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Ravensbourne University London

London

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool · QS World #139

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/9

Ravensbourne University London

scored higher in 2 categories

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7/9

Liverpool

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Liverpool leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Ravensbourne University London is ahead on employment, international.

Ravensbourne University London vs University of Liverpool at a glance

Ravensbourne University London and University of Liverpool both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Music, Media & Film Studies and Business Studies. Ravensbourne University London offers 90 courses across 20 subject areas; University of Liverpool offers 793 courses across 94 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: Ravensbourne University London is about £14,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: Ravensbourne University London is about £11,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Ravensbourne University London is higher in 2 and University of Liverpool in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Media & Film Studies: £25,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, against £22,500 from University of Liverpool. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Liverpool is higher in 6 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
#139
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THE World
#143
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Guardian UK
#28
1962
Established
1881
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Liverpool

79.3%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
£34,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
79.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

30.3%
24.1%

International

International student share

90
793

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
2

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

Liverpool

93 countries · 24.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China40.6%
  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%

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 Liverpool

Also taught at both: Computing & IT, Management.

Only at Ravensbourne University London

Only at University of Liverpool

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 Liverpool
£32,000

Ravensbourne University London is about £14,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ravensbourne University London
£18,500
University of Liverpool
£30,000

Ravensbourne University London is about £11,500 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 Liverpool

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    73%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,500
    70%Satisfaction77%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    82%Satisfaction84%

  • Architecture

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    94%Satisfaction92%

  • Marketing

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    80%Satisfaction89%

  • Business Information Systems

    No dataSalary (3 years)£33,000
    71%Satisfaction88%

  • Software Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£33,000
    71%Satisfaction82%

Scholarships for International Students

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Ravensbourne University London

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool Advancement Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Postgraduate Opportunity Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Ravensbourne University London vs University of Liverpool: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: Ravensbourne University London is about £14,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: Ravensbourne University London is about £11,500 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 Liverpool?

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

Is Ravensbourne University London or University of Liverpool better for Media & Film Studies?

Media & Film Studies graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, and £22,500 from University of Liverpool. Student satisfaction with teaching is 73% at Ravensbourne University London and 87% at University of Liverpool. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Liverpool lists 793 courses on CourseOptions and Ravensbourne University London lists 90 courses.

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

Ravensbourne University London teaches 3 subject areas that University of Liverpool does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Creative Arts (General) and Journalism.

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

University of Liverpool teaches 77 subject areas that Ravensbourne University London does not, including Archaeology, Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, History, Asian Languages & Studies, Law, Mathematics, English Studies and 69 more.

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Ravensbourne University London90 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Liverpool793 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses