Ravensbourne University London

Name

Ravensbourne University London

Legal name

Ravensbourne University London

Website

https://ravensbourne.ac.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Universities with Architecture, Built Environment & Design Engineering (EDAHAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Portfolio, Capstone & Project-Based Program Support (EDAMAKAD), Subject-Specific Short Courses & Academies (e.g., STEM, Business, Arts) (EDAIAIAC)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Creative arts degrees
• Design university programs
• Digital media education
• Postgraduate creative studies

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Revenue from home and international student tuition fees across undergraduate and postgraduate programs
2. Government Funding: Funding from Office for Students (OfS) as a registered higher education institution

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ravensbourne University London is a higher education institution that delivers undergraduate degrees (BA/BSc Hons), postgraduate programmes (MA/MSc/MBA/MFA), pre-degree foundation courses, and professional development short courses across creative, technology, and business disciplines. Teaching is supported by industry-facing programmes (Creative Lab, StartUp Lab, Careers Lab, SEEDS), specialised physical facilities (Prototyping Suite, Materials Library, BBC Motion Graphics Archive), and live project collaborations with industry partners.

Product overview

Ravensbourne University London is a higher education institution offering a portfolio of educational programmes and student services. The core educational products include Pre-degree courses, Undergraduate degrees (BA/BSc Hons), Postgraduate programmes (MA/MSc/MBA/MFA), and Professional Development courses. These academic programmes span creative disciplines including Animation and Games, Fashion, Design, Media/Film/TV/Music, Architecture, and Business. The university supplements its academic offerings with industry-facing programmes such as Creative Lab, StartUp Lab, Careers Lab, and SEEDS, which provide practical industry engagement, entrepreneurship support, and career development. Additional student services and facilities include the Library (with specialist databases and collections), the Prototyping Suite (offering digital and traditional making equipment), the Materials Library (with Material ConneXion database access), and the BBC Motion Graphics Archive. The institution also offers international scholarships of up to £6,000 per year and various bursary programmes for eligible students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programmes BA/BSc (Hons) undergraduate degree programmes spanning creative disciplines including Animation and Games, Fashion, Design, Media, Film/TV/Music, Architecture and Built Environment, and Business. Home student tuition is £9,790 per academic year (2026/27); international tuition is £17,500. Intended for students aged 18+ seeking full-time creative degrees.
• Postgraduate Degree Programmes MA, MSc, MBA and MFA postgraduate programmes across creative, business and technology disciplines. Home student fees range from £9,750 for MA/MSc to £12,400 for MBA and £13,000 for MFA (2026/27). International fees range from £18,500 (MA/MSc) to £24,670 (MFA). Intended for graduates seeking specialisation, career transition, or professional advancement.
• Pre-degree Courses Access to Higher Education Diplomas and Foundation programmes preparing students for undergraduate study. Access to HE course fees start at £3,928 (2025/26). Intended for students building portfolios or preparing academically for degree-level study.
• Professional Development Courses Continuing education and professional development programmes for working professionals and graduates seeking skill development, short-course credentials, or career advancement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students win industry-recognized pencils at D&AD New Blood Awards
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Clear-ComcoreTechnology or Integration · 31 October 2025Clear-Com contributed its Gen-IC virtual intercom solution to support real-time communication for the On-Air Student TV broadcast, involving 913 students and staff across 17 locations on six continents. This was the first event to use the open-source Time Addressable Media Store (TAMS) API.
• Hiut Denim CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive sustainability event Denim Innovation held at London's Truman Brewery showcasing latest developments in sustainable denim production and eco-conscious fashion with leading brands and industry professionals.
• Uncommon Creative StudioscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFour-week immersive residency where students designed interpretations of threatened aspects of British cultural identity for one of the UK's most innovative creative agencies.
• Eastbrook StudioscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents have been working with Eastbrook Studios for over a year on various film and television projects. Students met King Charles during his visit celebrating the growing partnership between education and film/TV industries.
• Tate KidscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst-year Animation students responded to live brief creating short animations about Leigh Bowery for Tate Kids educational resource. Animations screened at Tate Modern's Starr Cinema.
• KopparbergcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual collaboration with international drinks brand. Student designed branded pint glass distributed to pubs and bars across UK. Winner received £9,500 to cover one year of course fees.
• Netflix/British Fashion CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlumni Ifeanyi Okwuadi designed outfits for Bridgerton actors as part of official collaboration between Netflix and the British Fashion Council.
• Material ConneXioncoreTechnology or IntegrationMaterials Library curated by Material ConneXion, a business that introduces brands to the latest material innovations. Students have access to database of more than 7,500 materials.
• Housing HandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGuarantor service partnership for care leavers and estranged students requiring accommodation. Ravensbourne works in affiliation to offer free guarantor service.
• Blueprint for AllminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner charity offering Building Futures bursaries for architecture students of £2,500 per year plus industry mentorship.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD): US specialist creative university offering design, fashion, film, and performing arts programs with strong industry integration. Comparable business model as a specialist creative institution, though US-based and operating at larger scale with multiple locations.
• Royal College of Art: London-based specialist postgraduate institution in art and design with strong industry ties and global brand recognition. Directly comparable as a specialist creative university targeting similar student demographics and disciplines, though concentrated at the master's/doctoral level.
• Goldsmiths, University of London: London-based university with significant strengths in creative arts, design, media, and music. Competes with Ravensbourne for London-based creative students with similar disciplinary mix though broader academic portfolio.
• Falmouth University: UK specialist creative university with strong focus on design, media, film, and games. Similar size profile to Ravensbourne with comparable creative-discipline portfolio and industry-integration approach.
• University for the Creative Arts: UK specialist creative university offering design, fashion, film, and media programs across multiple campuses. Closest direct comparable in scale, mission, and disciplinary mix to Ravensbourne — a smaller specialist creative university competing for similar applicants.
• University of the Arts London (UAL): UAL is the largest specialist creative university in the UK, comprising six colleges (including Central Saint Martins and London College of Fashion) that compete directly with Ravensbourne for the same undergraduate and postgraduate creative student pool, particularly in London. Operates at significantly larger scale.
• London College of Fashion (part of UAL): Specialist fashion college within UAL offering undergraduate and postgraduate fashion programs. Direct competitor in fashion education with overlapping student demographics and industry partnerships.
• Central Saint Martins (part of UAL): Premier UK college for art and design, part of UAL, with strengths in fashion, fine art, and product design. Direct competitor for top creative applicants particularly in design and fashion, with significantly stronger global brand recognition.

Broad incumbents

• Kingston University: London-based university offering design, fashion, and creative arts programs within a broader academic portfolio. Overlaps with Ravensbourne on creative disciplines but operates as a comprehensive university with wider subject range.

Regional players

• Bournemouth University: UK university with notable media production, animation, and creative technology programs. Similar disciplinary mix but operates from a non-London location, serving a partially different student catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RavensbourneUK
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/RavensbourneHE
• Facebookfacebook.com/RavensbourneUK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/ravensbourne
• Instagraminstagram.com/ravensbourneuk/?hl=en
• TikToktiktok.com/@ravensbourneuk?

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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