Ravensbourne University London is a public university on the Greenwich Peninsula in London, England. It is classified as a digital media and design university, with vocational courses in fashion, television and broadcasting, interactive product design, architecture and environment design, graphic design, animation, and music production for media and sound design.
| Motto / Slogan | Designed for industry |
| Founded | 1962 |
| Location | City of London, England, United Kingdom |
| Address | Ravensbourne University London 6 Penrose Way Greenwich Peninsula London SE10 0EW |
Ravensbourne University London's mission is to empower students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed in the digital and creative industries, focusing on collaboration with industry and fostering innovation.
Ravensbourne University London's vision statement is: "We will influence the world through creativity and technology in learning, research, and business. We will inspire a highly diverse range of people, valuable to and valued by the world beyond university. We will innovate as a resilient, agile, and future-facing organization, to extend our reach and relevance."
Ravensbourne University London's key objectives, as outlined in their corporate strategy, are to develop people, ideas, and innovation through collaboration with industry; influence the world through creativity and technology; inspire a diverse range of people; and innovate as a resilient, agile, and future-facing organization.
With 89% of our graduates in skilled work or further education 15 months after graduation, students leave Ravensbourne ready to enter their chosen field within the creative, technology and business sectors.
Ranked among the UK’s top 10 for employability (Uni Compare), Ravensbourne designs its courses around industry needs. Through collaboration with employers and leaders across creative, technology and business sectors, students gain real-world insights and hands-on experience from day one, preparing them to thrive in their chosen careers.
Ravensbourne is ranked among the UK’s top 10 universities for student employability (Uni Compare) and top 5 in London (Student Crowd). We hold a Silver rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) and are the only university in the world to receive RIBA accreditation for both Architecture and Interiors courses — a testament to our quality teaching and industry recognition.
Nominations in the Postgraduate and International categories at the 2025 Whatuni Student Choice Award are a testament to the world-class education Ravensbourne provides regardless of the level of study.
International Students:
Please visit the Country-specific Entry Requirements page to find the entry requirements for your country.
POSTGRADUATE:
All postgraduate applicants will need to apply directly to Ravensbourne via our Online Applicant Portal. Each course has a unique link to apply. You can find the relevant link in the table below.
The application process breaks down into three stages. It is the same process for both undergraduate and postgraduate students
Before you apply, here are some things you can do to make sure that you have all the information you need:
Start your application as early as possible by finding your course on the Ravensbourne website Study page and apply directly from your chosen course page.
Your online application will ask you to attach the following documents for review:
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Phone : +44 20 8312 8066
Library: From specialist books to collections, there is a wealth of information available to you - in print, online and multimedia format. We will ensure you have all the skills to navigate the library's resources independently and find what you need. As soon as you join the Ravensbourne student/staff community, you will be registered with a library account which allows you to borrow books, DVDs and access material samples and online resources.
Accommodation: While we don't have halls of residence, we do work with a number of partners to offer our students a cosy home away from home. From friendly host families, to cosy studios and cluster flats, we have housing to suit everyone's needs.
Prior to joining Ravensbourne, Jon was CEO of Innovate UK Business Connect, where he worked for more than a decade and played a key role in strengthening the UK’s innovation ecosystem by co... read more
Jon has had a career in production and commissioning for broadcasters Channel 4 Television and the BBC, as well as the innovation charity Nesta. He was on the Board of Screen Yorkshire which commissions new games and cinema productions. Jon is a voting member of BAFTA (Games and Film awards) and is a fellow of the Linnean Society of London.
She has worked with students in the UK higher education for over two years, with a focus on the minority group of black students. Driven by her dedication to excellence and can-do attitude, Lydia completed her first degree in International Law and Diplomacy with a first class, and her masters degree in Human Resources and Development with a distinction. She is also a multipotentialite with experience across entrepreneurship, project management and social media management.
