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Ravensbourne University London

London

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University of South Wales

Pontypridd · QS World #1201

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

South Wales

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of South Wales 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 South Wales at a glance

Ravensbourne University London and University of South Wales both teach 16 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 South Wales offers 331 courses across 63 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £16,200 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £1,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £17,900 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £600 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 South Wales in 0. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £26,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, against £19,000 from University of South Wales. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of South Wales is higher in 10 and Ravensbourne University London in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1201
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THE World
#1201
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Guardian UK
#83
1962
Established
1913
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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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 South Wales

79.3%
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
84.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

30.3%
22%

International

International student share

90
331

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
23

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

South Wales

71 countries · 22% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh16.6%
  • 🇮🇳India16.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan15.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%

Subjects

16 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 South Wales

Also taught at both: Creative Arts (General).

Only at Ravensbourne University London

Only at University of South Wales

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 South Wales
£16,200

University of South Wales is about £1,300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ravensbourne University London
£18,500
University of South Wales
£17,900

University of South Wales is about £600 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 South Wales

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    90%Satisfaction94%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    71%Satisfaction87%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
    71%Satisfaction94%

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    87%Satisfaction91%

  • Marketing

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    80%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
    70%Satisfaction90%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    82%Satisfaction94%

  • Software Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
    71%Satisfaction81%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    73%Satisfaction82%

Scholarships for International Students

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Ravensbourne University London

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University of South Wales

USW Postgraduate Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

100%

Deadline: N/A

USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028

100%

Deadline: Jul 2027

USW Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

100%

Deadline: N/A

Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

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FAQ

Ravensbourne University London vs University of South Wales: common questions

Is Ravensbourne University London or University of South Wales cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £16,200 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £1,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £17,900 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £600 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 South Wales?

Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Business Studies, Marketing, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Civil Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Music and 4 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, and £20,500 from University of South Wales. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Ravensbourne University London and 88% at University of South Wales. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Ravensbourne University London or University of South Wales offer more courses?

University of South Wales lists 331 courses on CourseOptions and Ravensbourne University London lists 90 courses.

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

Ravensbourne University London teaches 4 subject areas that University of South Wales does not, including Architecture, Business Information Systems, Computing & IT and Economics.

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

University of South Wales teaches 47 subject areas that Ravensbourne University London does not, including Healthcare Science, Psychology (General), Law, Aerospace Engineering, Nursing (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Teacher Training and 39 more.

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Ravensbourne University London90 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of South Wales331 courses · 23 scholarshipsBrowse Courses