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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.
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Ravensbourne University London
scored higher in 1 category
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Sussex
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Sussex 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 Sussex at a glance
Ravensbourne University London and University of Sussex both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Computer Science and Economics. Ravensbourne University London offers 90 courses across 20 subject areas; University of Sussex offers 463 courses across 76 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £23,500 at University of Sussex: Ravensbourne University London is about £6,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £23,500 at University of Sussex: Ravensbourne University London is about £5,000 a year cheaper.
Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Ravensbourne University London is higher in 4 and University of Sussex in 2. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £26,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, against £32,500 from University of Sussex. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sussex is higher in 6 and Ravensbourne University London in 2.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
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 Sussex
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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%
Sussex
115 countries · 25.3% international
- 🇨🇳China21.6%
- 🇮🇳India7.9%
- 🇨🇦Canada4.7%
- 🇹🇷Turkey4.6%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.4%
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 Sussex
Design & Fashion
25 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £23,500 (UG)
Computer Science
5 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £27,300 (UG)
Economics
1 courseTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £23,500 (UG)
Business Studies
6 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £23,500 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
5 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £25,000 (PG)
Media & Film Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £27,300 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Games Design & Computer Animation
10 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £27,300 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
Marketing
Music
Journalism
Accounting
Software Engineering
Management
Also taught at both: Computing & IT.
Only at Ravensbourne University London
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 Sussex
- £23,500
Ravensbourne University London is about £6,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Ravensbourne University London
- £18,500
- University of Sussex
- £23,500
Ravensbourne University London is about £5,000 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 Sussex
Design & Fashion
£24,000Salary (3 years)£21,00084%SatisfactionNo dataComputer Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£39,00070%Satisfaction78%Business Studies
£26,000Salary (3 years)£32,50087%Satisfaction84%Media & Film Studies
£25,000Salary (3 years)£24,00073%Satisfaction84%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£32,00082%Satisfaction91%Games Design & Computer Animation
No dataSalary (3 years)£37,00071%Satisfaction69%Film Production & Cinematography
£23,000Salary (3 years)£21,00071%Satisfaction83%Marketing
£26,000Salary (3 years)£28,50080%Satisfaction84%Software Engineering
No dataSalary (3 years)£37,00071%Satisfaction83%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRavensbourne University London
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Chancellor's International Scholarships
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
Sussex Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Ravensbourne University London vs University of Sussex: common questions
Is Ravensbourne University London or University of Sussex cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £23,500 at University of Sussex: Ravensbourne University London is about £6,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £23,500 at University of Sussex: Ravensbourne University London is about £5,000 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 Sussex?
Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Economics, Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Music, Journalism and 4 more.
Is Ravensbourne University London or University of Sussex better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, and £21,000 from University of Sussex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Ravensbourne University London or University of Sussex offer more courses?
University of Sussex lists 463 courses on CourseOptions and Ravensbourne University London lists 90 courses.
What can you study at Ravensbourne University London but not at University of Sussex?
Ravensbourne University London teaches 4 subject areas that University of Sussex does not, including Architecture, Business Information Systems, Civil Engineering and Creative Arts (General).
What can you study at University of Sussex but not at Ravensbourne University London?
University of Sussex teaches 60 subject areas that Ravensbourne University London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Physics, Mathematics, Law, Psychology (General) and 52 more.
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