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Aberdeen · QS World #288
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.
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Ravensbourne University London
scored higher in 2 categories
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Aberdeen
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Aberdeen leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Ravensbourne University London is ahead on employment, international.
Ravensbourne University London vs University of Aberdeen at a glance
Ravensbourne University London and University of Aberdeen both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Management, Economics and Business Studies. Ravensbourne University London offers 90 courses across 20 subject areas; University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: Ravensbourne University London is about £3,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: Ravensbourne University London is about £4,500 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Ravensbourne University London is higher in 2 and University of Aberdeen in 1. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £26,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, against £28,500 from University of Aberdeen. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Aberdeen is higher in 3 and Ravensbourne University London in 1.
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.
Ravensbourne University London
University of Aberdeen
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.
Ravensbourne University London
33 countries · 30.3% international
- 🇮🇳India51.1%
- 🌐Nepal23.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan8.9%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.8%
- 🌐Morocco1.1%
Aberdeen
81 countries · 18.8% international
- 🇨🇳China20.2%
- 🇮🇳India14.1%
- 🇺🇸United States8.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%
Subjects
12 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 of Aberdeen
Management
2 coursesTypical fee £18,500 (PG)
24 coursesTypical fee £20,800 (UG)
Economics
1 courseTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
23 coursesTypical fee £20,800 (UG)
Business Studies
6 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £20,800 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
8 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £20,800 (UG)
Computer Science
5 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £24,800 (UG)
Civil Engineering
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £24,800 (UG)
Accounting
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Marketing
Music
Computing & IT
Media & Film Studies
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
- Ravensbourne University London
- £17,500
- University of Aberdeen
- £20,800
Ravensbourne University London is about £3,300 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Ravensbourne University London
- £18,500
- University of Aberdeen
- £23,000
Ravensbourne University London is about £4,500 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
University of Aberdeen
Business Studies
£26,000Salary (3 years)£28,50087%Satisfaction100%Film Production & Cinematography
£23,000Salary (3 years)£20,50071%Satisfaction91%Computer Science
No dataSalary (3 years)No data70%Satisfaction77%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£32,00082%Satisfaction75%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRavensbourne University London
View all scholarships →University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate
£8,000
Deadline: N/A
Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate
£8,000
Deadline: N/A
Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE
£6,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Ravensbourne University London vs University of Aberdeen: common questions
Is Ravensbourne University London or University of Aberdeen cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: Ravensbourne University London is about £3,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: Ravensbourne University London is about £4,500 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 of Aberdeen?
Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Management, Economics, Business Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Accounting, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Marketing, Music, Computing & IT and Media & Film Studies.
Is Ravensbourne University London or University of Aberdeen better for Business Studies?
Business Studies graduates earn a median £26,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, and £28,500 from University of Aberdeen. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Ravensbourne University London and 100% at University of Aberdeen. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Ravensbourne University London or University of Aberdeen offer more courses?
University of Aberdeen lists 597 courses on CourseOptions and Ravensbourne University London lists 90 courses.
What can you study at Ravensbourne University London but not at University of Aberdeen?
Ravensbourne University London teaches 8 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Architecture, Business & Management (General), Business Information Systems, Software Engineering, Creative Arts (General) and Journalism.
What can you study at University of Aberdeen but not at Ravensbourne University London?
University of Aberdeen teaches 68 subject areas that Ravensbourne University London does not, including Law, English Studies, French, Anthropology, German & Scandinavian Studies, Chemical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Finance & Actuarial Science and 60 more.
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