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Ravensbourne University London

London

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University of East London

London · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 6 datapoints

We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/6

Ravensbourne University London

scored higher in 2 categories

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4/6

East London

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of East London leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, international, courses). Ravensbourne University London is ahead on employment, graduate salary.

Ravensbourne University London vs University of East London at a glance

Ravensbourne University London and University of East London both teach 19 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Civil Engineering. Ravensbourne University London offers 90 courses across 20 subject areas; University of East London offers 386 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £1,940 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £17,220 at University of East London: University of East London is about £1,280 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Ravensbourne University London is higher in 6 and University of East London in 1. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, against £26,500 from University of East London. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of East London is higher in 7 and Ravensbourne University London in 3, 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
#1001
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THE World
#1001
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Guardian UK
#111
1962
Established
1892
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 East London

79.3%
89.4%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
78.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

30.3%
49.4%

International

International student share

90
386

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%
VS

East London

76 countries · 49.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India60.2%
  • 🌐Nepal18.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria2.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka1.7%

Subjects

19 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 East London

Also taught at both: Business Information Systems, Economics, Journalism, Music.

Only at Ravensbourne University London

Only at University of East 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 East London
£15,560

University of East London is about £1,940 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ravensbourne University London
£18,500
University of East London
£17,220

University of East London is about £1,280 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 East London

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    70%Satisfaction95%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    71%Satisfaction54%

  • Architecture

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    94%Satisfaction99%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    71%Satisfaction62%

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction92%

  • Marketing

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    80%Satisfaction99%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    73%Satisfaction89%

  • Software Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    71%Satisfaction98%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    82%Satisfaction80%

  • Business Information Systems

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    71%Satisfaction92%

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Ravensbourne University London vs University of East London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £1,940 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £17,220 at University of East London: University of East London is about £1,280 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 East London?

Both universities teach 19 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Architecture, Games Design & Computer Animation, Business Studies, Management, Accounting, Marketing, Media & Film Studies and 7 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, and £20,000 from University of East London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Ravensbourne University London and 84% at University of East London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of East London lists 386 courses on CourseOptions and Ravensbourne University London lists 90 courses.

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

Ravensbourne University London teaches 1 subject area that University of East London does not, including Creative Arts (General).

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

University of East London teaches 45 subject areas that Ravensbourne University London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, Law, Building & Construction, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), General Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 37 more.

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Ravensbourne University London90 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of East London386 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses