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Arts University Bournemouth

Poole

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Bangor University

Bangor · QS World #567

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/7

Arts University Bournemouth

scored higher in 2 categories

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5/7

Bangor

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Bangor University leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on established, employment.

Arts University Bournemouth vs Bangor University at a glance

Arts University Bournemouth and Bangor University both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre and Media & Film Studies. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £18,000 at Bangor University: Bangor University is about £1,950 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £19,000 at Bangor University: Bangor University is about £980 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bangor University is higher in 2 and Arts University Bournemouth in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £23,500 from Bangor University. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bangor University is higher in 2 and Arts University Bournemouth in 1.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#567
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THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#46
1883
Established
1884
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Arts University Bournemouth

Bangor University

86.6%
87%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£26,900
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81%
78.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

13.5%
21.5%

International

International student share

78
329

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
7

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%
VS

Bangor

60 countries · 21.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India18.7%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.1%
  • 🇨🇳China12.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
  • 🌐Nepal6.3%

Subjects

4 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

Bangor University

Only at Arts University Bournemouth

Only at Bangor University

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
Bangor University
£18,000

Bangor University is about £1,950 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Arts University Bournemouth
£19,980
Bangor University
£19,000

Bangor University is about £980 a year cheaper.

Outcomes

Graduate outcomes by subject

Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

Arts University Bournemouth

Bangor University

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction100%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    94%Satisfaction84%

  • Creative Writing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£17,500
    87%Satisfaction100%

Scholarships for International Students

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Arts University Bournemouth

British National Residing Overseas

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Bangor University

Canadian Centennial Scholarship Fund (CCSF)

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Chevening Scholarships

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Commonwealth Master's Scholarship

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Pantyfedwen Student Scholarships

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Refugee Scholarship

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FAQ

Arts University Bournemouth vs Bangor University: common questions

Is Arts University Bournemouth or Bangor University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £18,000 at Bangor University: Bangor University is about £1,950 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £19,000 at Bangor University: Bangor University is about £980 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 Bangor University?

Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies and Creative Writing.

Is Arts University Bournemouth or Bangor University better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £23,500 from Bangor University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 100% at Bangor University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Arts University Bournemouth or Bangor University offer more courses?

Bangor University lists 329 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.

What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at Bangor University?

Arts University Bournemouth teaches 9 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Fine Art, Architecture, Business & Management (General), Creative Arts (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Performing Arts (General) and 1 more.

What can you study at Bangor University but not at Arts University Bournemouth?

Bangor University teaches 48 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Teacher Training, Zoology & Animal Biology, Welsh Studies, Ancient Languages, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Law, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences and 40 more.

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Arts University Bournemouth78 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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Bangor University329 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses