Ravensbourne University London: international student trends
Non-UK enrolment, international share, and the top countries of domicile for students at Ravensbourne University London. Source: HESA/Jisc, 2024/25 release. Part of our UK international student statistics.
Ravensbourne University London enrolled 2,630 international students in 2024/25, making up 30.3% of the student body (up 565.8% over five years).
International enrolment over time
| Year | International students | Total students | International share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 165 | 2,055 | 8% |
| 2015/16 | 185 | 2,190 | 8.4% |
| 2016/17 | 220 | 2,280 | 9.6% |
| 2017/18 | 275 | 2,530 | 10.9% |
| 2018/19 | 345 | 2,530 | 13.6% |
| 2019/20 | 395 | 2,535 | 15.6% |
| 2020/21 | 375 | 2,570 | 14.6% |
| 2021/22 | 315 | 2,585 | 12.2% |
| 2022/23 | 695 | 4,080 | 17% |
| 2023/24 | 2,355 | 6,555 | 35.9% |
| 2024/25 | 2,630 | 8,685 | 30.3% |
Top countries of domicile
| Country | Latest students | Change |
|---|---|---|
| India | 1,345 | +26800% |
| Nepal | 620 | — |
| Pakistan | 235 | — |
| Bangladesh | 125 | — |
| Morocco | 30 | — |
| Turkey | 25 | — |
Want to know what Ravensbourne University London graduates go on to earn? See graduate outcomes at Ravensbourne University London.
Methodology & attribution
Source: HESA/Jisc (hesa.ac.uk). International = non-UK country of domicile. Figures aggregated from country-of-domicile rows and rounded by HESA to the nearest 5, so small counts are approximate. 2024/25 release.
Frequently asked questions
How many international students does Ravensbourne University London have?
HESA/Jisc data (2024/25 release) shows Ravensbourne University London enrolled 2,630 international (non-UK domiciled) students in 2024/25. The table above shows the year-by-year trend.
What share of Ravensbourne University London's students are international?
International students made up 30.3% of the student body at Ravensbourne University London in the latest HESA release, up from earlier years shown in the chart above.
Is international enrolment at Ravensbourne University London growing?
International enrolment at Ravensbourne University London has grown by 565.8% over the five-year period covered by the latest HESA data.
Which countries do most of Ravensbourne University London's international students come from?
India is the largest source country for international students at Ravensbourne University London, per HESA/Jisc country-of-domicile data. The table above lists the top source countries and how they've changed.
Can international graduates from Ravensbourne University London work in the UK after finishing?
Yes. Graduates of any UK university that holds a Student-sponsor licence, including Ravensbourne University London, can apply for the Graduate visa (2 years for bachelor's/master's, 3 years for PhD) without needing a job offer. To stay longer, a graduate typically switches to the Skilled Worker route with a sponsoring employer.
When is HESA international enrolment data refreshed?
HESA/Jisc publishes "Where students study" data once a year. We refresh this page from the new release shortly after it's published.