Future students

Tips for prospective Ravensbourne University London students

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Learn with industry

Ravensbourne has a long heritage of supporting employability and enterprise - industry collaboration is in our DNA. Our students learn with industry and they do this from day one on all our courses. Below you’ll find tailored information for future students of Ravensbourne.

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Why choose Ravensbourne University London?

Why choose Ravensbourne?

  1. Bold new thinking: blending business, technology and creativity​
  2. Dynamic teaching by industry experts​: courses co-created with industry to meet skills gaps
  3. Voted Top 5 in London for student experience​ (Student Crowd 2024)
  4. Voted Top 10 in the UK for student employability​ (UniCompare Employability Rankings 2025​)
  5. A vibrant and well-connected London location
  6. Diverse and welcoming students and staff​: we are home to students from over 100 countries
  7. Cutting-edge technologies and facilities in an award-winning building

Learn more: Ravensbourne University London's culture and community

Application tips for international students

Application advice for International students

For tailored information for international students wishing to apply for a course at Ravensbourne University London, please consult our dedicated international student section

Interview and portfolio preparation

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Showreel and Portfolio Advice

Watch this video to find out more about preparing your showreel or portfolio, ahead of applying to Ravensbourne.

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Showreel - Media Courses

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Presenting Your Portfolio - Top Tips

Prospective students' FAQs

Future students' FAQs

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Your new home away from home

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Business, technology and creative industries are thriving

Why choose an industry-focussed degree?

  1. The UK business sector employs £32.9 million people.
  2. Creative industries contributed £124 billion to the UK economy in 2023, including £760m from the gaming industry​.
  3. AI and Digital technologies market is expected to add £520 billion to the ​UK economy by 2029​.

* Sources: Office for National Statistics, UK Labour Market Overview 2023,​ House of Lords Library: Creative industries: Growth, jobs and productivity 2025,​ Amazon: UK Digital Technology Report 2024.​

Next steps

  1. Come and meet us: Don't be shy. Sign-up to an upcoming open day and speak to course leaders and students.
  2. Order a prospectus: We can either pop one in the post or send direct to your inbox. We just need a few details
  3. Speak to us: Chat with our students and academics. Contact us today
  4. Browse our courses: Discover our courses and kickstart your London adventure
  5. Register your interest: If you've found a course that excites you, register your interest in our undergraduate courses and further education courses
  6. Ready to apply? Even better. Read our applications advice, including important information on personals statements, portfolios and showreels
  7. Are you looking on behalf of your child? Read our dedicated parents' section
  8. Guidance for future international students: If you’re not a UK citizen and need more info on visas, immigration and the like, please visit our international student section
  9. Get your head around the financial stuff: You’re sure to have a lot of questions on the money side of things. Find information in our Fees and funding section.
  10. Be healthy and happy: Lastly, but of course the most crucial. Learn about Student Services, our support system and wellbeing initiatives