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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 3 categories
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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.
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
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%
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
Design & Fashion
25 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
86 coursesTypical fee £30,890 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
8 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £30,890 (UG)
Games Design & Computer Animation
10 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
3 coursesTypical fee £30,890 (UG)
Computer Science
Marketing
Architecture
Business Studies
Management
Music
Business & Management (General)
Media & Film Studies
Journalism
Computing & IT
Economics
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 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)£23,50084%Satisfaction86%Film Production & Cinematography
£23,000Salary (3 years)£20,50071%Satisfaction80%Games Design & Computer Animation
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,50071%Satisfaction80%Computer Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,50070%Satisfaction80%Marketing
£26,000Salary (3 years)£23,50080%Satisfaction79%Architecture
£23,500Salary (3 years)£28,50094%Satisfaction81%Media & Film Studies
£25,000Salary (3 years)£21,00073%Satisfaction80%
Scholarships for International Students
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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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