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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 3 categories
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Greater Manchester
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Greater Manchester 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 Greater Manchester at a glance
Ravensbourne University London and University of Greater Manchester both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Games Design & Computer Animation. Ravensbourne University London offers 90 courses across 20 subject areas; University of Greater Manchester offers 281 courses across 56 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University of Greater Manchester is about £1,000 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Ravensbourne University London is higher in 5 and University of Greater Manchester in 0. The widest gap is in Media & Film Studies: £25,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, against £14,000 from University of Greater Manchester. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Greater Manchester is higher in 9 and Ravensbourne University London in 0.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
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Ravensbourne University London
University of Greater Manchester
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%
Greater Manchester
30 countries · 25.4% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria46.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan17.7%
- 🇮🇳India10.8%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates7%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh6.6%
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 Greater Manchester
Design & Fashion
25 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £32,680 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
5 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
Games Design & Computer Animation
10 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
7 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
Computing & IT
Computer Science
Management
Software Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Accounting
Media & Film Studies
Music
Business Information Systems
Creative Arts (General)
Also taught at both: Journalism.
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 Greater Manchester
- £17,500
About the same.
Postgraduate
- Ravensbourne University London
- £18,500
- University of Greater Manchester
- £17,500
University of Greater Manchester is about £1,000 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 Greater Manchester
Design & Fashion
£24,000Salary (3 years)£18,50084%Satisfaction89%Business & Management (General)
£26,000Salary (3 years)£20,00090%Satisfaction98%Games Design & Computer Animation
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00071%Satisfaction93%Film Production & Cinematography
£23,000Salary (3 years)£18,00071%Satisfaction92%Computing & IT
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00071%Satisfaction93%Computer Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00070%Satisfaction93%Software Engineering
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00071%Satisfaction89%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£23,00082%Satisfaction83%Media & Film Studies
£25,000Salary (3 years)£14,00073%Satisfaction95%
Scholarships for International Students
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Bolton Sports Bursary 2020/21
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Care Experienced Bursary 21-22
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Care Leavers Bursary 2020/2021
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The Bolton Master's Bursary 2021
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The University of Greater Manchester Group Progression Scholarship 2021-22
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FAQ
Ravensbourne University London vs University of Greater Manchester: common questions
Is Ravensbourne University London or University of Greater Manchester cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University of Greater Manchester is about £1,000 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 Greater Manchester?
Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Film Production & Cinematography, Computing & IT, Computer Science, Management, Software Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Accounting, Media & Film Studies and 4 more.
Is Ravensbourne University London or University of Greater Manchester 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 Greater Manchester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Ravensbourne University London and 89% at University of Greater Manchester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Ravensbourne University London or University of Greater Manchester offer more courses?
University of Greater Manchester lists 281 courses on CourseOptions and Ravensbourne University London lists 90 courses.
What can you study at Ravensbourne University London but not at University of Greater Manchester?
Ravensbourne University London teaches 4 subject areas that University of Greater Manchester does not, including Architecture, Business Studies, Marketing and Economics.
What can you study at University of Greater Manchester but not at Ravensbourne University London?
University of Greater Manchester teaches 40 subject areas that Ravensbourne University London does not, including Education Studies, Psychology (General), Health & Social Care, Nursing (General), Dentistry, Dance, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Law and 32 more.
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