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Arts University Bournemouth

Poole

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Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh · QS World #801

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

Edinburgh Napier

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Arts University Bournemouth vs Edinburgh Napier University at a glance

Arts University Bournemouth and Edinburgh Napier University both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Business & Management (General). Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; Edinburgh Napier University offers 199 courses across 53 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £20,310 at Edinburgh Napier University: Arts University Bournemouth is about £360 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £20,540 at Edinburgh Napier University: Arts University Bournemouth is about £560 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 3 and Edinburgh Napier University in 1. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £36,000 from Edinburgh Napier University. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Edinburgh Napier University is higher in 3 and Arts University Bournemouth in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#801
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#57
1883
Established
1964
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

Edinburgh Napier University

86.6%
84.3%

Satisfaction

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

£26,900
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81%
86.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

13.5%
27.5%

International

International student share

78
199

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
29

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%
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Edinburgh Napier

70 countries · 27.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India30.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.5%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States5.3%
  • 🇩🇪Germany4.2%

Subjects

11 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

Edinburgh Napier University

Only at Arts University Bournemouth

Only at Edinburgh Napier 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
Edinburgh Napier University
£20,310

Arts University Bournemouth is about £360 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Arts University Bournemouth
£19,980
Edinburgh Napier University
£20,540

Arts University Bournemouth is about £560 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

Edinburgh Napier University

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    85%Satisfaction82%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
    84%Satisfaction79%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    94%Satisfaction97%

  • Architecture

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
    72%Satisfaction86%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Arts University Bournemouth

British National Residing Overseas

See details

Deadline: N/A

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Edinburgh Napier University

OAS Craiglockhart Scholarship

£30,000

Deadline: N/A

WSP and Dodyk Scholarship

£16,875

Deadline: N/A

Hong Kong Scholarship Trust

£16,000

Deadline: Apr 2027

Carnegie Masters Grant

£10,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

Data and AI Scholarships with The Data Lab

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Arts University Bournemouth vs Edinburgh Napier University: common questions

Is Arts University Bournemouth or Edinburgh Napier University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £20,310 at Edinburgh Napier University: Arts University Bournemouth is about £360 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £20,540 at Edinburgh Napier University: Arts University Bournemouth is about £560 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 Edinburgh Napier University?

Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Business & Management (General), Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Creative Writing, Building & Construction, Architecture, Games Design & Computer Animation, Creative Arts (General) and Personal & Professional Development.

Is Arts University Bournemouth or Edinburgh Napier University better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £22,000 from Edinburgh Napier University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 89% at Edinburgh Napier University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Arts University Bournemouth or Edinburgh Napier University offer more courses?

Edinburgh Napier University lists 199 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.

What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at Edinburgh Napier University?

Arts University Bournemouth teaches 2 subject areas that Edinburgh Napier University does not, including Fine Art and Performing Arts (General).

What can you study at Edinburgh Napier University but not at Arts University Bournemouth?

Edinburgh Napier University teaches 42 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Computer Science, Management, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business Studies, Marketing, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Accounting and 34 more.

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Arts University Bournemouth78 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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Edinburgh Napier University199 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses