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Ravensbourne University London

London

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth · QS World #662

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

Portsmouth

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Ravensbourne University London vs University of Portsmouth at a glance

Ravensbourne University London and University of Portsmouth both teach 20 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Computer Science and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Ravensbourne University London offers 90 courses across 20 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: Ravensbourne University London is about £400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Portsmouth is higher in 5 and Ravensbourne University London in 3. The widest gap is in Architecture: £23,500 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, against £27,000 from University of Portsmouth. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Portsmouth is higher in 9 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
#662
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THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#55
1962
Established
1869
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 Portsmouth

79.3%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

30.3%
24.5%

International

International student share

90
446

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
5

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%
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Portsmouth

96 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India22.1%
  • 🇨🇳China11.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
  • 🌐Kuwait7.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%

Subjects

20 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 Portsmouth

Also taught at both: Music, Software Engineering, Business Information Systems, Computing & IT, Creative Arts (General).

Only at University of Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth
£17,900

Ravensbourne University London is about £400 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ravensbourne University London
£18,500
University of Portsmouth
£18,600

About the same.

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 Portsmouth

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    70%Satisfaction82%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    82%Satisfaction84%

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    71%Satisfaction93%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    71%Satisfaction85%

  • Architecture

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    94%Satisfaction85%

  • Marketing

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    80%Satisfaction86%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    73%Satisfaction85%

  • Software Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£33,500
    71%Satisfaction86%

  • Business Information Systems

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    71%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 13 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Ravensbourne University London

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

£3,000

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Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship

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Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

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Sanctuary Language Bursary

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Sanctuary Scholarship

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FAQ

Ravensbourne University London vs University of Portsmouth: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: Ravensbourne University London is about £400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth, so the two cost about the same. 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 Portsmouth?

Both universities teach 20 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Management, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Architecture, Marketing, Accounting, Civil Engineering and 8 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, and £21,500 from University of Portsmouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Ravensbourne University London and 83% at University of Portsmouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Portsmouth lists 446 courses on CourseOptions and Ravensbourne University London lists 90 courses.

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

University of Portsmouth teaches 64 subject areas that Ravensbourne University London does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Building & Construction, Education Studies, Law, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Social Policy & Public Policy and 56 more.

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Ravensbourne University London90 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Portsmouth446 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses