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Ravensbourne University London

London

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University of York

York · QS World #158

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/9

Ravensbourne University London

scored higher in 3 categories

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6/9

York

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of York leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Ravensbourne University London is ahead on established, employment, international.

Ravensbourne University London vs University of York at a glance

Ravensbourne University London and University of York both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Business & Management (General) and Design & Fashion. Ravensbourne University London offers 90 courses across 20 subject areas; University of York offers 532 courses across 82 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £27,500 at University of York: Ravensbourne University London is about £10,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £27,250 at University of York: Ravensbourne University London is about £8,750 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Ravensbourne University London is higher in 1 and University of York in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £26,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, against £30,500 from University of York. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of York is higher in 4 and Ravensbourne University London in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#158
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THE World
#154
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Guardian UK
#20
1962
Established
1963
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

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 York

79.3%
87.1%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
£34,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
80.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

30.3%
18.6%

International

International student share

90
532

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
3

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

York

97 countries · 18.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China44.1%
  • 🇮🇳India7.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States5.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.3%
  • 🌐Korea (South)2.2%

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 York

Only at Ravensbourne University London

Only at University of York

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 York
£27,500

Ravensbourne University London is about £10,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ravensbourne University London
£18,500
University of York
£27,250

Ravensbourne University London is about £8,750 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 York

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£40,000
    70%Satisfaction73%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    90%Satisfaction80%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

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

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    71%Satisfaction78%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
    73%Satisfaction88%

Scholarships for International Students

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Ravensbourne University London

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University of York

Care Leavers and Estranged Students Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

York Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

York Futures Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Ravensbourne University London vs University of York: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £27,500 at University of York: Ravensbourne University London is about £10,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £27,250 at University of York: Ravensbourne University London is about £8,750 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 York?

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

Is Ravensbourne University London or University of York better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £26,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, and £30,500 from University of York. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Ravensbourne University London and 80% at University of York. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of York lists 532 courses on CourseOptions and Ravensbourne University London lists 90 courses.

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

Ravensbourne University London teaches 6 subject areas that University of York does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Business Information Systems, Computing & IT, Software Engineering, Creative Arts (General) and Journalism.

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

University of York teaches 68 subject areas that Ravensbourne University London does not, including Mathematics, Chemistry, Philosophy, Politics & International Relations, Physics, Archaeology, English Studies, Law and 60 more.

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Ravensbourne University London90 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of York532 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses