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Ravensbourne University London

London

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University of Cumbria

Lancaster · Guardian UK #101

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.

3/7

Ravensbourne University London

scored higher in 3 categories

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4/7

Cumbria

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Cumbria leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). Ravensbourne University London is ahead on established, international, graduate salary.

Ravensbourne University London vs University of Cumbria at a glance

Ravensbourne University London and University of Cumbria both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Business & Management (General). Ravensbourne University London offers 90 courses across 20 subject areas; University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £1,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £16,900 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £1,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Ravensbourne University London is higher in 4 and University of Cumbria in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £24,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, against £17,000 from University of Cumbria. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Ravensbourne University London is higher in 2 and University of Cumbria in 2.

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
#101
1962
Established
2007
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 of Cumbria

79.3%
80.5%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
89.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

30.3%
2.6%

International

International student share

90
136

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
1

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

Cumbria

14 countries · 2.6% international

  • 🇨🇦Canada14.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.6%
  • 🇩🇪Germany8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland8.5%

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 of Cumbria

  • Design & Fashion

    25 courses

    Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    6 courses

    Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    8 courses

    Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    7 courses

    Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

  • Business & Management (General)

    5 courses

    Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    7 courses

    Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

  • Business Studies

    6 courses

    Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    5 courses

    Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    10 courses

    Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    1 course

    Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

  • Computer Science

    5 courses

    Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    2 courses

    Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

  • Management

    2 courses

    Typical fee £18,500 (PG)

    1 course

    Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

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 Cumbria
£16,000

University of Cumbria is about £1,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ravensbourne University London
£18,500
University of Cumbria
£16,900

University of Cumbria is about £1,600 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 Cumbria

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    84%Satisfaction74%
  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    71%Satisfaction77%
  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction85%
  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction89%

Scholarships for International Students

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Ravensbourne University London

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University of Cumbria

Future Talent Award

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Ravensbourne University London vs University of Cumbria: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £1,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £16,900 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £1,600 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 Cumbria?

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

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, and £17,000 from University of Cumbria. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Ravensbourne University London and 74% at University of Cumbria. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Cumbria lists 136 courses on CourseOptions and Ravensbourne University London lists 90 courses.

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

Ravensbourne University London teaches 13 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Architecture, Marketing, Business Information Systems, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computing & IT, Media & Film Studies, Software Engineering and 5 more.

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

University of Cumbria teaches 33 subject areas that Ravensbourne University London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Forestry & Arboriculture, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Psychology (General), Ecology & Conservation, Human Geography & Environment, Law and 25 more.

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