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Keele · 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
5/7
Keele
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
Keele University leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses). Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on established, international.
Arts University Bournemouth vs Keele University at a glance
Arts University Bournemouth and Keele University both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General) and Creative Writing. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; Keele University offers 426 courses across 79 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £18,200 at Keele University: Keele University is about £1,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £18,200 at Keele University: Keele University is about £1,780 a year cheaper.
In Business & Management (General), the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Keele University is higher. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 1 and Keele University in 1.
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
Keele 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%
Keele
56 countries · 8.5% international
- 🇮🇳India14.7%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria12.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong7.8%
- 🇨🇳China4.7%
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
Keele University
Media & Film Studies
7 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £18,200 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
18 coursesTypical fee £18,200 (UG)
Creative Writing
Games Design & Computer Animation
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
- Keele University
- £18,200
Keele University is about £1,750 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Arts University Bournemouth
- £19,980
- Keele University
- £18,200
Keele University is about £1,780 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
Keele University
Business & Management (General)
£22,500Salary (3 years)£24,00084%Satisfaction75%Creative Writing
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,00087%Satisfaction89%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveArts University Bournemouth
British National Residing Overseas
See details
Deadline: N/A
Keele University
Postgraduate Global Scholarship (international) 2026
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Arts University Bournemouth vs Keele University: common questions
Is Arts University Bournemouth or Keele University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £18,200 at Keele University: Keele University is about £1,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £18,200 at Keele University: Keele University is about £1,780 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 Keele University?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General), Creative Writing and Games Design & Computer Animation.
Is Arts University Bournemouth or Keele University better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £24,000 from Keele University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Arts University Bournemouth and 75% at Keele University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Arts University Bournemouth or Keele University offer more courses?
Keele University lists 426 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.
What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at Keele University?
Arts University Bournemouth teaches 9 subject areas that Keele University does not, including Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Fine Art, Architecture, Creative Arts (General), Building & Construction, Performing Arts (General) and 1 more.
What can you study at Keele University but not at Arts University Bournemouth?
Keele University teaches 75 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Computer Science, Chemistry, Psychology (General), Law, Biomedical Sciences, Forensic Science, Sociology & Criminology, Environmental Sciences and 67 more.
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