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Arts University Bournemouth

Poole

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Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham · QS World #639

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

Nottingham Trent

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Arts University Bournemouth vs Nottingham Trent University at a glance

Arts University Bournemouth and Nottingham Trent University both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Media & Film Studies. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; Nottingham Trent University offers 462 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £17,950 at Nottingham Trent University: Nottingham Trent University is about £2,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £18,300 at Nottingham Trent University: Nottingham Trent University is about £1,680 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 2 and Nottingham Trent University in 2. The widest gap is in Fine Art: £22,000 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £17,000 from Nottingham Trent University. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 3 and Nottingham Trent University in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#639
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#42
1883
Established
1843
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

Nottingham Trent University

86.6%
87.2%

Satisfaction

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

£26,900
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81%
84.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

13.5%
16%

International

International student share

78
462

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
0

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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Nottingham Trent

106 countries · 16% international

  • 🇮🇳India28.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait5.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan4.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.1%

Subjects

10 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

Nottingham Trent University

Only at Arts University Bournemouth

Only at Nottingham Trent 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
Nottingham Trent University
£17,950

Nottingham Trent University is about £2,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Arts University Bournemouth
£19,980
Nottingham Trent University
£18,300

Nottingham Trent University is about £1,680 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

Nottingham Trent University

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction90%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    85%Satisfaction92%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Architecture

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
    72%Satisfaction88%

  • Creative Writing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
    87%Satisfaction80%

  • Fine Art

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    90%Satisfaction74%

Scholarships for International Students

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Arts University Bournemouth

British National Residing Overseas

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FAQ

Arts University Bournemouth vs Nottingham Trent University: common questions

Is Arts University Bournemouth or Nottingham Trent University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £17,950 at Nottingham Trent University: Nottingham Trent University is about £2,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £18,300 at Nottingham Trent University: Nottingham Trent University is about £1,680 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 Nottingham Trent University?

Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Building & Construction, Drama & Theatre, Architecture, Business & Management (General), Creative Writing, Games Design & Computer Animation and Fine Art.

Is Arts University Bournemouth or Nottingham Trent 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 Nottingham Trent University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 90% at Nottingham Trent University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Arts University Bournemouth or Nottingham Trent University offer more courses?

Nottingham Trent University lists 462 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.

What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at Nottingham Trent University?

Arts University Bournemouth teaches 3 subject areas that Nottingham Trent University does not, including Creative Arts (General), Performing Arts (General) and Personal & Professional Development.

What can you study at Nottingham Trent University but not at Arts University Bournemouth?

Nottingham Trent University teaches 71 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Law, Computer Science, Business Studies, Mathematics, Chemistry, Psychology (General), Management, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 63 more.

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Arts University Bournemouth78 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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Nottingham Trent University462 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses