
Ravensbourne University London
United Kingdom
Students Satisfaction
93%
Graduate Employability
90%
Int. Student Percentage
7%
Int. Fee Range
£17,000 to £24,000/pa
Overview
Ravensbourne University London is a public university located in London, England. Situated next to the globally famous O2 on Greenwich Peninsula, the university is committed to innovation and industry-driven education.
Extended Overview
Ravensbourne University London is a leading digital media and design university that provides specialised courses like fashion, television, interactive product design, architecture, animation, graphic design, and music production for media and sound design.
The institute is packed with more than 4,000 students from 100 nationalities. The TEF has granted Ravensbourne a Silver award, acknowledging its excellent standard of teaching.
The campus is situated in the heart of London’s fastest-growing creative hub, the Design District, and it has great industrial connections with Apple, Barclays, the BBC, the European Space Agency, Marks & Spencer, the Museum of London, the Royal Shakespeare Company, Samsung, and many more.
Ravensbourne happens to be the only university selected in 2021 and 2022 to showcase at London Fashion Week. The success of their fashion courses is reflected in coverage from prestigious outlets like Drapers, the British Fashion Council, GQ, and Elle.
Mission Statement
Ravensbourne University London's mission, rooted in its industry-focused approach, is to develop people, ideas, and innovation through collaboration and to influence the world through creativity and technology in learning, research, and business, inspiring diverse individuals for a global impact.
History
The history of Ravensbourne University London dates back to the establishment of Bromley School of Art in 1878. In 1962, Beckenham School of Art, Bromley College of Art, and Sidcup School of Art merged and formed the Ravensbourne College of Art and Design.
Later, the college was changed to Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication. In 2018, the institute was granted the university title and became Ravensbourne University London.
Accreditation
Ravensbourne University London holds accreditation from some of the most esteemed bodies. These include:
- Architects Registration Board (ARB)
- Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
Campus Facilities
Ravensbourne University London is one of the most renowned universities in England, UK, for its extensive campus facilities. These include 17,000m² of space designed for 1,400 students, featuring open-plan, interdisciplinary work areas; a £16m high-definition digital broadcast facility; two floors dedicated to the latest 2D and 3D printing technologies; and a café and retail space on the lower ground floor.
Here are some more:
- Kit Store
- Prototyping suite
- Atelier
- TV and sound studios
- Library
- Print Shop
- Materials library
Courses
Foundation
- Art and Design (Fashion and Textiles)
- Design and Media
- Media Production
Undergraduate
- 3D Animation
- Advertising and Brand Design
- Animation
- Animation with Year 0
- Architecture
- Architecture with Year 0
- Broadcast Engineering
- Business Management
- Business Management (with Foundation Year)
- Business Management with International Year One
- Character Design & Concept Art
- Computer Science
- Creative Computing
- Cyber Security
- Digital Content Creation
- Digital Film Production
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Photography
- Digital Television Production
- Editing and Post Production
- Fashion
- Fashion Buying and Brand Management
- Fashion Promotion and Communication
- Games Art
- Games Design
- Games Development
- Games Development with Year 0
- Games Programming
- Graphic Design
- Illustration for Communication
- Interior Design Environment Architectures
- Interior Design Environment Architectures Year 0
- Motion Graphics
- Music and Sound Production
- Product Design
- Urban Landscape Architecture
- Urban Landscape Architecture Year 0
- User-Experience and User-Interface Design
Postgraduate
- Business and Data Analytics
- Computer Science
- Cyber Security
- Cyber Security Management
- Design Communication
- Design Management
- Digital Futures
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Photography
- Fashion: Digital Futures
- Illustration
- International Fashion Marketing
- Luxury Brand Management
- MBA
- MBA Fashion: Business and Entrepreneurship
- Project Management
Faculty and Staff
Ravensbourne University London has some of the most prestigious staff. These include:
- Andy Cook (Vice Chancellor)
- Anthony Croudass (Chief Information Officer)
- Holly Duglan (University Secretary and Registrar)
- Karen Ingram (Director of People & Culture)
- Lawrence Lartey (Director of Innovation, Industry and Enterprise)
- Adrien Laure (Director of Finance)
- Andy Rees (Dean)
- Simon Robertshaw (Deputy Vice Chancellor)
- Emma Shailer (Chief Operating Officer)
Student Life
- The university is next to the O2 arena, offering stunning views over the River Thames, reaching Canary Wharf, Maritime Greenwich, and far beyond.
- You’ll find plenty of open areas to wander along the river and parks to sit and explore.
- Right on its doorstep, The Tide is London's first-ever elevated riverside linear park.
- A lively city of art, music, food, and more, London is a cultural and historical treasure, and Ravensbourne sits right at the heart of it.
- For history lovers, the Museum of London will be worth exploring.
- London is packed with more than 3,000 parks, and its green spaces cover about 18% of the city.
- If you want to feel the true beauty of nature, then you should visit Greenwich Park and Richmond Park.
- Camden stands out for its unique blend of alternative music and fashion, with the famous Camden Market at its heart.
- Kings Cross happens to be one of London's cultural landmarks.
- Shoreditch is home to a wide range of bars and restaurants.
