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Ravensbourne University London

London

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University of Southampton

Southampton · QS World #111

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.

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Ravensbourne University London

scored higher in 0 categories

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Southampton

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Southampton leads in 8 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Ravensbourne University London does not lead in any category where both have data.

Ravensbourne University London vs University of Southampton at a glance

Ravensbourne University London and University of Southampton both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Design & Fashion and Business & Management (General). Ravensbourne University London offers 90 courses across 20 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Ravensbourne University London is about £8,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Ravensbourne University London is about £12,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 4 and Ravensbourne University London in 2. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, against £40,500 from University of Southampton. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Southampton is higher in 7 and Ravensbourne University London in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#111
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THE World
#129
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Guardian UK
#16
1962
Established
1862
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Southampton

79.3%
87%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

30.3%
35.1%

International

International student share

90
545

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

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52

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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Southampton

103 countries · 35.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China63.5%
  • 🇮🇳India4.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.8%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%

Subjects

18 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 Southampton

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

Only at Ravensbourne University London

Only at University of Southampton

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 Southampton
£26,000

Ravensbourne University London is about £8,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ravensbourne University London
£18,500
University of Southampton
£31,200

Ravensbourne University London is about £12,700 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 Southampton

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£40,500
    82%Satisfaction89%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    90%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£47,000
    70%Satisfaction80%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    73%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    87%Satisfaction66%

  • Marketing

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    80%Satisfaction88%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    No dataSalary (3 years)£47,000
    71%Satisfaction76%

  • Software Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£47,000
    71%Satisfaction79%

Scholarships for International Students

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University of Southampton

Horizon Europe fee waiver

100%

Deadline: N/A

Cowrie Foundation Scholarship

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Xiamen University PhD Scholarships

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Deadline: N/A

Sociology Criminology International Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Ravensbourne University London vs University of Southampton: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Ravensbourne University London is about £8,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Ravensbourne University London is about £12,700 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 Southampton?

Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Business Studies, Marketing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Economics, Software Engineering, Accounting and 6 more.

Is Ravensbourne University London or University of Southampton better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?

Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, and £40,500 from University of Southampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Ravensbourne University London and 89% at University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and Ravensbourne University London lists 90 courses.

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

Ravensbourne University London teaches 2 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Film Production & Cinematography and Journalism.

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

University of Southampton teaches 73 subject areas that Ravensbourne University London does not, including General Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics, Archaeology, Chemical Engineering and 65 more.

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Ravensbourne University London90 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Southampton545 courses · 52 scholarshipsBrowse Courses