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Ravensbourne University London

London

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University of Plymouth

Plymouth · QS World #691

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.

1/7

Ravensbourne University London

scored higher in 1 category

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6/7

Plymouth

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Plymouth leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). Ravensbourne University London is ahead on international.

Ravensbourne University London vs University of Plymouth at a glance

Ravensbourne University London and University of Plymouth both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Games Design & Computer Animation. Ravensbourne University London offers 90 courses across 20 subject areas; University of Plymouth offers 310 courses across 78 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £19,500 at University of Plymouth: Ravensbourne University London is about £1,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Ravensbourne University London is higher in 7 and University of Plymouth in 0. The widest gap is in Film Production & Cinematography: £23,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, against £18,500 from University of Plymouth. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Plymouth is higher in 6 and Ravensbourne University London in 4.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#691
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THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#56
1962
Established
1862
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 Plymouth

79.3%
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
84.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

30.3%
11.9%

International

International student share

90
310

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
10

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

Plymouth

71 countries · 11.9% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria14.6%
  • 🇨🇳China12.2%
  • 🇮🇳India11%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka3.3%

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 Plymouth

Also taught at both: Media & Film Studies, Music.

Only at Ravensbourne University London

Only at University of Plymouth

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 Plymouth
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Plymouth yet.

Postgraduate

Ravensbourne University London
£18,500
University of Plymouth
£19,500

Ravensbourne University London is about £1,000 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 Plymouth

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction77%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction83%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
    71%Satisfaction86%

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction74%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
    70%Satisfaction72%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    71%Satisfaction94%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    82%Satisfaction91%

  • Architecture

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    94%Satisfaction82%

  • Marketing

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    80%Satisfaction90%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
    73%Satisfaction87%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Ravensbourne University London

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University of Plymouth

GREAT Scholarships

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

Tamar Engineering Project

£4,500

Deadline: Jun 2026

International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Ravensbourne University London vs University of Plymouth: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £19,500 at University of Plymouth: Ravensbourne University London is about £1,000 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 Plymouth?

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

Is Ravensbourne University London or University of Plymouth 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 Plymouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Ravensbourne University London and 77% at University of Plymouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Plymouth lists 310 courses on CourseOptions and Ravensbourne University London lists 90 courses.

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

Ravensbourne University London teaches 3 subject areas that University of Plymouth does not, including Business Information Systems, Computing & IT and Journalism.

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

University of Plymouth teaches 61 subject areas that Ravensbourne University London does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Psychology (General), Law, Biomedical Sciences, Ecology & Conservation, Adult Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, Physical Geography & Climate and 53 more.

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University of Plymouth310 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses