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Cambridge · QS World #6
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.
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Ravensbourne University London
scored higher in 1 category
7/8
Cambridge
scored higher in 7 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Cambridge leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Ravensbourne University London is ahead on employment.
Ravensbourne University London vs University of Cambridge at a glance
Ravensbourne University London and University of Cambridge both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Architecture, Business & Management (General) and Computer Science. Ravensbourne University London offers 90 courses across 20 subject areas; University of Cambridge offers 336 courses across 79 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: Ravensbourne University London is about £15,390 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £41,300 at University of Cambridge: Ravensbourne University London is about £22,800 a year cheaper.
In Architecture, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Cambridge is higher. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Ravensbourne University London is higher in 1 and University of Cambridge 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 Cambridge
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%
Cambridge
96 countries · 32.2% international
- 🇨🇳China28.2%
- 🇺🇸United States10.3%
- 🇸🇬Singapore6.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
- 🇮🇳India4.7%
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 Cambridge
Architecture
Business & Management (General)
Computer Science
Economics
Business Studies
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Management
Media & Film Studies
Music
Software Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computing & IT
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 Cambridge
- £32,890
Ravensbourne University London is about £15,390 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Ravensbourne University London
- £18,500
- University of Cambridge
- £41,300
Ravensbourne University London is about £22,800 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 Cambridge
Architecture
£23,500Salary (3 years)£38,00094%Satisfaction88%Computer Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£63,50070%Satisfaction94%
Scholarships for International Students
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Ravensbourne University London vs University of Cambridge: common questions
Is Ravensbourne University London or University of Cambridge cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: Ravensbourne University London is about £15,390 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £41,300 at University of Cambridge: Ravensbourne University London is about £22,800 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 Cambridge?
Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Architecture, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Economics, Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management, Media & Film Studies, Music, Software Engineering, Civil Engineering and Computing & IT.
Is Ravensbourne University London or University of Cambridge better for Architecture?
Architecture graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, and £38,000 from University of Cambridge. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Ravensbourne University London and 88% at University of Cambridge. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Ravensbourne University London or University of Cambridge offer more courses?
University of Cambridge lists 336 courses on CourseOptions and Ravensbourne University London lists 90 courses.
What can you study at Ravensbourne University London but not at University of Cambridge?
Ravensbourne University London teaches 8 subject areas that University of Cambridge does not, including Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Business Information Systems, Accounting, Creative Arts (General) and Journalism.
What can you study at University of Cambridge but not at Ravensbourne University London?
University of Cambridge teaches 67 subject areas that Ravensbourne University London does not, including Biological Sciences (General), History, Asian Languages & Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology and 59 more.
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