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Ravensbourne University London

London

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University of Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton · QS World #1001

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

Wolverhampton

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Ravensbourne University London vs University of Wolverhampton at a glance

Ravensbourne University London and University of Wolverhampton both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Computer Science. Ravensbourne University London offers 90 courses across 20 subject areas; University of Wolverhampton offers 270 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £16,950 at University of Wolverhampton: University of Wolverhampton is about £550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £18,230 at University of Wolverhampton: University of Wolverhampton is about £270 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Ravensbourne University London is higher in 5 and University of Wolverhampton in 1. The widest gap is in Film Production & Cinematography: £23,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, against £16,500 from University of Wolverhampton. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Wolverhampton is higher in 5 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
#1001
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THE World
#801
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Guardian UK
#85
1962
Established
1827
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 Wolverhampton

79.3%
87.4%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
80.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

30.3%
16.1%

International

International student share

90
270

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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Wolverhampton

28 countries · 16.1% international

  • 🌐Nepal29.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria22.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan13%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh11.2%
  • 🇮🇳India9.1%

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 Wolverhampton

Also taught at both: Software Engineering.

Only at Ravensbourne University London

Only at University of Wolverhampton

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 Wolverhampton
£16,950

University of Wolverhampton is about £550 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ravensbourne University London
£18,500
University of Wolverhampton
£18,230

University of Wolverhampton is about £270 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 Wolverhampton

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    70%Satisfaction83%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£16,500
    71%Satisfaction96%

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction80%

  • Architecture

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    94%Satisfaction100%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    71%Satisfaction84%

  • Marketing

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    80%Satisfaction72%

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Ravensbourne University London vs University of Wolverhampton: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £16,950 at University of Wolverhampton: University of Wolverhampton is about £550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £18,230 at University of Wolverhampton: University of Wolverhampton is about £270 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 Wolverhampton?

Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Business Studies, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Marketing, Management, Accounting, Economics and 4 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, and £18,000 from University of Wolverhampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Ravensbourne University London and 86% at University of Wolverhampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Wolverhampton lists 270 courses on CourseOptions and Ravensbourne University London lists 90 courses.

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

Ravensbourne University London teaches 4 subject areas that University of Wolverhampton does not, including Business Information Systems, Media & Film Studies, Creative Arts (General) and Music.

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

University of Wolverhampton teaches 52 subject areas that Ravensbourne University London does not, including Law, Building & Construction, Sport & Exercise Sciences, History, Sociology & Criminology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Forensic Science, Human Resource Management and 44 more.

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Ravensbourne University London90 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Wolverhampton270 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses