A specialized creative-technology university with a rich history, outstanding graduate salaries, and unique international accreditations.

University Status

The journey from art school to leading British creative industries university took nearly a century and a half. Founded in 1878 as Bromley School of Art, it gained university status only in 2018. Today, Ravensbourne University London ranks in the top 10 British universities for graduate employment according to Uni Compare, while its silver Teaching Excellence Framework rating confirms exceptional educational quality focused on practical skills and real industry projects.

Ravensbourne University London Campus

The modern 17,000 m² campus sits on the Greenwich Peninsula—a rapidly developing London district next to the legendary O2 Arena. This area, surrounded by the Thames on three sides, has transformed from an industrial zone into a dynamic creative hub. A £16 million digital HD studio, cutting-edge 2D and 3D printing technologies, and professional television and sound studios create an ideal learning environment, while over 100 creative-tech companies based directly on campus give students immediate access to employers.

Programs and International Recognition

Interdisciplinary programs here combine information technology, media, art, marketing, business, and architecture into unique specializations. MSc Information Technology Management, BSc Creative Computing, MA Fashion: Digital Futures—these represent just part of an innovative portfolio adapted to modern economic needs. Ravensbourne University London remains the world’s only university with RIBA accreditation for both architecture and interior design programs simultaneously, and its graduates (including Stella McCartney and David Bowie) earn the highest salaries among Britain’s creative professionals, confirming the institution’s exceptional reputation.