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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 5 datapoints
We looked at 5 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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West of Scotland
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of the West of Scotland leads in 5 of 5 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses). Ravensbourne University London does not lead in any category where both have data.
Ravensbourne University London vs University of the West of Scotland at a glance
Ravensbourne University London and University of the West of Scotland both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business Studies and Business Information Systems. Ravensbourne University London offers 90 courses across 20 subject areas; University of the West of Scotland offers 119 courses across 49 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £2,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £2,220 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Ravensbourne University London is higher in 3 and University of the West of Scotland in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £24,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, against £17,500 from University of the West of Scotland. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Ravensbourne University London is higher in 2 and University of the West of Scotland 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 West of Scotland
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%
West of Scotland
33 countries · 30.3% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan36.2%
- 🌐Nepal20.4%
- 🇮🇳India19.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.4%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.3%
Subjects
12 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 West of Scotland
Design & Fashion
25 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £15,500 (UG)
Business Studies
Business Information Systems
Business & Management (General)
Computing & IT
Marketing
Accounting
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Media & Film Studies
Journalism
Music
Creative Arts (General)
Only at Ravensbourne University London
Only at University of the West of Scotland
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 West of Scotland
- £15,500
University of the West of Scotland is about £2,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Ravensbourne University London
- £18,500
- University of the West of Scotland
- £16,280
University of the West of Scotland is about £2,220 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 West of Scotland
Design & Fashion
£24,000Salary (3 years)£17,50084%Satisfaction91%Business Studies
£26,000Salary (3 years)£21,00087%Satisfaction75%Business Information Systems
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,00071%Satisfaction85%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£26,50082%Satisfaction80%
Scholarships for International Students
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Ravensbourne University London vs University of the West of Scotland: common questions
Is Ravensbourne University London or University of the West of Scotland cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £2,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £2,220 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 West of Scotland?
Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Business Information Systems, Business & Management (General), Computing & IT, Marketing, Accounting, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Journalism, Music and Creative Arts (General).
Is Ravensbourne University London or University of the West of Scotland better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, and £17,500 from University of the West of Scotland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Ravensbourne University London and 91% at University of the West of Scotland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Ravensbourne University London or University of the West of Scotland offer more courses?
University of the West of Scotland lists 119 courses on CourseOptions and Ravensbourne University London lists 90 courses.
What can you study at Ravensbourne University London but not at University of the West of Scotland?
Ravensbourne University London teaches 8 subject areas that University of the West of Scotland does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Film Production & Cinematography, Architecture, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Management, Software Engineering and Economics.
What can you study at University of the West of Scotland but not at Ravensbourne University London?
University of the West of Scotland teaches 37 subject areas that Ravensbourne University London does not, including Teacher Training, Applied Computing, Chemistry, General Engineering, Applied Psychology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Physics, Social Sciences (General) and 29 more.
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