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Ravensbourne University London

London

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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

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.

3/7

Ravensbourne University London

scored higher in 3 categories

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4/7

Arts London

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of the Arts London leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (satisfaction, employment, international, courses). Ravensbourne University London is ahead on TEF, established, graduate salary.

Ravensbourne University London vs University of the Arts London at a glance

Ravensbourne University London and University of the Arts London both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Games Design & Computer Animation. Ravensbourne University London offers 90 courses across 20 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Ravensbourne University London is about £13,390 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Ravensbourne University London is about £12,390 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Ravensbourne University London is higher in 4 and University of the Arts London in 1. The widest gap is in Architecture: £23,500 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, against £28,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of the Arts London is higher in 5 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
#851
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THE World
#1501
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Guardian UK
#52
1962
Established
1986
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Bronze

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 the Arts London

79.3%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

30.3%
54%

International

International student share

90
183

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

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

Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

  • 🇨🇳China55.7%
  • 🇮🇳India6%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.4%
  • 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%

Subjects

14 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 the Arts 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 the Arts London
£30,890

Ravensbourne University London is about £13,390 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ravensbourne University London
£18,500
University of the Arts London
£30,890

Ravensbourne University London is about £12,390 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 the Arts London

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction86%
  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    71%Satisfaction80%
  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    71%Satisfaction80%
  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    70%Satisfaction80%
  • Marketing

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    80%Satisfaction79%
  • Architecture

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    94%Satisfaction81%
  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    73%Satisfaction80%

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Ravensbourne University London vs University of the Arts London: common questions

Is Ravensbourne University London or University of the Arts London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Ravensbourne University London is about £13,390 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Ravensbourne University London is about £12,390 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 the Arts London?

Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Computer Science, Marketing, Architecture, Business Studies, Management, Music, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Journalism and 2 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Ravensbourne University London and 86% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Ravensbourne University London or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

University of the Arts London lists 183 courses on CourseOptions and Ravensbourne University London lists 90 courses.

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

Ravensbourne University London teaches 6 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Business Information Systems, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Software Engineering, Accounting and Creative Arts (General).

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

University of the Arts London teaches 15 subject areas that Ravensbourne University London does not, including Drama & Theatre, Fine Art, Cultural Studies, Applied Computing, Performing Arts (General), Public Relations, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biology and 7 more.

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