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Welcome to Ravensbourne University London
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If you are prospective student from the US looking to study in London, this page is for you. Here you will find top tips, access great video content and kickstart your academic journey in the UK.
Why choose Ravensbourne University London?
- High emphasis on nurturing highly-employable, industry-ready students
- Cutting-edge technology and excellent industry links with mega brands
- We'll walk you, or your parent or guardian, through the VISA application and provide ongoing support.
- Award-winning building in the heart of London – next to the O2 Arena
- Exceptional transport links for London, UK and European travel
- Best creative graduate salary rate among specialist universities in the UK
- Excellent post-graduation employment rate
- Join creatives from over 90 countries in London's creative hub
- Boost your CV with an international degree in a vibrant, cultural capital
- Focus on your passion: specialist three-year degrees (no major/minor)
- Get a two-year post-study VISA and extend your English adventure
Students from Ravensbourne collaborated with students from New York to create a poignant short film on microaggressions. The creative exchange was facilitated by an Obama Foundation initiative.
Samantha Silver testimonial
There were many reasons I chose to study in the UK. I've been living here for almost six years now, and I have no regrets. One of the big positives for me was the proximity to the rest of Europe and the opportunity to travel. Flights across Europe are comparatively cheap, meaning even as a student you have the chance to explore lots of new places and experience different cultures. ”
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Access cutting-edge technology and famous brands
Embracing emerging technologies and finding new disruptive ways of working is in our DNA. London’s fast-growing media and technology hub, the Greenwich Digital Peninsula, is just a short walk away, while our award-winning building hosts more than 100 creative technology businesses and boasts exceptional facilities.
We pride ourselves on our exceptional industry connections, including world-famous names like Givenchy, Amazon, Ford, Royal Shakespeare Company and British Fashion Council. Ravensbourne will provide you with the specialist, practical skills and opportunities you need to launch a successful, prosperous career.
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Living in a creative hotspot like London gives you the opportunity to work closely with industry and if you decide to stay in the UK after your studies, then the work/life balance is a big pull too – UK workers get much longer holidays!”
Live the London life – with home comforts
It’s understandable that you have reservations. It can take time to adapt to a new language, culture and climate; the last thing you want is to feel is unsafe and isolated.
Fortunately, the London Metropolitan Police Service helps keep London among the safest large cities in the world, while the capital has a large Chinese community, with Chinatown in Leicester Square a popular destination for food lovers. There’s the authentic taste of home just a short tube ride away.
Explore all the sights London has to offer, including the famous Tower Bridge.
You’ll find a wealth of food places, modern technology and world-renowned shops and brands on your doorstep. Take the Jubilee Line from North Greenwich to Oxford Street and you’ll be in central London in just 20 minutes, where you can embrace its incredible history and heritage. Westfield Shopping Centre, the largest shopping centre in Europe, is just 10 minutes away. What better way to spend a weekend?
But most importantly, at Ravensbourne University London you will collaborate and socialise with like-minded creatives from over 50 different countries in our award-winning building. Within its walls lives a community bursting with creativity.
It’s impossible not to be inspired by the passionate minds, bright lights and rich culture that surrounds you.
