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Arts University Bournemouth

Poole

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London Metropolitan University

Islington · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 6 datapoints

We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/6

Arts University Bournemouth

scored higher in 2 categories

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4/6

London Metropolitan

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

London Metropolitan University leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (established, international, courses, scholarship). Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Arts University Bournemouth vs London Metropolitan University at a glance

Arts University Bournemouth and London Metropolitan University both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Media & Film Studies. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; London Metropolitan University offers 291 courses across 61 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £19,500 at London Metropolitan University: London Metropolitan University is about £450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £20,000 at London Metropolitan University, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 3 and London Metropolitan University in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £19,500 from London Metropolitan University. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London Metropolitan University is higher in 5 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
#1001
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#100
1883
Established
1848
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Arts University Bournemouth

London Metropolitan University

86.6%
85.5%

Satisfaction

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

£26,900
£26,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81%
75.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

13.5%
22.8%

International

International student share

78
291

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
15

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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London Metropolitan

59 countries · 22.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India36.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan18.8%
  • 🌐Nepal11.1%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.2%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka2.6%

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

London Metropolitan University

Only at Arts University Bournemouth

Only at London Metropolitan 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
London Metropolitan University
£19,500

London Metropolitan University is about £450 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Arts University Bournemouth
£19,980
London Metropolitan University
£20,000

About the same.

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

London Metropolitan University

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    87%Satisfaction93%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction83%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    94%Satisfaction70%

  • Architecture

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    72%Satisfaction89%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • Creative Writing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction96%

  • Fine Art

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    90%Satisfaction96%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Arts University Bournemouth

British National Residing Overseas

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Deadline: N/A

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London Metropolitan University

London Met Sanctuary Scholarship

£13,762

Deadline: Jun 2026

The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Childcare Grant

85%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Arts University Bournemouth vs London Metropolitan University: common questions

Is Arts University Bournemouth or London Metropolitan University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £19,500 at London Metropolitan University: London Metropolitan University is about £450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £20,000 at London Metropolitan University, so the two cost about the same. 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 London Metropolitan University?

Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Drama & Theatre, Architecture, Building & Construction, Business & Management (General), Creative Writing, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation, Creative Arts (General) and Performing Arts (General).

Is Arts University Bournemouth or London Metropolitan University better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £19,500 from London Metropolitan University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 93% at London Metropolitan University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Arts University Bournemouth or London Metropolitan University offer more courses?

London Metropolitan University lists 291 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.

What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at London Metropolitan University?

Arts University Bournemouth teaches 1 subject area that London Metropolitan University does not, including Personal & Professional Development.

What can you study at London Metropolitan University but not at Arts University Bournemouth?

London Metropolitan University teaches 49 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Law, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Ancient Languages, Marketing, Management, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General) and 41 more.

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Arts University Bournemouth78 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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London Metropolitan University291 courses · 15 scholarshipsBrowse Courses