- Soho and the West End are great for nightlife and are packed with bars, restaurants, comedy clubs, and more.
- Borough Market is one of the most famous places to dine in London.
- Kensington and Chelsea is one of the wealthiest areas in London and home to the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Design Museum, and the Saatchi Gallery.
- Want to explore London's largest African-Caribbean communities? Head out to Brixton.
- The Student Union offers many clubs and societies for students to participate in.
Student Statistics
- Undergraduate: 97%
- Postgraduate: 3%
- Full-time students: 98%
- Part-time students: 2%
- UK students: 85%
- EU students: 8%
- International students: 7%
- Female: 49%
- Male: 51%
Transportation
Ravensbourne University London has pretty flexible routes since London is in the heart of England.
- The campus is just a two-minute walk from North Greenwich Underground station.
- Eight TFL buses are available to take you to Stratford, Charlton, Greenwich, Lewisham, Woolwich, Eltham, North Kent, and Central London.
- A two-minute walk will get you to the North Greenwich Pier stop on the Thames Clipper route.
- The nearest National Railway station is Charlton station, a short bus journey from the campus.
- The closest airport to the campus is the London City Airport (LCY), about 1.9 miles away.
Housing and Accommodation
Ravensbourne University London doesn’t have accommodation halls of its own, but the university can help you to find your ideal home through their number of partners. These include:
- Further education accommodation
- Undergraduate accommodation
- Postgraduate accommodation
Extracurricular Activities
Ravensbourne University London offers a significant number of extracurricular activities. Some of them include:
- Film Society
- Politics Society
- Languages Society
- African and Caribbean Society (ACS)
- LGBTQIA+ Society
- Basketball Society
- Christian Union
- Coding Club
- International Student Society
- Dance Club
- RGB Gamers Society
- Architecture Society
- Boxing club
- Badminton Society
- Beat Club
Partnerships and Collaborations
Ravensbourne University London has partnerships with some of the most esteemed organisations. These include:
- Blackmagic Design
- SheCanCode
- Codebar
- Next Tech Girls
- Founders and Coders
- FutureLearn
- Berghs School of Communication
Research Opportunities
At Ravensbourne University London, knowledge exchange is at the heart of everything they do as they aim to build strong partnerships with educational institutions, industry collaborators, and the wider community.
Their service includes:
- Deliver impactful knowledge exchange and research projects that focus on collaborative and inclusive exchanges with industry, academia, the public sector and the community
- Ensure our knowledge exchange and research positively impact society and the economy
- Support staff, students, graduates and partners in their knowledge exchange and research ambitions
- Work with local, national and international communities on innovative knowledge exchange and research initiatives
- Pursue funding opportunities that foster innovation and celebrate excellence
Fees and Scholarships
Fee range for international students: £17,000 - £24,000 a year
Ravensbourne University London provides generous scholarships for international students to make their costs more comfortable. Some of them are:
- Undergraduate scholarship
- Postgraduate scholarship
- Chevening Scholarship
- Postgraduate international scholarships
- Postgraduate masters loans
- Professional career development loans
- British Fashion Council MA scholarship
- Postgrad Solutions Study Bursary
- BAFTA Scholarship for MA/MSc Interactive Digital Media
- Undergraduate international scholarships
- Blueprint for All Building Futures Bursary Awards for architecture students
- Amazon Future Engineer Bursary
- The Helen Lansdown Resor scholarship
- Funds4uni scholarship
- London Neighbourhood Scholarship for architecture students
Alumni Network
Ravensbourne University London has some notable alumni. These include:
- David Bowie (pop star)
- Joshua "Zerkaa" Bradley (YouTuber)
- Will "Wilbur Soot" Gold (YouTuber and musician)
- Peter James (Writer and film producer)
- Andrew Kötting (Artist film maker)
- John Leckie (Record producer)
- Stella McCartney (Fashion designer)
Career Services
The Careers and Industry Liaison Team at Ravensbourne University London is dedicated to helping current students and graduates with career planning, industry work opportunities, CV advice, interview tips, and useful resources.
The Ravensbourne Job Service, in partnership with Job Teaser, provides a portal for industries to share a great range of job opportunities, such as full-time and part-time positions, freelance and temporary roles, and paid internships and work placements.
Awards and Recognitions
- Awarded a Silver rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023
- Architecture students have been recognised in the RIBA London Student Awards, including six Inclusion and Diversity Awards
- Advertising and Brand Design students have won industry-renowned "pencils" at the D&AD New Blood awards
- Ranked as the 4th best London university by StudentCrowd
- BBC Motion Graphics Archive, hosted by the university, was nominated for FOCAL Award
Rankings and Achievements
- 114th by The Complete University Guide 2025
Location
The university is situated in the beautiful city of London, England, that sits along the River Thames and boasts historic landmarks like the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and the Houses of Parliament.
The capital of England is the global hub for finance, fashion, and the arts and home to world-renowned museums like the British Museum and the Tate Modern.
Green spaces like Hyde Park and Regents Park offer a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, while busy markets like Borough Market and Camden Market are perfect for shopping and exploring.
Frequently asked questions
The notable alumni include David Bowie, Joshua "Zerkaa" Bradley, Will "Wilbur Soot" Gold, and more.