
- Kingston University
- £18,500
- Ravensbourne University London
- £17,500
Ravensbourne University London is about £1,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Kingston University
- £18,900
- Ravensbourne University London
- £18,500
Ravensbourne University London is about £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.
Kingston University
Ravensbourne University London
Design & Fashion
£24,000Salary (3 years)£24,00089%Satisfaction84%Business & Management (General)
£25,500Salary (3 years)£26,00081%Satisfaction90%Games Design & Computer Animation
£28,000Salary (3 years)No data71%Satisfaction71%Business Studies
£25,500Salary (3 years)£26,00071%Satisfaction87%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£33,500Salary (3 years)£33,00090%Satisfaction82%Film Production & Cinematography
£21,000Salary (3 years)£23,00074%Satisfaction71%Architecture
£22,500Salary (3 years)£23,50084%Satisfaction94%Computer Science
£24,500Salary (3 years)No data83%Satisfaction70%Marketing
£27,500Salary (3 years)£26,00083%Satisfaction80%Media & Film Studies
£20,000Salary (3 years)£25,00076%Satisfaction73%
Scholarships for International Students
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Kingston University vs Ravensbourne University London: common questions
Is Kingston University or Ravensbourne University London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £17,500 at Ravensbourne University London: Ravensbourne University London is about £1,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £18,500 at Ravensbourne University London: Ravensbourne University London is about £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 Kingston University and Ravensbourne University London?
Both universities teach 19 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Architecture, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Economics, Marketing, Media & Film Studies and 7 more.
Is Kingston University or Ravensbourne University London better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £24,000 from Ravensbourne University London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Kingston University and 84% at Ravensbourne University London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Kingston University or Ravensbourne University London offer more courses?
Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and Ravensbourne University London lists 90 courses.
What can you study at Kingston University but not at Ravensbourne University London?
Kingston University teaches 48 subject areas that Ravensbourne University London does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Building & Construction, Chemistry, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Psychology, Law, Psychology (General) and 40 more.
What can you study at Ravensbourne University London but not at Kingston University?
Ravensbourne University London teaches 1 subject area that Kingston University does not, including Business Information Systems.
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