Ravensbourne University

Life at Ravensbourne revolves around making things and sharing them. It forms a small and creative community, which means students quickly get to know each other.

As a specialist creative institution, Ravensbourne is not ranked in tables like Guardian, THE, and CUG, though it holds TEF Silver and reports high creative-industry employment.

Ravensbourne is built around the creative industries, and its whole approach points students towards work. Courses centre on live client briefs and real projects, so students leave with a portfolio rather than just a transcript. 

There are no traditional sandwich placements, but the Ravensbourne Job Service lists internships, freelance work and graduate roles across design, media and fashion. 

Being in London and close to studios, agencies and production companies gives students genuine industry contact. The university reports that the large majority of graduates move into creative work or further study soon after finishing, which is high for the sector.

Ravensbourne does not have its own halls. Instead, its accommodation team helps students find rooms in nearby private student residences across London.

Being a small university has its advantages, and support at Ravensbourne is one of them. Students are known by name, and help with visas, money, well-being and study is readily available. 

The international team, in particular, guides students from application right through to arrival in London.