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Ravensbourne University London

London

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University of Lincoln

Lincoln · QS World #851

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.

2/8

Ravensbourne University London

scored higher in 2 categories

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6/8

Lincoln

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Lincoln leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). Ravensbourne University London is ahead on international, graduate salary.

Ravensbourne University London vs University of Lincoln at a glance

Ravensbourne University London and University of Lincoln both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Computer Science and Film Production & Cinematography. Ravensbourne University London offers 90 courses across 20 subject areas; University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: Ravensbourne University London is about £800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: Ravensbourne University London is about £300 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Ravensbourne University London is higher in 6 and University of Lincoln in 1. The widest gap is in Film Production & Cinematography: £23,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, against £17,000 from University of Lincoln. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Lincoln is higher in 7 and Ravensbourne University London in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#851
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#38
1962
Established
1861
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Lincoln

79.3%
84.2%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

30.3%
20.5%

International

International student share

90
343

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
21

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%
VS

Lincoln

47 countries · 20.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan24.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria22.2%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam2.4%
  • 🇨🇳China2.2%

Subjects

15 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 Lincoln

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 Lincoln
£18,300

Ravensbourne University London is about £800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ravensbourne University London
£18,500
University of Lincoln
£18,800

Ravensbourne University London is about £300 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 Lincoln

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction87%
  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
    70%Satisfaction73%
  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    71%Satisfaction89%
  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
    71%Satisfaction82%
  • Architecture

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    94%Satisfaction76%
  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    87%Satisfaction83%
  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    73%Satisfaction77%
  • Marketing

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    80%Satisfaction94%
  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    82%Satisfaction85%

Scholarships for International Students

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Ravensbourne University London

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University of Lincoln

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Canada Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

European Union Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

South Asia Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

South East Asia Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Ravensbourne University London vs University of Lincoln: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: Ravensbourne University London is about £800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: Ravensbourne University London is about £300 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 Lincoln?

Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Architecture, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Media & Film Studies, Journalism, Marketing, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music and 3 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, and £20,000 from University of Lincoln. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Ravensbourne University London and 87% at University of Lincoln. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Lincoln lists 343 courses on CourseOptions and Ravensbourne University London lists 90 courses.

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

Ravensbourne University London teaches 5 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Business Information Systems, Civil Engineering, Management, Software Engineering and Creative Arts (General).

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

University of Lincoln teaches 66 subject areas that Ravensbourne University London does not, including Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Animal Science, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General) and 58 more.

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