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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.
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Ravensbourne University London
scored higher in 2 categories
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Gloucestershire
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Gloucestershire leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). Ravensbourne University London is ahead on international, graduate salary.
Ravensbourne University London vs University of Gloucestershire at a glance
Ravensbourne University London and University of Gloucestershire both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation and Film Production & Cinematography. Ravensbourne University London offers 90 courses across 20 subject areas; University of Gloucestershire offers 284 courses across 60 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire, so the two cost about the same.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Ravensbourne University London is higher in 5 and University of Gloucestershire in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £24,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, against £18,500 from University of Gloucestershire. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Gloucestershire is higher in 5 and Ravensbourne University London in 4.
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 Gloucestershire
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%
Gloucestershire
28 countries · 18.9% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan40.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
- 🇮🇳India12.4%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
- 🇺🇸United States5.2%
Subjects
14 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 Gloucestershire
Design & Fashion
25 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £17,430 (UG)
Games Design & Computer Animation
10 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £17,430 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
8 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £17,430 (UG)
Business Studies
6 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £17,430 (UG)
Marketing
4 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
15 coursesTypical fee £17,430 (UG)
Architecture
Business & Management (General)
Computer Science
Music
Accounting
Software Engineering
Journalism
Media & Film Studies
Management
Only at Ravensbourne University London
Only at University of Gloucestershire
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 Gloucestershire
- £17,430
About the same.
Postgraduate
- Ravensbourne University London
- £18,500
- University of Gloucestershire
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Gloucestershire yet.
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 Gloucestershire
Design & Fashion
£24,000Salary (3 years)£18,50084%Satisfaction83%Games Design & Computer Animation
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,50071%Satisfaction80%Film Production & Cinematography
£23,000Salary (3 years)£20,00071%Satisfaction84%Business Studies
£26,000Salary (3 years)£24,50087%Satisfaction75%Marketing
£26,000Salary (3 years)£25,00080%Satisfaction100%Architecture
£23,500Salary (3 years)No data94%Satisfaction88%Computer Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,50070%Satisfaction77%Software Engineering
No dataSalary (3 years)£27,00071%Satisfaction65%Media & Film Studies
£25,000Salary (3 years)£19,50073%Satisfaction75%
Scholarships for International Students
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Care Leavers Scholarship 2025/26
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Basketball Scholarship
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Care Leavers Scholarship 2026/27
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The Michael Perham Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/27
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Women's Football Scholarship
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FAQ
Ravensbourne University London vs University of Gloucestershire: common questions
Is Ravensbourne University London or University of Gloucestershire cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire, so the two cost about the same. 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 Gloucestershire?
Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Film Production & Cinematography, Business Studies, Marketing, Architecture, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Music, Accounting, Software Engineering, Journalism and 2 more.
Is Ravensbourne University London or University of Gloucestershire better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, and £18,500 from University of Gloucestershire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Ravensbourne University London and 83% at University of Gloucestershire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Ravensbourne University London or University of Gloucestershire offer more courses?
University of Gloucestershire lists 284 courses on CourseOptions and Ravensbourne University London lists 90 courses.
What can you study at Ravensbourne University London but not at University of Gloucestershire?
Ravensbourne University London teaches 6 subject areas that University of Gloucestershire does not, including Business Information Systems, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computing & IT, Creative Arts (General) and Economics.
What can you study at University of Gloucestershire but not at Ravensbourne University London?
University of Gloucestershire teaches 46 subject areas that Ravensbourne University London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Law, Ecology & Conservation, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Psychology (General) and 38 more.
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