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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.
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Arts University Bournemouth
scored higher in 4 categories
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Kingston
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
Arts University Bournemouth and Kingston University are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment, scholarship; Kingston University on TEF, international, graduate salary, courses.
Arts University Bournemouth vs Kingston University at a glance
Arts University Bournemouth and Kingston University both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Building & Construction. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £18,500 at Kingston University: Kingston University is about £1,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £18,900 at Kingston University: Kingston University is about £1,080 a year cheaper.
Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Kingston University is higher in 5 and Arts University Bournemouth in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £25,500 from Kingston University. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Kingston University is higher in 5 and Arts University Bournemouth in 3.
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
Kingston 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%
Kingston
91 countries · 21.9% international
- 🇮🇳India24.1%
- 🇨🇳China23.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria3.5%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan3.2%
- 🇺🇸United States3.2%
Subjects
12 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
Kingston University
Design & Fashion
25 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
21 coursesTypical fee £13,950 (PG)
Business & Management (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
34 coursesTypical fee £18,900 (PG)
Building & Construction
1 courseFee not available
19 coursesTypical fee £19,200 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
14 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
5 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (PG)
Media & Film Studies
Creative Writing
Drama & Theatre
Architecture
Games Design & Computer Animation
Creative Arts (General)
Fine Art
Personal & Professional Development
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
- Kingston University
- £18,500
Kingston University is about £1,450 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Arts University Bournemouth
- £19,980
- Kingston University
- £18,900
Kingston University is about £1,080 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
Kingston University
Design & Fashion
£22,500Salary (3 years)£24,00087%Satisfaction89%Business & Management (General)
£22,500Salary (3 years)£25,50084%Satisfaction81%Film Production & Cinematography
£21,000Salary (3 years)£21,00085%Satisfaction74%Creative Writing
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,50087%Satisfaction89%Drama & Theatre
£20,000Salary (3 years)£22,50094%Satisfaction95%Architecture
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,50072%Satisfaction84%Creative Arts (General)
£22,000Salary (3 years)£22,50086%Satisfaction88%Fine Art
£22,000Salary (3 years)£22,50090%Satisfaction75%
Scholarships for International Students
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Kingston University
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Arts University Bournemouth vs Kingston University: common questions
Is Arts University Bournemouth or Kingston University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £18,500 at Kingston University: Kingston University is about £1,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £18,900 at Kingston University: Kingston University is about £1,080 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 Kingston University?
Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Creative Writing, Drama & Theatre, Architecture, Games Design & Computer Animation, Creative Arts (General), Fine Art and Personal & Professional Development.
Is Arts University Bournemouth or Kingston University better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £24,000 from Kingston University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 89% at Kingston University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Arts University Bournemouth or Kingston University offer more courses?
Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.
What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at Kingston University?
Arts University Bournemouth teaches 1 subject area that Kingston University does not, including Performing Arts (General).
What can you study at Kingston University but not at Arts University Bournemouth?
Kingston University teaches 55 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Chemistry, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Psychology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Law, Civil Engineering and 47 more.
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