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Ravensbourne University London

London

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UCL (University College London)

Camden · QS World #8

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.

1/8

Ravensbourne University London

scored higher in 1 category

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7/8

UCL (University College London)

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

UCL (University College London) leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Ravensbourne University London is ahead on employment.

Ravensbourne University London vs UCL (University College London) at a glance

Ravensbourne University London and UCL (University College London) both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Computer Science and Business & Management (General). Ravensbourne University London offers 90 courses across 20 subject areas; UCL (University College London) offers 1,131 courses across 109 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £29,800 at UCL (University College London): Ravensbourne University London is about £12,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £34,700 at UCL (University College London): Ravensbourne University London is about £16,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, UCL (University College London) is higher in 4 and Ravensbourne University London in 0. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £26,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, against £38,000 from UCL (University College London). Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, UCL (University College London) is higher in 3 and Ravensbourne University London in 1, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#8
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THE World
#22
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Guardian UK
#9
1962
Established
1826
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Ravensbourne University London

UCL (University College London)

79.3%
86.5%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
£46,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
80.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

30.3%
51.9%

International

International student share

90
1131

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
18

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%
VS

UCL (University College London)

127 countries · 51.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China53.3%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.2%
  • 🇮🇳India3.4%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.4%

Subjects

18 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

UCL (University College London)

Also taught at both: Music, Accounting, Creative Arts (General).

Only at Ravensbourne University London

Only at UCL (University 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

Ravensbourne University London
£17,500
UCL (University College London)
£29,800

Ravensbourne University London is about £12,300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ravensbourne University London
£18,500
UCL (University College London)
£34,700

Ravensbourne University London is about £16,200 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.

Ravensbourne University London

UCL (University College London)

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£51,000
    70%Satisfaction80%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£38,000
    90%Satisfaction93%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£40,000
    82%Satisfaction90%

  • Architecture

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    94%Satisfaction95%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
    73%Satisfaction73%

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£38,000
    87%Satisfaction85%

Scholarships for International Students

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Ravensbourne University London

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UCL (University College London)

Commercial Bar Opportunity Scholarship

£25,000

Deadline: N/A

AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award

100%

Deadline: N/A

UCL Department of Arts and Sciences (UASc) Interdisciplinary Excellence PhD Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Law Society Pro Bono Bursary

£250

Deadline: N/A

Alonso Gurmendi Dunkelberg, UCL Graduate Research Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Ravensbourne University London vs UCL (University College London): common questions

Is Ravensbourne University London or UCL (University College London) cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £29,800 at UCL (University College London): Ravensbourne University London is about £12,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £34,700 at UCL (University College London): Ravensbourne University London is about £16,200 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 Ravensbourne University London and UCL (University College London)?

Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Economics, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Management, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Media & Film Studies, Software Engineering and 6 more.

Is Ravensbourne University London or UCL (University College London) better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £26,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, and £38,000 from UCL (University College London). Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Ravensbourne University London and 93% at UCL (University College London). Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Ravensbourne University London or UCL (University College London) offer more courses?

UCL (University College London) lists 1,131 courses on CourseOptions and Ravensbourne University London lists 90 courses.

What can you study at Ravensbourne University London but not at UCL (University College London)?

Ravensbourne University London teaches 2 subject areas that UCL (University College London) does not, including Business Information Systems and Journalism.

What can you study at UCL (University College London) but not at Ravensbourne University London?

UCL (University College London) teaches 91 subject areas that Ravensbourne University London does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Eastern European Languages, Childhood & Youth Studies, Ancient Languages, Psychology (General), Mathematics, Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 83 more.

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Ravensbourne University London90 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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UCL (University College London)1,131 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses