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Ravensbourne University London

London

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University of Reading

Reading · QS World #196

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

Reading

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Ravensbourne University London vs University of Reading at a glance

Ravensbourne University London and University of Reading both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Economics. Ravensbourne University London offers 90 courses across 20 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £25,850 at University of Reading: Ravensbourne University London is about £8,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £26,450 at University of Reading: Ravensbourne University London is about £7,950 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Reading is higher in 5 and Ravensbourne University London in 1. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £26,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, against £39,500 from University of Reading. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Ravensbourne University London is higher in 4 and University of Reading in 4.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#196
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THE World
#201
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Guardian UK
#33
1962
Established
1892
No
Russell Group
No
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 Reading

79.3%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
£35,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

30.3%
18%

International

International student share

90
448

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
1

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

Reading

96 countries · 18% international

  • 🇨🇳China26%
  • 🇮🇳India6.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%

Subjects

13 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 Reading

Only at Ravensbourne University London

Only at University of Reading

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 Reading
£25,850

Ravensbourne University London is about £8,350 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ravensbourne University London
£18,500
University of Reading
£26,450

Ravensbourne University London is about £7,950 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 Reading

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    84%Satisfaction93%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£35,500
    90%Satisfaction77%

  • Marketing

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    80%Satisfaction76%

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£39,500
    87%Satisfaction79%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    71%Satisfaction75%

  • Architecture

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£36,500
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£35,000
    70%Satisfaction76%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
    73%Satisfaction91%

Scholarships for International Students

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Ravensbourne University London

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University of Reading

The Sporting Excellence Scholarship

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FAQ

Ravensbourne University London vs University of Reading: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £25,850 at University of Reading: Ravensbourne University London is about £8,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £26,450 at University of Reading: Ravensbourne University London is about £7,950 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 Reading?

Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Economics, Marketing, Business Studies, Management, Film Production & Cinematography, Architecture, Computer Science, Accounting, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 1 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, and £26,000 from University of Reading. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Ravensbourne University London and 93% at University of Reading. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Reading lists 448 courses on CourseOptions and Ravensbourne University London lists 90 courses.

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

Ravensbourne University London teaches 7 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Business Information Systems, Computing & IT, Software Engineering, Creative Arts (General), Journalism and Music.

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

University of Reading teaches 57 subject areas that Ravensbourne University London does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Building & Construction, History, Law, Mathematics, Psychology (General), Agriculture & Land Management, Politics & International Relations and 49 more.

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Ravensbourne University London90 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Reading448 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses