Ravensbourne University London

History of Ravensbourne University London

In 1959, the Bromley School of Art (founded in 1878) and the Beckenham School of Art’s Department of Furniture Design merged to form what is now known as Ravensbourne. The main Ravensbourne campus is located on Greenwich Peninsula, close to the popular tourist attraction The O2.

In the 1980s, the College made significant changes to meet the demands of the National Advisory Body for Local Authority Higher Education. The focus was on achieving savings in higher education while also streamlining fine art programmes nationwide. As a result, the College took the decision to close its fine arts department during this period. Instead, it strategically realigned its efforts to concentrate on its core strengths in design and communication media.

In further developments, the Broadcasting School, previously located elsewhere, was integrated into the main campus in 1992. This consolidation allowed for better coordination and collaboration within the college, enhancing the overall educational experience for its students.

Ranking & Achievements

Ravensbourne University London rankings:

• 130th in the Times Good University Guide 2023
• 201-240 in QS WUR Ranking By Subject 2023

Faculties

• Broadcast Engineering
• Digital Film Production
• Digital Content Creation
• Motion Graphics
• Fashion
• Digital Photography
• Architecture
• Animation

The ratio for educators to students is 1 to 24. There are several artistic and social groups that students can become a part of outside of class. On-campus amenities include a kit store, prototype labs, and an atelier for their use. There is also a print shop, a materials library, a TV/sound studio, and a library.

Students Statistics

• First Degree-2390
• Postgraduate (taught)-60
• Social Studies -1175
• Design, Creative & Performing Arts- 1275
• Female- 49%
• Male-51%
• International students- 7%
• Full Time-98%
• Part Time-2%

Courses

Fees & Scholarship

Ravensbourne University London Tuition fees:

• Tuition fees for international students -£16,500-17,000 per year

Ravensbourne University London Scholarships:

• Undergraduate International Scholarships- £3,500
• Chevening Scholarship- Any 
• Postgraduate Scholarships- £3,500
• Funds4uni Scholarship- £500

Facilities & Services

Many curricula at Ravensbourne include international travel opportunities. Twenty-four Fashion Buying and Brand Management students visited a carbon-neutral sustainable manufacturing facility in Sri Lanka to observe large-scale production, and twenty-five students were invited to work as facilitators at the World Architecture Festival (WAF) in Berlin, Germany.

• Student support
• Ravensbourne Student Union
• Welfare and Counselling (including financial)
• Disability Support
• Learning Needs (diagnostics, skill development)
• Study Skills
• Financial Support
• The Quiet Space (prayer – all faiths, reflection, quiet time)

Student Life

Come join their group of almost 2,600 creative thinkers and get a head start on your future. Find your niche and reach your full potential by enrolling in one of their foundational, undergraduate, or graduate-level digital media and design programmes, all of which are tailored to the needs of the business.

Set up shop in London’s thriving arts community and rub shoulders with the world’s most innovative thinkers. Learn as much as you can about related fields and surround yourself with like-minded people. Leave school with the fortitude and assurance to carve out your own special niche in the world.

Accommodation

The majority of these venues offer complete set-ups for renters. Private bathrooms and community bathrooms are both at your disposal. There is a bike storage area, Internet access, security, a fitness centre, a laundry room, a common room, a game room, an eating area, a kitchen, and a theatre room. The typical duration of a contract is between 35 and 51 weeks. Prices range from approximately £4,987.50 per year to £20,349 per year.

There are about ten residence halls affiliated with Ravensbourne that students can choose from. Among these are:

• Wall Street Hall
• Unite at Stratford – One
• International Students House
• Eleanor Rosa House
• Farndale Court
• IQ Flinders House
• The Valentine
• McMillan student village
• Claredale House
• LHA London’s Davies Court

Transportation

North Greenwich Station (D), North Greenwich Station (A), North Greenwich Station (B), and North Greenwich Station (E) are the closest bus stops to Ravensbourne University London. A five-minute stroll will take you to the nearest one.

Location 

As a creative institution on the bleeding edge, Ravensbourne could not be better situated. You are eligible for discounts at a number of the O2’s restaurants, bars, and stores as a student at our school, which is adjacent to the world-famous O2 arena. We are located on the Greenwich digital peninsula, the newest digital community in London, and adjacent to Tech City, the city’s rapidly expanding media and technology hub.
The University is within five minutes’ walking distance of tube stations, as well as Stratford International station.

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