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Ravensbourne University London

London

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University of Lancashire

Preston · QS World #1001

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.

2/7

Ravensbourne University London

scored higher in 2 categories

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5/7

Lancashire

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Lancashire 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 Lancashire at a glance

Ravensbourne University London and University of Lancashire both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation and Business & Management (General). Ravensbourne University London offers 90 courses across 20 subject areas; University of Lancashire offers 363 courses across 82 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £17,330 at University of Lancashire, 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 £19,250 at University of Lancashire: Ravensbourne University London is about £750 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Ravensbourne University London is higher in 5 and University of Lancashire in 2. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £26,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, against £35,000 from University of Lancashire. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Lancashire is higher in 7 and Ravensbourne University London in 2, with 2 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
#76
1962
Established
1828
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 Lancashire

79.3%
86.8%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

30.3%
20.5%

International

International student share

90
363

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
15

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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Lancashire

74 countries · 20.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.3%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates9.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8%
  • 🌐Nepal6.6%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.4%

Subjects

17 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 Lancashire

Also taught at both: Media & Film Studies, Civil Engineering.

Only at Ravensbourne University London

Only at University of Lancashire

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 Lancashire
£17,330

About the same.

Postgraduate

Ravensbourne University London
£18,500
University of Lancashire
£19,250

Ravensbourne University London is about £750 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 Lancashire

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    84%Satisfaction97%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
    71%Satisfaction81%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
    70%Satisfaction71%

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    71%Satisfaction88%

  • Architecture

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    82%Satisfaction92%

  • Marketing

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    80%Satisfaction85%

  • Software Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
    71%Satisfaction71%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
    73%Satisfaction83%

Scholarships for International Students

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Ravensbourne University London

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University of Lancashire

Fee Waiver Scholarship for Sanctuary Seekers

100%

Deadline: N/A

Care-experienced and Estranged Student Graduation Bursary

£500

Deadline: N/A

Degree Apprentice Care Leaver Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

Estranged Student Support

See details

Deadline: N/A

Journalism Innovation and Leadership PGCert Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Ravensbourne University London vs University of Lancashire: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £17,330 at University of Lancashire, 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 £19,250 at University of Lancashire: Ravensbourne University London is about £750 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 Lancashire?

Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Business Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Music, Architecture, Management, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Marketing, Accounting and 5 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, and £19,500 from University of Lancashire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Ravensbourne University London and 97% at University of Lancashire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Lancashire lists 363 courses on CourseOptions and Ravensbourne University London lists 90 courses.

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

Ravensbourne University London teaches 3 subject areas that University of Lancashire does not, including Computing & IT, Creative Arts (General) and Economics.

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

University of Lancashire teaches 65 subject areas that Ravensbourne University London does not, including Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Medicine, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Psychology (General), Social Work, Aerospace Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 57 more.

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Ravensbourne University London90 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Lancashire363 courses · 15 scholarshipsBrowse Courses