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Ravensbourne University London

London

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University of Salford

Salford · QS World #1001

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.

2/7

Ravensbourne University London

scored higher in 2 categories

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5/7

Salford

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Salford leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). Ravensbourne University London is ahead on international, graduate salary.

Ravensbourne University London vs University of Salford at a glance

Ravensbourne University London and University of Salford both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Film Production & Cinematography. Ravensbourne University London offers 90 courses across 20 subject areas; University of Salford offers 305 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £17,040 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £460 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £17,710 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £790 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Ravensbourne University London is higher in 7 and University of Salford in 1. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, against £25,000 from University of Salford. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Salford is higher in 9 and Ravensbourne University London in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1001
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THE World
#801
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Guardian UK
#82
1962
Established
1896
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 Salford

79.3%
85.2%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
£28,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
82.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

30.3%
19.1%

International

International student share

90
305

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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Salford

63 countries · 19.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria27.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan12.9%
  • 🌐Kuwait3.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.6%

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 Salford

Also taught at both: Software Engineering, Accounting.

Only at Ravensbourne University London

Only at University of Salford

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 Salford
£17,040

University of Salford is about £460 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ravensbourne University London
£18,500
University of Salford
£17,710

University of Salford is about £790 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 Salford

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    90%Satisfaction74%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    71%Satisfaction88%

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction99%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    70%Satisfaction76%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    71%Satisfaction76%

  • Architecture

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Marketing

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    80%Satisfaction71%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    73%Satisfaction91%

  • Business Information Systems

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    71%Satisfaction78%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    82%Satisfaction86%

  • Software Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    71%Satisfaction78%

Scholarships for International Students

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Ravensbourne University London

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University of Salford

Salford/International Nursing College Scholarships

£8,160

Deadline: N/A

Salford/EATL Data Science Scholarships

£7,100

Deadline: N/A

Global Gold Excellence Scholarship

£3,500

Deadline: N/A

Global Silver Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

IFY Excellence Scholarship

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Ravensbourne University London vs University of Salford: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £17,040 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £460 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £17,710 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £790 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 Salford?

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

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, and £19,500 from University of Salford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Ravensbourne University London and 90% at University of Salford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Salford lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Ravensbourne University London lists 90 courses.

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

Ravensbourne University London teaches 3 subject areas that University of Salford does not, including Computing & IT, Creative Arts (General) and Economics.

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

University of Salford teaches 55 subject areas that Ravensbourne University London does not, including Building & Construction, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Drama & Theatre, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 47 more.

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Ravensbourne University London90 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Salford305 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses