Ravensbourne University London is a specialist, industry-connected university on the Greenwich Peninsula, London’s design district, where creative and digital courses meet real-world briefs from day one. It draws students from 100+ nationalities (creative, tech, business), and its graduate outcomes are strong: independent partners consistently report ~95% graduates in work or further study within 6 months (that’s 19 in 20), a standout signal for ROI-minded families.

International fees are transparent and competitive across levels: UG £17,000; MA/MSc £18,000; MBA £19,500; MFA £24,000, with university discounts and even foundation reimbursement options available. That price clarity helps you plan the total cost of attendance alongside London living costs (typically ~£1,200–£1,500/month depending on lifestyle and sharing).

On prestige, Ravensbourne appears in QS World University Rankings by Subject (Art & Design) and is promoted as top 10 in the UK for the discipline, reinforced by UniCompare’s placement of Ravensbourne among the UK’s top 10 universities for employability. Translation: you’re choosing a specialist in creative/digital fields that employers recognise. 

Students choose us to remove friction from the journey, free consultations, curated course-matching (98% client satisfaction), and visa guidance with a 98% approval track record. We also specialise in Bangla-language support and targeted scholarships (often up to £3,000 or a foundation reimbursement when eligible). These are the difference-makers that reduce cost and stress.

“Ahmed, a Sylheti student, wanted a digital media path but worried about costs and IELTS. NWC Education mapped his profile to Ravensbourne’s creative foundation + BA pipeline, coached him to IELTS success, and secured a tuition discount. He’s now interning with a London media studio. He estimates NWC boosted his early-career prospects by 20%.”

What you’ll get in this guide:

• Courses & Rankings: top programmes for 2025/26, intakes, and employability links
  
• Admissions Support: how NWC fast-tracks acceptances & visas
  
• Fees & Funding: precise 2025/26 tuition + realistic London budgets + scholarships
  
• Admissions & Next Steps: UCAS/PG timelines, portfolios, and visa documents checklist
  

With NWC Education’s 500+ successful Ravensbourne applications, explore why the university excels across courses, fees, rankings, and admissions, and how we de-risk your journey.

Courses, Rankings & Intake

Programmes & Intakes for International Students

Ravensbourne specialises in digital media, design, fashion, business, computing, and broadcast from foundation through BA/BSc to MA/MSc, MBA, and MFA. Expect hands-on teaching, live briefs, and studio-grade facilities. 

Popular Undergraduate (BA/BSc) examples

• BA (Hons) Digital Film Production
  
• BA (Hons) Digital Television Production
  
• BA (Hons) Fashion / Fashion Buying & Brand Management
  
• BA (Hons) Graphic Design
  
• BSc (Hons) Broadcast Engineering / Computer Science
  These are designed for career pathways in production, post-production, fashion business, design studios, broadcast tech, and creative tech firms. 

Popular Postgraduate (MA/MSc/MBA/MFA) 

• MA Design Communication | MA Design Management
  
• MSc Computer Science | MSc Cyber Security / Cyber Security Management
  
• MSc Strategic Marketing & Analytics | MBA
  
• MA/MFA Digital Photography | MA Fashion: Digital Futures
  Programmes are typically 1 year full-time; a few offer November/January starts for added flexibility.
  

Intakes & entry points (late-2025 / early-2026):

• September 2025: main intake (international welcome & semester dates published)
  
• November 2025 (selected PG) and January 2026 (selected UG/PG) entry points are open for popular courses like MBA, MSc Computer Science, and BSc Business Management.
  

Program at a glance

Course	Level	Duration	2025/26 Tuition (Intl)	Career Outcomes
BA (Hons) Digital Film Production	Undergraduate	3 years	£17,000/yr	Camera op, editor, producer (film/TV)
BA (Hons) Fashion	Undergraduate	3 years	£17,000/yr	Designer, buyer, fashion entrepreneur
BA (Hons) Graphic Design	Undergraduate	3 years	£17,000/yr	Brand designer, UI, creative technologist
BSc (Hons) Broadcast Engineering	Undergraduate	3 years	£17,000/yr	Broadcast engineer, systems, live events
MSc Computer Science	Postgraduate	1 year	£18,000 total	Software engineer, product/tech roles
MSc Cyber Security Management	Postgraduate	1 year	£18,000 total	Security analyst, GRC, SecOps
MA Design Communication	Postgraduate	1 year	£18,000 total	Design strategist, comms lead
MBA	Postgraduate	1 year	£19,500 total	Leadership roles across sectors
MA/MFA Digital Photography	Postgraduate	1 year (MA) / 2 (MFA)	£18,000 / £24,000	Commercial photographer, art practice

Source fees: Ravensbourne official international tuition. 

NWC Testimonial – Aman, Class of 2023: “NWC Education matched me to Ravensbourne’s digital media programme and optimised my portfolio. I received an offer within weeks and landed an internship by semester two.“

How NWC makes programme choice easy: Our course-matching uses your grades, portfolio, goals, and budget to shortlist 3–5 best-fit courses. In 2025, 300+ students used this service for Ravensbourne and allied creative universities, reducing decision time and improving acceptance quality.

Rankings that matter

• QS by Subject (Art & Design): Ravensbourne appears in the global subject tables (banded list) and is highlighted by UCAS as top-10 UK / top-20 EU for Art & Design, useful social proof for creative families.
  
• Employability: UniCompare places Ravensbourne among the UK’s top 10 for employability, aligning with the ~94.7% positive outcomes reported by partners. We leverage this in your SOP and parent counselling to evidence ROI. 
• League tables (overview): National tables list Ravensbourne with strengths in creative subjects; we contextualise these rankings against course content, facilities, and industry links, not just a single number.
  

English language requirements

Official minimums (programme-specific pages may vary):

• Undergraduate: IELTS 5.5 overall (no band < 5.5)
  
• Postgraduate: IELTS 6.0 overall (no band < 5.5)
  
• Foundation: IELTS 5.0 (UKVI Academic required)
  PTE Academic equivalents are listed; Ravensbourne accepts PTE Academic for UKVI where applicable. NWC’s IELTS coaching typically delivers ~20% score improvement for repeat-testers.
  

Tip: If you’re at IELTS 5.5–6.0 now, we’ll map a pre-sessional English or integrated foundation route, then ladder you to your target BA/BSc or MA/MSc.

NWC Education admissions support 

What the university provides: Ravensbourne’s international team shares entry guidance, portfolio expectations for creative routes, and pre-sessional/English options. 

What NWC adds (and why students pick us):

• Offer-rate optimisation: Portfolio storyboard coaching, showreel curation, and course-specific statements (we know what programme teams look for).
  
• Fast document QC: We pre-check transcripts, references, and passport/finance proofs to avoid delays.
  
• Visa strategy: Our 98% UK student visa success comes from precise financial evidence planning (see BOFU) and timeline control, especially important after the Jan 2025 UKVI maintenance increase.
  
• Community-specific care: Bangla + Sylheti support, Nigeria-focused clinics, and parent briefings (fees, living, and part-time work norms).
  

Aisha (Nigeria), Class of 2023: “NWC’s Bangla/Sylheti team looped in my guardian for budgeting, fixed my SOP, and my visa arrived in weeks. I’m now a creative marketing assistant in London.“

Fees, Funding, Visas & Next Steps

Tuition fees for international students

Level	2025/26 Tuition
Foundation Diplomas (FE)	£14,500
Undergraduate (BA/BSc)	£17,000 per year
Postgraduate MA/MSc	£18,000 total
MBA	£19,500 total
MFA	£24,000 total

Source: Ravensbourne international tuition page (applies to 2024/25 and 2025/26 starters). Discounts and reimbursement notes are available on the same page. 

Scholarships & savings (with NWC):

• University-side discounts and foundation reimbursements
  
• NWC-guided scholarships (internal & external) with 90% application success, often up to £3,000 in savings for strong portfolios or target markets
  
• Payment planning, deposit strategies, and early-bird timelines to protect your CAS issue date
  

Cost of living in London: what to budget 

A practical monthly estimate for a single student (shared accommodation):

Item	Typical Range
Rent (shared)	£600–£800
Utilities & Internet	£80–£120
Food & groceries	£250–£350
Transport (Oyster/student)	£100–£160
Personal/phone/misc.	£100–£200
Estimated total	~£1,200–£1,500

Numbeo’s October 2025 data backs these ranges (single-person monthly costs excluding rent ~£1,060; adding shared rent lands you near our top-line total). NWC will tailor a Bangladesh/Nigeria-specific budget with current exchange rates.

Student visa money requirement 

For applications submitted on or after 2 January 2025, UKVI requires you to show maintenance funds of:

• £1,483 per month (up to 9 months) for London → max £13,347, plus first-year tuition on your CAS.
  
• Outside London: £1,136/month (up to 9 months).
  This is the official rule students must satisfy when evidencing finances. NWC checks your statements for the 28-day rule and date windows so you don’t get refused on technicalities.
  

Heads-up: In late 2025, CAS allocations and visa logistics can tighten at popular providers. Pro-level application timing and clean financial evidence are critical. (Recent Home Office cases underline how administrative bottlenecks can affect cohorts.)

Admissions timelines, requirements & how to apply

Deadlines & intakes

• Undergraduate (Sept 2025): Use UCAS; the on-time deadline for the main cycle is January (for 2026 entry, the UCAS equal-consideration point is mid-January). NWC can still process late applicants, subject to course capacity.
  
• Postgraduate (Nov 2025 / Jan 2026 / Sept 2026): Apply directly; most courses accept applications until capacity. We recommend complete files by August for autumn starters to protect your CAS and visa timeline.
  

What you’ll typically need

• Academic transcripts & references (UG: A-Levels/equivalents; PG: recognised bachelor’s degree)
  
• Portfolio/showreel for creative subjects (we help storyboard and curate)
• English test (IELTS/PTE, see earlier thresholds) 
• Statement of Purpose (SOP) aligned to Ravensbourne’s industry-led approach.
  
• Finance proves meeting the UKVI standard (see above)
  

Accommodation: We’ll shortlist reputable halls/partner residences and private-letting options that balance commute and cost. Our London team shares verified listings and safety tips. (Market data shows London rents remain higher than UK averages, plan early.)

Your next steps 

1. Book a free consultation with NWC Education.
   Tell us your target start (Nov 2025 / Jan 2026 / Sept 2026), budget, and preferred course area (film, design, fashion, business, cybersecurity). We’ll produce a 3-option shortlist with fee comparisons, scholarship matches, and an SOP outline.
   → [Book your session at NWC Education]
   
2. Get our UK Student Visa Financial Checklist (Ravensbourne edition)
   A step-by-step PDF covering £1,483/month (London) evidence, statement format, sponsorship, currency conversion, and the exact 28-day calculation, with sample statements and bank letter templates.
   
   
3. Portfolio & IELTS fast-track
   If your course needs a portfolio, we’ll run a 2-week “curate, cut, and caption” sprint. If your IELTS is shy of the target, enrol in NWC’s express prep, our alumni average ~20% improvement before retesting.
   
4. Apply early – protect your CAS.
   Demand spikes every cycle. With NWC’s 98% visa success and priority handling, we move you from shortlist → offer → CAS → visa on an intake-safe timeline.
   

FAQs

Is Ravensbourne good for employability?
Yes – top-10 in the UK for employability (UniCompare), supported by ~94.7% in work/study within 6 months. 

How much are the fees for 2025/26?
UG £17,000/yr; MA/MSc £18,000; MBA £19,500; MFA £24,000 (international). 

Do they accept PTE or only IELTS?
They list IELTS and PTE Academic (UKVI where required). Thresholds vary by level; see earlier table. 

What are the living costs in London?
Plan ~£1,200–£1,500/month (shared). Numbeo’s Oct-2025 snapshot supports those numbers. 

What funds do I need to show for my visa?
For applications from 2 Jan 2025, UKVI requires £1,483/month (up to 9 months) for London + first-year tuition on the CAS. 

Final CTAs

• Get personalised course advice (free): Talk to NWC Education today – we’ll shortlist Ravensbourne courses, estimate your total budget, and map scholarship options that fit your profile.
  
• Download your free UK visa checklist (Ravensbourne edition): Ensure your bank statements and dates 100% match UKVI rules.
  
• Ask about scholarships (90% success): We’ll target up to £3,000 discounts and relevant foundation reimbursements where available.