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Nottingham · QS World #97
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.
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Ravensbourne University London
scored higher in 2 categories
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Nottingham
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Nottingham leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Ravensbourne University London is ahead on employment, international.
Ravensbourne University London vs University of Nottingham at a glance
Ravensbourne University London and University of Nottingham both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Design & Fashion and Computer Science. Ravensbourne University London offers 90 courses across 20 subject areas; University of Nottingham offers 580 courses across 98 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: Ravensbourne University London is about £15,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £30,800 at University of Nottingham: Ravensbourne University London is about £12,300 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Nottingham is higher in 3 and Ravensbourne University London in 0. The widest gap is in Architecture: £23,500 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, against £26,500 from University of Nottingham. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Nottingham is higher in 3 and Ravensbourne University London in 0, with 1 about level.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
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 Nottingham
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%
Nottingham
98 countries · 21.1% international
- 🇨🇳China42.6%
- 🇮🇳India9%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4%
- 🇹🇷Turkey2.7%
Subjects
14 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 Nottingham
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
3 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
34 coursesTypical fee £33,000 (UG)
Design & Fashion
25 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £33,000 (PG)
Computer Science
5 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
23 coursesTypical fee £33,000 (UG)
Architecture
6 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £33,000 (UG)
Civil Engineering
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £33,000 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
Economics
1 courseTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £26,800 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £24,700 (UG)
Business Studies
Film Production & Cinematography
Management
Music
Marketing
Accounting
Only at Ravensbourne University London
Only at University of Nottingham
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 Nottingham
- £33,000
Ravensbourne University London is about £15,500 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Ravensbourne University London
- £18,500
- University of Nottingham
- £30,800
Ravensbourne University London is about £12,300 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 Nottingham
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£35,50082%Satisfaction86%Computer Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£36,00070%Satisfaction79%Architecture
£23,500Salary (3 years)£26,50094%Satisfaction94%Media & Film Studies
£25,000Salary (3 years)£25,50073%Satisfaction88%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRavensbourne University London
View all scholarships →University of Nottingham
Taiwan Research Hub PhD Scholarship 2026/27
£11,000
Deadline: N/A
Molson Coors Award
50%
Deadline: N/A
The Witty Entrepreneurial Scholarship
£750
Deadline: N/A
Hillsborough Trust Memorial Bursary
£500
Deadline: N/A
PhD Scholarships
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Ravensbourne University London vs University of Nottingham: common questions
Is Ravensbourne University London or University of Nottingham cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: Ravensbourne University London is about £15,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £30,800 at University of Nottingham: Ravensbourne University London is about £12,300 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 Nottingham?
Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Business & Management (General), Economics, Media & Film Studies, Business Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Management, Music and 2 more.
Is Ravensbourne University London or University of Nottingham better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?
Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, and £35,500 from University of Nottingham. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Ravensbourne University London and 86% at University of Nottingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Ravensbourne University London or University of Nottingham offer more courses?
University of Nottingham lists 580 courses on CourseOptions and Ravensbourne University London lists 90 courses.
What can you study at Ravensbourne University London but not at University of Nottingham?
Ravensbourne University London teaches 6 subject areas that University of Nottingham does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Business Information Systems, Computing & IT, Software Engineering, Creative Arts (General) and Journalism.
What can you study at University of Nottingham but not at Ravensbourne University London?
University of Nottingham teaches 84 subject areas that Ravensbourne University London does not, including Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Chemical Engineering, Philosophy, Physics, Childhood & Youth Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General) and 76 more.
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