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Ravensbourne University London

London

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University of Bristol

Bristol · QS World #57

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

Bristol

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bristol 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 University of Bristol at a glance

Ravensbourne University London and University of Bristol both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Economics and Management. Ravensbourne University London offers 90 courses across 20 subject areas; University of Bristol offers 479 courses across 83 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £31,300 at University of Bristol: Ravensbourne University London is about £13,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £28,460 at University of Bristol: Ravensbourne University London is about £9,960 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bristol is higher in 3 and Ravensbourne University London in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £26,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, against £40,500 from University of Bristol. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bristol is higher in 4 and Ravensbourne University London in 1, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#57
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THE World
#80
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Guardian UK
#13
1962
Established
1876
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

University of Bristol

79.3%
88%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
£43,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
77.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

30.3%
33.6%

International

International student share

90
479

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
54

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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Bristol

104 countries · 33.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China53.5%
  • 🇮🇳India7.2%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.8%

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

University of Bristol

Only at Ravensbourne University London

Only at University of Bristol

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 Bristol
£31,300

Ravensbourne University London is about £13,800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ravensbourne University London
£18,500
University of Bristol
£28,460

Ravensbourne University London is about £9,960 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 Bristol

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£48,000
    70%Satisfaction93%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    71%Satisfaction89%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    82%Satisfaction83%

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£40,500
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Marketing

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£40,500
    80%Satisfaction87%

Scholarships for International Students

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Ravensbourne University London

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University of Bristol

Black Heritage PhD Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Black heritage PhD scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships for applicants of Black heritage

100%

Deadline: N/A

British Council scholarships for Women

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Ravensbourne University London vs University of Bristol: common questions

Is Ravensbourne University London or University of Bristol cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £31,300 at University of Bristol: Ravensbourne University London is about £13,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £28,460 at University of Bristol: Ravensbourne University London is about £9,960 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 Bristol?

Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Economics, Management, Computer Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Accounting, Music, Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Marketing and 3 more.

Is Ravensbourne University London or University of Bristol better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, and £23,000 from University of Bristol. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Ravensbourne University London and 89% at University of Bristol. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Ravensbourne University London or University of Bristol offer more courses?

University of Bristol lists 479 courses on CourseOptions and Ravensbourne University London lists 90 courses.

What can you study at Ravensbourne University London but not at University of Bristol?

Ravensbourne University London teaches 5 subject areas that University of Bristol does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Architecture, Business Information Systems, Creative Arts (General) and Journalism.

What can you study at University of Bristol but not at Ravensbourne University London?

University of Bristol teaches 68 subject areas that Ravensbourne University London does not, including Mathematics, Physics, Anatomy & Pathology, Law, Politics & International Relations, Social Policy & Public Policy, Dentistry, Geology & Earth Sciences and 60 more.

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Ravensbourne University London90 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Bristol479 courses · 54 scholarshipsBrowse Courses