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Arts University Bournemouth

Poole

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Loughborough University

Loughborough · QS World #203

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.

1/8

Arts University Bournemouth

scored higher in 1 category

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7/8

Loughborough

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

Loughborough University leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on established.

Arts University Bournemouth vs Loughborough University at a glance

Arts University Bournemouth and Loughborough University both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies and Film Production & Cinematography. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; Loughborough University offers 416 courses across 63 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £29,750 at Loughborough University: Arts University Bournemouth is about £9,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £29,500 at Loughborough University: Arts University Bournemouth is about £9,520 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 1 and Loughborough University in 1. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £27,500 from Loughborough University. In Design & Fashion, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, Loughborough University is higher.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#203
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THE World
#301
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Guardian UK
#11
1883
Established
1909
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Arts University Bournemouth

Loughborough University

86.6%
87.6%

Satisfaction

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

£26,900
£41,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81%
84%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

13.5%
18.4%

International

International student share

78
416

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
36

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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Loughborough

90 countries · 18.4% international

  • 🇨🇳China24.7%
  • 🇮🇳India13.2%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.6%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates3.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.4%

Subjects

8 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

Loughborough University

Only at Arts University Bournemouth

Only at Loughborough 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
Loughborough University
£29,750

Arts University Bournemouth is about £9,800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Arts University Bournemouth
£19,980
Loughborough University
£29,500

Arts University Bournemouth is about £9,520 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

Loughborough University

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Fine Art

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    90%SatisfactionNo data

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Arts University Bournemouth

British National Residing Overseas

See details

Deadline: N/A

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Loughborough University

Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships

£50,000

Deadline: N/A

Care Leaver's Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Global Impact Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Inspiring Success Scholarship

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

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FAQ

Arts University Bournemouth vs Loughborough University: common questions

Is Arts University Bournemouth or Loughborough University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £29,750 at Loughborough University: Arts University Bournemouth is about £9,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £29,500 at Loughborough University: Arts University Bournemouth is about £9,520 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 Loughborough University?

Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, Fine Art, Architecture and Personal & Professional Development.

Is Arts University Bournemouth or Loughborough University better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £27,500 from Loughborough University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 89% at Loughborough University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Arts University Bournemouth or Loughborough University offer more courses?

Loughborough University lists 416 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.

What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at Loughborough University?

Arts University Bournemouth teaches 5 subject areas that Loughborough University does not, including Drama & Theatre, Creative Writing, Creative Arts (General), Games Design & Computer Animation and Performing Arts (General).

What can you study at Loughborough University but not at Arts University Bournemouth?

Loughborough University teaches 55 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Computer Science, Physics, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Mathematics, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Management and 47 more.

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Arts University Bournemouth78 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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Loughborough University416 courses · 36 scholarshipsBrowse Courses