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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Ravensbourne University London

London

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University Centre South Essex

Southend-on-Sea

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 5 datapoints

We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/5

Ravensbourne University London

scored higher in 3 categories

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2/5

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Ravensbourne University London leads in 3 of 5 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Ravensbourne University London vs University Centre South Essex at a glance

Ravensbourne University London and University Centre South Essex both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation and Film Production & Cinematography. Ravensbourne University London offers 90 courses across 20 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: Ravensbourne University London is about £430 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Ravensbourne University London is higher in 3 and University Centre South Essex in 0. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £26,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, against £19,000 from University Centre South Essex. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 3 and Ravensbourne University London in 0.

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
2016
No
Russell Group
No
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

University Centre South Essex

79.3%
95.4%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

30.3%
No data

International

International student share

90
25

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

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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University Centre South Essex

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    7 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

    University Centre South Essex

    Only at Ravensbourne University London

    Only at University Centre South Essex

    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
    University Centre South Essex
    £17,930

    Ravensbourne University London is about £430 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Ravensbourne University London
    £18,500
    University Centre South Essex
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre South Essex yet.

    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

    University Centre South Essex

    • Design & Fashion

      £24,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      84%Satisfaction100%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      No dataSalary (3 years)£17,500
      71%Satisfaction89%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      71%Satisfaction99%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £26,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      90%SatisfactionNo data

    Scholarships for International Students

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    Ravensbourne University London

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    FAQ

    Ravensbourne University London vs University Centre South Essex: common questions

    Is Ravensbourne University London or University Centre South Essex cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: Ravensbourne University London is about £430 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 University Centre South Essex?

    Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Film Production & Cinematography, Business & Management (General), Computing & IT, Media & Film Studies and Accounting.

    Is Ravensbourne University London or University Centre South Essex better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, and £18,500 from University Centre South Essex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Ravensbourne University London and 100% at University Centre South Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Ravensbourne University London or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?

    Ravensbourne University London lists 90 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.

    What can you study at Ravensbourne University London but not at University Centre South Essex?

    Ravensbourne University London teaches 13 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Architecture, Business Studies, Computer Science, Marketing, Business Information Systems, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Management and 5 more.

    What can you study at University Centre South Essex but not at Ravensbourne University London?

    University Centre South Essex teaches 11 subject areas that Ravensbourne University London does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dance, Education Studies, Fine Art, Psychology (General) and 3 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    Ravensbourne University London90 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses