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Ravensbourne University London

London

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University of West London

London · Guardian UK #108

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 6 datapoints

We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/6

Ravensbourne University London

scored higher in 3 categories

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3/6

West London

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Ravensbourne University London and University of West London are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. Ravensbourne University London is ahead on employment, international, graduate salary; University of West London on established, satisfaction, courses.

Ravensbourne University London vs University of West London at a glance

Ravensbourne University London and University of West London both teach 20 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Music and Business Studies. Ravensbourne University London offers 90 courses across 20 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £1,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Ravensbourne University London is higher in 6 and University of West London in 1. The widest gap is in Media & Film Studies: £25,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, against £20,000 from University of West London. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of West London is higher in 8 and Ravensbourne University London in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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THE World
#1201
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Guardian UK
#108
1962
Established
1860
No
Russell Group
No
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 West London

79.3%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

30.3%
27.1%

International

International student share

90
338

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%
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West London

64 countries · 27.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India47.8%
  • 🌐Nepal33.1%
  • 🇨🇳China2%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%

Subjects

20 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 West London

Also taught at both: Economics, Management, Computing & IT, Journalism, Creative Arts (General).

Only at University of West 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 West London
£16,750

University of West London is about £750 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ravensbourne University London
£18,500
University of West London
£17,250

University of West London is about £1,250 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 West London

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction81%

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    71%Satisfaction82%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
    70%Satisfaction85%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    71%Satisfaction70%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    73%Satisfaction94%

  • Marketing

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    80%Satisfaction92%

  • Architecture

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    94%Satisfaction77%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    82%Satisfaction88%

  • Business Information Systems

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    71%Satisfaction91%

  • Computing & IT

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    71%Satisfaction87%

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Ravensbourne University London vs University of West London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £1,250 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 West London?

Both universities teach 20 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Music, Business Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Computer Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Civil Engineering, Marketing, Architecture, Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 8 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, and £20,000 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Ravensbourne University London and 81% at University of West London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of West London lists 338 courses on CourseOptions and Ravensbourne University London lists 90 courses.

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

University of West London teaches 48 subject areas that Ravensbourne University London does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law, Information Systems & Data Science, Drama & Theatre, Adult Nursing, Biological Sciences (General), Building & Construction, Genetics & Genomics and 40 more.

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University of West London338 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses