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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 9 datapoints
We looked at 9 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
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Exeter
scored higher in 8 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Exeter leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Ravensbourne University London is ahead on international.
Ravensbourne University London vs University of Exeter at a glance
Ravensbourne University London and University of Exeter both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Computer Science and Civil Engineering. Ravensbourne University London offers 90 courses across 20 subject areas; University of Exeter offers 873 courses across 91 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £24,950 at University of Exeter: Ravensbourne University London is about £7,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £25,550 at University of Exeter: Ravensbourne University London is about £7,050 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Exeter is higher in 2 and Ravensbourne University London in 1. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £26,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, against £39,000 from University of Exeter. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Exeter is higher in 4 and Ravensbourne University London in 2.
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 Exeter
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%
Exeter
111 countries · 22.2% international
- 🇨🇳China25.1%
- 🇮🇳India10.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong10%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.9%
- 🇺🇸United States2.8%
Subjects
13 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 Exeter
Business & Management (General)
5 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
30 coursesTypical fee £24,900 (UG)
Computer Science
5 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
20 coursesTypical fee £31,200 (UG)
Civil Engineering
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £31,200 (UG)
Economics
1 courseTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £24,900 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
15 coursesTypical fee £24,950 (UG)
Business Studies
6 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £24,900 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
3 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £31,200 (UG)
Accounting
Management
Marketing
Computing & IT
Software Engineering
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 Exeter
- £24,950
Ravensbourne University London is about £7,450 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Ravensbourne University London
- £18,500
- University of Exeter
- £25,550
Ravensbourne University London is about £7,050 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 Exeter
Business & Management (General)
£26,000Salary (3 years)£39,00090%Satisfaction84%Computer Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£40,50070%Satisfaction83%Media & Film Studies
£25,000Salary (3 years)No data73%Satisfaction85%Business Studies
£26,000Salary (3 years)£39,00087%Satisfaction83%Film Production & Cinematography
£23,000Salary (3 years)No data71%Satisfaction84%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£32,50082%Satisfaction83%
Scholarships for International Students
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Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund
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Carolyn and Andrew Trevorrow Memorial Fund Travel Bursaries
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FAQ
Ravensbourne University London vs University of Exeter: common questions
Is Ravensbourne University London or University of Exeter cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £24,950 at University of Exeter: Ravensbourne University London is about £7,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £25,550 at University of Exeter: Ravensbourne University London is about £7,050 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 Exeter?
Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Economics, Media & Film Studies, Business Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Accounting, Management, Marketing, Computing & IT and 1 more.
Is Ravensbourne University London or University of Exeter better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £26,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, and £39,000 from University of Exeter. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Ravensbourne University London and 84% at University of Exeter. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Ravensbourne University London or University of Exeter offer more courses?
University of Exeter lists 873 courses on CourseOptions and Ravensbourne University London lists 90 courses.
What can you study at Ravensbourne University London but not at University of Exeter?
Ravensbourne University London teaches 7 subject areas that University of Exeter does not, including Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Architecture, Business Information Systems, Creative Arts (General), Journalism and Music.
What can you study at University of Exeter but not at Ravensbourne University London?
University of Exeter teaches 78 subject areas that Ravensbourne University London does not, including Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Physics, History, Law, Classical Studies, English Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science and 70 more.
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