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Ravensbourne University London

London

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University of Manchester

Manchester · QS World #40

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.

1/8

Ravensbourne University London

scored higher in 1 category

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7/8

Manchester

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Manchester leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Ravensbourne University London is ahead on employment.

Ravensbourne University London vs University of Manchester at a glance

Ravensbourne University London and University of Manchester both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Management and Economics. Ravensbourne University London offers 90 courses across 20 subject areas; University of Manchester offers 1,041 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £32,300 at University of Manchester: Ravensbourne University London is about £14,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £24,700 at University of Manchester: Ravensbourne University London is about £6,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Manchester is higher in 3 and Ravensbourne University London in 1. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £26,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, against £30,500 from University of Manchester. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Manchester is higher in 7 and Ravensbourne University London in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#40
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THE World
#56
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Guardian UK
#29
1962
Established
1824
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Manchester

79.3%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
£36,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
80%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

30.3%
40%

International

International student share

90
1041

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
6

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

Manchester

120 countries · 40% international

  • 🇨🇳China51%
  • 🇮🇳India7.6%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.9%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%

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 Manchester

Also taught at both: Software Engineering.

Only at Ravensbourne University London

Only at University of Manchester

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 Manchester
£32,300

Ravensbourne University London is about £14,800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ravensbourne University London
£18,500
University of Manchester
£24,700

Ravensbourne University London is about £6,200 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 Manchester

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    82%Satisfaction86%

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    87%Satisfaction92%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
    73%Satisfaction93%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£44,000
    70%Satisfaction82%

  • Business Information Systems

    No dataSalary (3 years)£42,500
    71%Satisfaction85%

  • Computing & IT

    No dataSalary (3 years)£42,500
    71%Satisfaction82%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Ravensbourne University London

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University of Manchester

Spärck AI Scholarship

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

The Sadler Bursary

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

The Bason Family Bursary

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

The Cowrie Foundation Scholarships

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

Accommodation Bursary

£2,050

Deadline: Jul 2026

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FAQ

Ravensbourne University London vs University of Manchester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £32,300 at University of Manchester: Ravensbourne University London is about £14,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £24,700 at University of Manchester: Ravensbourne University London is about £6,200 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 Manchester?

Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Management, Economics, Civil Engineering, Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business Studies, Architecture, Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Music, Accounting and 4 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, and £21,000 from University of Manchester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Ravensbourne University London and 88% at University of Manchester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Manchester lists 1,041 courses on CourseOptions and Ravensbourne University London lists 90 courses.

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

Ravensbourne University London teaches 4 subject areas that University of Manchester does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Film Production & Cinematography, Creative Arts (General) and Journalism.

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

University of Manchester teaches 100 subject areas that Ravensbourne University London does not, including Politics & International Relations, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Dentistry, Chemistry, Mathematics and 92 more.

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Ravensbourne University London90 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Manchester1,041 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses