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Ravensbourne University London

London

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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/8

Ravensbourne University London

scored higher in 2 categories

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6/8

Southampton

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

Southampton, Solent University leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). Ravensbourne University London is ahead on international, graduate salary.

Ravensbourne University London vs Southampton, Solent University at a glance

Ravensbourne University London and Southampton, Solent University both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business Studies and Business & Management (General). Ravensbourne University London offers 90 courses across 20 subject areas; Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £19,080 at Southampton, Solent University: Ravensbourne University London is about £1,580 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £18,350 at Southampton, Solent University, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Ravensbourne University London is higher in 6 and Southampton, Solent University in 1. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, against £25,000 from Southampton, Solent University. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 9 and Ravensbourne University London in 1.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
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THE World
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Guardian UK
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1962
Established
1855
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Ravensbourne University London

Southampton, Solent University

79.3%
88.2%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£30,300
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
82.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

30.3%
14.9%

International

International student share

90
294

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
11

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.

Ravensbourne University London

33 countries · 30.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India51.1%
  • 🌐Nepal23.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.9%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.8%
  • 🌐Morocco1.1%
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Southampton

56 countries · 14.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India39%
  • 🇳🇴Norway6.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.3%
  • 🌐Morocco2.4%

Subjects

15 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.

Ravensbourne University London

Southampton, Solent University

Only at Ravensbourne University London

Only at Southampton, Solent University

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

Ravensbourne University London
£17,500
Southampton, Solent University
£19,080

Ravensbourne University London is about £1,580 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ravensbourne University London
£18,500
Southampton, Solent University
£18,350

About the same.

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.

Ravensbourne University London

Southampton, Solent University

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction93%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    71%Satisfaction82%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
    70%Satisfaction84%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    71%Satisfaction88%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    73%Satisfaction91%

  • Architecture

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    94%Satisfaction97%

  • Software Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
    71%Satisfaction84%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    82%Satisfaction86%

Scholarships for International Students

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Ravensbourne University London

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Southampton, Solent University

Solent Postgraduate Taught International Excellence Scholarship

£1,500

Deadline: N/A

Carers Bursary

£1,200

Deadline: Jun 2026

Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Showman, Boater community bursary

£500

Deadline: Jun 2026

Undergraduate Apprenticeship Bursary

£200

Deadline: Jun 2026

Parents bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Ravensbourne University London vs Southampton, Solent University: common questions

Is Ravensbourne University London or Southampton, Solent University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £19,080 at Southampton, Solent University: Ravensbourne University London is about £1,580 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £18,350 at Southampton, Solent University, so the two cost about the same. 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 Ravensbourne University London and Southampton, Solent University?

Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Accounting, Computer Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Music, Media & Film Studies, Architecture, Software Engineering, Management and 3 more.

Is Ravensbourne University London or Southampton, Solent University better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, and £20,500 from Southampton, Solent University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Ravensbourne University London and 89% at Southampton, Solent University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Ravensbourne University London or Southampton, Solent University offer more courses?

Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and Ravensbourne University London lists 90 courses.

What can you study at Ravensbourne University London but not at Southampton, Solent University?

Ravensbourne University London teaches 5 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Business Information Systems, Civil Engineering, Computing & IT, Creative Arts (General) and Economics.

What can you study at Southampton, Solent University but not at Ravensbourne University London?

Southampton, Solent University teaches 27 subject areas that Ravensbourne University London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Social Sciences (General), Building & Construction, Mechanical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science and 19 more.

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Ravensbourne University London90 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses