Ravensbourne University London

• Established: 1963
• Location: London, UK
• Students age: from 17 years old
• Number of students: 2600 people
• Language of instruction: English
• Type of study: state university.

Ravensbourne University London (formerly Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication) is a digital media and design university offering professional courses in fashion, television, broadcasting, architecture and environmental design, interactive, graphic, sound design, animation, moving images, music production for media.

Ravensborne was founded in 1959 through the merger of the Bromley School of Art and the Beckenham School of Art's Furniture Design Division, originally located in Bromley Common and Chislehurst in Outer London. In September 2010, the university moved to a purpose-built campus in Inner London on the Greenwich Peninsula.

The university community brings together about 2,600 students and offers hands-on courses in digital media and design, undergraduate, postgraduate, professional short courses. Guided by industry standards and utilizing the latest high-performance technologies, Ravensbourne University prepares skilled, entrepreneurial professionals to assist graduates with employment and business creation.

International students are surrounded by comprehensive support from the staff and faculty from the first day of arrival on campus - they have access to:

• A guide to immigration, settling in at university and in the UK in general,
• Social activities that allow you to adapt faster in an English-speaking unfamiliar environment,
• Counseling and wellness services,
• Personalised support through one-on-one meetings to discuss any issues a student may be facing.

Ravensbourne University London has academic departments, each of which is focused on the education of students at a certain level: Foundation Preparatory Department, Bachelor's, Master's and Postgraduate Studies.

The buildings on campus are designed and built with all environmental regulations in mind, for which Ravenbourne University has received the BREEM qualification:

• A huge atrium connecting the academic premises to the "outside world" allows air circulation throughout the campus.
• Each studio has a double row of round windows, thanks to which the rooms are always full of daylight.
• Cooling is carried out by means of a beam system that effectively adjusts the temperature of classrooms, halls and specialized rooms.

Ravensborne University of London does not have dorms of its own, but works with a number of partners to offer students a cozy home away from home. From hospitable host families to cozy studios and apartment buildings, the university offers accommodation for all tastes.

Ravensborne Students Union (RSU) helps students to gain the best academic and social experience. The union is the voice of students in Ravensborne and the surrounding area, representing them on all issues affecting life and education, further contributing to the general welfare, social, cultural and sports activities.

The union opposes all forms of discrimination, promotes inclusiveness, and actively supports the policy of equal opportunities.

The union runs many clubs and societies and organizes regular events to diversify student life. Many events throughout the year, both on and off campus, are associated with Go Green Week, Fairtrade Fortnight, Kids in Need, Sports Aid and Mental Health Day.

• Ravensbourne is the # 1 specialized university in the UK and is ranked among the top ten universities in England in terms of graduate salary.
• The demand for creative talents of students in the digital, engineering, technical industries is growing, which corresponds to the rapid growth of the creative industries in recent years (30% between 2012 and 2016).
• Ravensbourne University alumni are professional creative people who work closely with employers to develop the mindsets and skills required by creative industries. This ensures an extremely high level of employment after graduation: in 2017, 96.4% of students found a job during six months after graduation.
• Ravensborn hosts over 100 creative technology companies that leverage its cutting-edge technologies and media resources, and collaborate with students and industry partners.

In 2010, Ravensbourne University moved to a 28,000 shiny mosaic building on the Greenwich Peninsula. A bold creative project created for 21st century learning, perfectly embodies everything Ravensborne has to offer. 

There is a huge atrium inside the building, the space consists of 4 interconnected floors and an open study studio. It encourages interaction between students, stimulates the work of creative professionals. It has many workplaces, areas for communication and secluded work, high-tech creative apartments, technology centers, design studios:

• 17,000 m² to accommodate 1,400 students in open-plan interdisciplinary workplaces
• Industry standard high definition digital broadcasting worth £ 16m
• Two floors with the latest 2D and 3D printing technology
• Roof garden overlooking the Thames
• Cafe and retail space in the basement.

The academic year at Ravenbourne University runs from September to mid-summer, depending on the level of education, the workload may vary. Students attend classes on weekdays, rest on weekends, holidays, international and national holidays.

An approximate list of additional costs:

• Accommodation, meals,
• Campus fees,
• Specialized materials for practical training,
• Some extracurricular activities,
• Pocket money.

The process of admission to any of the levels of education at Ravensbourne University:

• Choosing a course, clarifying requirements, dates and deadlines for enrollment,
• Filling out an online form, submitting documents,
• Receiving a response from the Admissions Committee about the consideration of the application,
• Taking entrance exams in person or online using Skype: interview, portfolio showing,
• Receiving an official invitation,
• Payment of the cost of the program,
• Arrive at the campus to start classes.

In the admission process, the most important role is played by the complete completion of the application, the exact meeting of all the admission criteria of the chosen program. All applicants are considered individually, so personal achievements, work experience, and additional qualifications will be important.

According to statistics, 96.4% of graduates are employed within six months after graduation. If we talk about salaries, then specialists who graduated from Ravenbourne University receive such a high salary for their work that they bring the university to the first place in the UK, in the TOP-10 best universities in England according to this criterion! These results reflect the fact that at Ravensbourne University London, students become professional creative people from the day they join the university. The university works closely with employers to develop the mindset and skills needed by the creative industry.

Foundation Entry Requirements

• Certificate of secondary education with an average score of at least 3.
• Certificate of passing the Unified State Exam.

Requirements for applicants applying for a bachelor's degree

• Certificate of passing the unified state examination
• Secondary education diploma with an average grade of 3.0
• A recognized International Foundation course from a British institution for an approved British program.
• 2 A-level exams with a C grade or higher / International Baccalaureate with a minimum of 24 points
• Recognized International Foundation Course from UK Institution.

Requirements for applicants entering the magistracy

• Successful completion of a bachelor's degree
• Specialist diploma.

Please note: applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and other qualifications / work experience may be taken into account if the applicant does not meet the general requirements.

• Ravensbourne Aspire schematic
• Ravensbourne Scholarship (Continuing Students)
• Reward for Inner Progress
• Amazon Future Engineers Scholarship and more

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision