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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
Hartpury
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
Hartpury University leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on established, international, graduate salary.
Arts University Bournemouth vs Hartpury University at a glance
Arts University Bournemouth and Hartpury University have one subject area in common, Business & Management (General). Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; Hartpury University offers 107 courses across 12 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £17,250 at Hartpury University: Hartpury University is about £2,700 a year cheaper.
In Business & Management (General), the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Hartpury University is higher. In Business & Management (General), the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, Hartpury University is higher.
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
Hartpury University
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%
Hartpury
25 countries · 8.6% international
- 🇿🇦South Africa9.1%
- 🇺🇸United States9.1%
- 🇨🇦Canada4.5%
- 🇫🇷France4.5%
- 🇩🇪Germany4.5%
Subjects
1 subject 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
Hartpury University
Business & Management (General)
Only at Arts University Bournemouth
Only at Hartpury 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
- Hartpury University
- £17,250
Hartpury University is about £2,700 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Arts University Bournemouth
- £19,980
- Hartpury University
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for Hartpury University yet.
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
Hartpury University
Business & Management (General)
£22,500Salary (3 years)£23,50084%Satisfaction89%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveArts University Bournemouth
British National Residing Overseas
See details
Deadline: N/A
Hartpury University
Principal's International Scholarship
£3,000
Deadline: May 2026
Martin Baber Award
£1,500
Deadline: N/A
Vulnerable Learner Bursary
£1,200
Deadline: N/A
Joe Henson MBE Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
John Tedstone Bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Arts University Bournemouth vs Hartpury University: common questions
Is Arts University Bournemouth or Hartpury University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £17,250 at Hartpury University: Hartpury University is about £2,700 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 Hartpury University?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Business & Management (General).
Is Arts University Bournemouth or Hartpury University better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £23,500 from Hartpury University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Arts University Bournemouth and 89% at Hartpury University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Arts University Bournemouth or Hartpury University offer more courses?
Hartpury University lists 107 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.
What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at Hartpury University?
Arts University Bournemouth teaches 12 subject areas that Hartpury University does not, including Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Creative Writing, Fine Art, Architecture, Creative Arts (General) and 4 more.
What can you study at Hartpury University but not at Arts University Bournemouth?
Hartpury University teaches 11 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Animal Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Agriculture & Land Management, Veterinary Medicine, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Psychology (General), Veterinary Sciences & Nursing and 3 more.
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