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Kensington and Chelsea · QS World #2
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 9 datapoints
We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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Arts University Bournemouth
scored higher in 1 category
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Imperial College London
scored higher in 8 categories
Quick Verdict
Imperial College London leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on established.
Arts University Bournemouth vs Imperial College London at a glance
Arts University Bournemouth and Imperial College London both teach 3 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Building & Construction. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £24,600 at Imperial College London: Arts University Bournemouth is about £4,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £39,900 at Imperial College London: Arts University Bournemouth is about £19,920 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
Imperial College London
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%
Imperial College London
106 countries · 52.9% international
- 🇨🇳China41%
- 🇮🇳India5.8%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.1%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
- 🇸🇬Singapore3.6%
Subjects
3 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
Imperial College London
Design & Fashion
25 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
7 coursesTypical fee £32,200 (PG)
Business & Management (General)
Building & Construction
Only at Arts University Bournemouth
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
- Imperial College London
- £24,600
Arts University Bournemouth is about £4,650 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Arts University Bournemouth
- £19,980
- Imperial College London
- £39,900
Arts University Bournemouth is about £19,920 a year cheaper.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveArts University Bournemouth
British National Residing Overseas
See details
Deadline: N/A
Imperial College London
Engineering Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship
£50,000
Deadline: N/A
Science Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship
£50,000
Deadline: N/A
J.P. Morgan Scholarship in Quantitative Finance
£45,100
Deadline: May 2026
Dean's Impact Scholarship
£30,000
Deadline: N/A
W L "Bill" Byrnes Global Scholarship
£30,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Arts University Bournemouth vs Imperial College London: common questions
Is Arts University Bournemouth or Imperial College London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £24,600 at Imperial College London: Arts University Bournemouth is about £4,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £39,900 at Imperial College London: Arts University Bournemouth is about £19,920 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 Imperial College London?
Both universities teach 3 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Building & Construction.
Does Arts University Bournemouth or Imperial College London offer more courses?
Imperial College London lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.
What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at Imperial College London?
Arts University Bournemouth teaches 10 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Creative Writing, Fine Art, Architecture, Creative Arts (General), Games Design & Computer Animation and 2 more.
What can you study at Imperial College London but not at Arts University Bournemouth?
Imperial College London teaches 39 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 31 more.
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