Study at Ravensbourne University London

Location and student life

The university occupies a single site at 6 Penrose Way on the Greenwich Peninsula in south-east London, directly opposite the O2 arena. Its main building is clad in tessellated aluminium tiles with circular windows, and a second site, the Institute for Creativity and Technology, sits nearby in the Design District. North Greenwich station is about a two-minute walk away, with Jubilee line trains to central London and Stratford, plus a cable car across the Thames. Historic Greenwich, with its parks and the Cutty Sark, is a short bus ride away, and students get easy access to gigs and events at the O2.

Courses and subjects

Degrees sit in three schools: Design, Media and the Creative Industries (design practice; media, film and television; fashion); Business, Management and Commerce; and Computing, Architecture and Emerging Technologies (including further education and apprenticeships). Well-established areas include fashion, graphic and communication design, illustration, animation, architecture and interiors, film and TV production, music and sound design, computer science, cyber security, games and business management. Pre-degree courses and International Year One routes in subjects such as business management and computer science offer alternative starting points.

Entry requirements for international students

International applicants need qualifications equivalent to UK A-levels for undergraduate entry or a recognised bachelor's degree for postgraduate entry, with exact requirements published per country on the university website. Undergraduate courses typically ask for IELTS 5.5 overall with 5.5 in each component, while postgraduate courses typically ask for IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for Student visa applicants. Overseas students who need extra preparation can take International Year One routes. Requirements vary by course, so check the relevant course page before applying.

Accommodation

Ravensbourne has no halls of its own, so students live with its partner providers, which offer host-family stays, shared flats, private studios and cluster flats. Scape Living on the Greenwich Peninsula, about a ten-minute walk from campus, offers rates for Ravensbourne students, and short stays are available at iQ Flinders House. The university has also partnered with Housing Hand, a guarantor service for students renting privately. Apply early through the accommodation pages, as places with partners are limited.

Scholarships and funding

Overseas students enrolling on undergraduate or postgraduate programmes may be eligible for international scholarships of up to £6,000 per year, depending on the chosen course, as published on the university's bursaries and scholarships page. Further international funding opportunities are listed on the same page. Scholarship amounts and eligibility change each year, so check the official scholarships page for the current details before applying.