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Birmingham · QS World #416
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/8
Arts University Bournemouth
scored higher in 3 categories
5/8
Aston
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
Aston University, Birmingham leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on established, satisfaction, scholarship.
Arts University Bournemouth vs Aston University, Birmingham at a glance
Arts University Bournemouth and Aston University, Birmingham both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies and Building & Construction. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £22,580 at Aston University, Birmingham: Arts University Bournemouth is about £2,630 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £24,000 at Aston University, Birmingham: Arts University Bournemouth is about £4,020 a year cheaper.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Arts University Bournemouth
Aston University, Birmingham
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
Scholarships
Number of scholarships
International Community
Where do international students come from?
Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.
Arts University Bournemouth
35 countries · 13.5% international
- 🇨🇳China17.8%
- 🇮🇳India12.9%
- 🇺🇸United States8.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5%
- 🌐Iceland3%
Aston
67 countries · 22.1% international
- 🇮🇳India40.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria10.2%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan5.9%
- 🌐Kuwait4.2%
- 🇻🇳Vietnam4%
Subjects
5 subjects you can study at both
Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.
Arts University Bournemouth
Aston University, Birmingham
Design & Fashion
25 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £21,500 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
Building & Construction
Business & Management (General)
Personal & Professional Development
Only at Arts University Bournemouth
Only at Aston University, Birmingham
Fees
What it costs international students
The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.
Undergraduate
- Arts University Bournemouth
- £19,950
- Aston University, Birmingham
- £22,580
Arts University Bournemouth is about £2,630 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Arts University Bournemouth
- £19,980
- Aston University, Birmingham
- £24,000
Arts University Bournemouth is about £4,020 a year cheaper.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveArts University Bournemouth
British National Residing Overseas
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Aston University, Birmingham
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Arts University Bournemouth vs Aston University, Birmingham: common questions
Is Arts University Bournemouth or Aston University, Birmingham cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £22,580 at Aston University, Birmingham: Arts University Bournemouth is about £2,630 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £24,000 at Aston University, Birmingham: Arts University Bournemouth is about £4,020 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.
What subjects can you study at both Arts University Bournemouth and Aston University, Birmingham?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies, Building & Construction, Business & Management (General) and Personal & Professional Development.
Does Arts University Bournemouth or Aston University, Birmingham offer more courses?
Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.
What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at Aston University, Birmingham?
Arts University Bournemouth teaches 8 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Creative Writing, Fine Art, Architecture, Creative Arts (General), Games Design & Computer Animation and Performing Arts (General).
What can you study at Aston University, Birmingham but not at Arts University Bournemouth?
Aston University, Birmingham teaches 46 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Chemical Engineering, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Psychology (General) and 38 more.
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