Ravensbourne University London

Ravensbourne University London is a specialist, industry-focused university located next to the world-famous O2 on the vibrant Greenwich Peninsula 

Award-winning facilities and RIBA award for best Higher Education building.
Taught by industry professionals with experience from Vogue to Walt Disney Studios, ​the BBC and more.​
Students partake in live industry projects and collaborations with top brands like London Fashion Week, Kopparberg, Obama Foundation and Nike.
Ravensbourne building from outside

Why choose Ravensbourne University London

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Best university in London

Ranked as the 4th best university in London by StudentCrowd (2024). 

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Different nationalities

A thriving international community with students drawn from 100 countries worldwide.  

10th

Student employability

Ranked Top 10 in the UK for student employability (Uni Compare 2024) . 

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About Ravensbourne University London

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Ravensbourne University London is home to a vibrant community of over 4,000 students and offers practically focused digital media and design courses across pre-degree, undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional short course levels. Guided by industry standards and supported by cutting-edge, high-performance technology, the university produces highly employable and enterprising graduates. It has a strong track record in both graduate employability and business creation. 

In addition to its student community, Ravensbourne hosts more than 100 creative technology businesses that make use of its state-of-the-art technologies and media resources. These businesses frequently collaborate with both the student body and industry partners, fostering innovation and real-world engagement. 

London’s Design District

London is a bustling metropolis of art, music, food and everything in between. It is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city steeped in culture and history, and Ravensbourne is at the creative heart of it. 

Home to students from across the globe, London is an inspiring place to study. A hub for fashion, design, the arts and technology, it attracts creative talent from all around the world. 

Immerse yourself in culture as you wander across London’s historic bridges and stumble across some of its most iconic landmarks. From art galleries to pop up theatre,  live music to interactive exhibitions, London is overflowing with energy and the perfect place to kick-start a thriving career in the creative industries. 

London Eye and River Thames
View across the Thames of London O2
Greenwich Market
Tower Bridge and Shard at susnet
The Gherkin building London at night
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London Eye and River Thames
View across the Thames of London O2
Greenwich Market
Tower Bridge and Shard at susnet
The Gherkin building London at night
Underground Sign
6 Penrose Way Greenwich Peninsula London SE10 0EW

Your campus life

From a TV studio to a well-equipped fashion atelier and prototyping suite, Ravensbourne students have free rein to use any of the creative facilities, whatever their discipline. 

  • Ravensbourne’s award-winning campus includes advanced facilities like prototyping labs, virtual reality labs, and research labs 
  • An area of 17,000m2 to house 1,400 students in inter-disciplinary, open-plan work spaces 
  • A £16m industry-standard high-definition digital broadcast facility 
  • Two floors of the latest technology for 2D and 3D printing 
  • A roof-garden with views of the Thames 
  • Cafe and retail space on the lower ground floor 
  • The building is cooled by a chilled beam system that efficiently heats and cools the building by channelling energy through the floor 
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Student using computers in editing suite
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Internal view of Ravensbourne building
Student using sewing machine in Fashion Atelier
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Student using film equipment in TV Studio
Student using computers in editing suite
Student working on laptop in Library
Internal view of Ravensbourne building

Your experience at Ravensbourne University London  

Students’ Union 
The Ravensbourne Students’ Union (RSU)  represents students on all matters affecting their life and education. It coordinates a busy social calendar full of clubs, sports and regular events. Find likeminded people through our range of societies including the Christian Union, LGBT+ Society, Film Society, Fencing Society, Asian Society, Latin Society, Trust in Dance, to name just a few. 

Tailored careers service 
Ravensbourne prides itself on its industry networks and the way it prepares you for careers in media and design. Throughout your time at Ravensbourne, the university provides a tailored service that gives you all the tools you need to start your professional working life both during your studies and after. 

Disability support
The Student Services team is the central point of contact for students who wish to discuss any requirements in relation to a disability. The team have a range of services available, and can:

  • Offer confidential support and advice
  • Liaise with external support agencies
  • Discuss physical access requirements
  • Help with applications to Disabled Student Allowance
  • Coordinate additional learning support

Health and wellbeing
Starting university can be daunting, but at Ravensbourne you have a support system in place to make sure you have everything you need. If you do find yourself struggling, which is completely normal for any university student, you can reach out to the dedicated teams to help support you. Whether it’s anxiety, exam pressure, loneliness, anger, illness, trauma, drink, drugs or anything else affecting your overall wellbeing, do not worry as help is available. The Student Counsellor Service offers free, expert, confidential advice to Ravensbourne students.

Clubs and societies
There are a range of clubs and societies to take part in including the Christian Union, LGBT+ Society, Film Society, Fencing Society, Asian Society, Latin Society, Trust in Dance, Product Design, Beauty Society and many, many more. The union is run by students, for students and there are many ways to get involved.

Study options are Ravensbourne

Discover your route to Ravensbourne University London with direct entry to a range of undergraduate or postgraduate degrees, or through the International Year One pathway.

Business Management International Year One
Ravensbourne University, London Business Management International Year One will give you the foundational learning, knowledge and skills to successfully progress directly into BA (Hons) Business Management, and get the career you want.

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Undergraduate degrees

Explore the range of undergraduate degrees at Ravensbourne University and and start your journey to becoming a great graduate.

Postgraduate degrees

Explore the range of postgraduate degrees at Ravensbourne University and take your career to the next level.

International Student Fees

Study Route Tuition Fees (2025-26)
Undergraduate Direct Entry – September – £17,000
Postgraduate MBA only – January, May, September – £19,500
Direct Entry** – January, May, September – £18,000
Foundation Year Direct entry*** – September – £14,500
International Year One Business Management* – January, May, September – £17,500
*Fees are not inclusive of scholarships. All applications are subject to a non-refundable admin Fee of £220. * Stated fees are for the pathway only and do not include tuition applicable for degree course continued at the university. ** Excluding MBA *** this pathway is direct entry and does not include English language tuition.

Scholarships at Ravensbourne University

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