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Ravensbourne University London

London

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University of Glasgow

Glasgow · QS World #80

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 0 categories

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Glasgow

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Glasgow leads in 8 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Ravensbourne University London does not lead in any category where both have data.

Ravensbourne University London vs University of Glasgow at a glance

Ravensbourne University London and University of Glasgow both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Management, Design & Fashion and Economics. Ravensbourne University London offers 90 courses across 20 subject areas; University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £3,340 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Ravensbourne University London is higher in 1 and University of Glasgow in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £26,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, against £31,000 from University of Glasgow. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Ravensbourne University London is higher in 3 and University of Glasgow in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#80
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THE World
#84
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Guardian UK
#12
1962
Established
1451
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
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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 Glasgow

79.3%
86.1%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
£36,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

30.3%
35.9%

International

International student share

90
1022

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

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4

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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Glasgow

121 countries · 35.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China51.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States7.4%
  • 🇮🇳India7%
  • 🌐Kuwait1.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong1.5%

Subjects

16 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 Glasgow

Also taught at both: Creative Arts (General).

Only at Ravensbourne University London

Only at University of Glasgow

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 Glasgow
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Glasgow yet.

Postgraduate

Ravensbourne University London
£18,500
University of Glasgow
£15,160

University of Glasgow is about £3,340 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 Glasgow

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    84%Satisfaction71%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,500
    70%Satisfaction85%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    82%Satisfaction80%

  • Software Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£33,500
    71%Satisfaction80%

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    87%Satisfaction65%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
    73%Satisfaction90%

Scholarships for International Students

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Ravensbourne University London

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University of Glasgow

Minerva Scholarships

£22,000

Deadline: N/A

Excellence Bursaries

100%

Deadline: N/A

Travel Bursaries

£50

Deadline: N/A

School of Computing Science postgraduate research excellence bursaries

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Ravensbourne University London vs University of Glasgow: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £3,340 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 Glasgow?

Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Management, Design & Fashion, Economics, Computer Science, Music, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Business Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Accounting, Civil Engineering, Media & Film Studies and 4 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, and £24,000 from University of Glasgow. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Ravensbourne University London and 71% at University of Glasgow. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and Ravensbourne University London lists 90 courses.

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

Ravensbourne University London teaches 4 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Architecture, Business Information Systems and Journalism.

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

University of Glasgow teaches 81 subject areas that Ravensbourne University London does not, including History, Spanish & Portuguese, Mathematics, Law, Psychology (General), Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages, Politics & International Relations and 73 more.

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Ravensbourne University London90 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses