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Arts University Bournemouth

Poole

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Queen Mary University of London

London · QS World #103

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.

3/8

Arts University Bournemouth

scored higher in 3 categories

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5/8

Queen Mary University of London

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Queen Mary University of London leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment.

Arts University Bournemouth vs Queen Mary University of London at a glance

Arts University Bournemouth and Queen Mary University of London both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies and Drama & Theatre. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; Queen Mary University of London offers 622 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £29,450 at Queen Mary University of London: Arts University Bournemouth is about £9,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 1 and Queen Mary University of London in 1. The widest gap is in Drama & Theatre: £20,000 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £22,000 from Queen Mary University of London. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 1 and Queen Mary University of London in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#103
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THE World
#134
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Guardian UK
#35
1883
Established
1885
No
Russell Group
Yes
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

Queen Mary University of London

86.6%
84.7%

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%
77.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

13.5%
32.1%

International

International student share

78
622

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
18

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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Queen Mary University of London

119 countries · 32.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India18.1%
  • 🇨🇳China17.6%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.7%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan2.7%

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

Queen Mary University of London

Only at Arts University Bournemouth

Only at Queen Mary University of London

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
Queen Mary University of London
£29,450

Arts University Bournemouth is about £9,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Arts University Bournemouth
£19,980
Queen Mary University of London
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for Queen Mary University of London yet.

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

Queen Mary University of London

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    87%Satisfaction96%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    94%Satisfaction92%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Arts University Bournemouth

British National Residing Overseas

See details

Deadline: N/A

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Queen Mary University of London

Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship

£800,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Data Science and AI MSc Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

MSc in Management of IP Scholarships

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law Scholarship

£7,875

Deadline: May 2026

Law Progression Scholarship

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Arts University Bournemouth vs Queen Mary University of London: common questions

Is Arts University Bournemouth or Queen Mary University of London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £29,450 at Queen Mary University of London: Arts University Bournemouth is about £9,500 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 Queen Mary University of London?

Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies, Drama & Theatre and Business & Management (General).

Is Arts University Bournemouth or Queen Mary University of London better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £22,000 from Queen Mary University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 96% at Queen Mary University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Arts University Bournemouth or Queen Mary University of London offer more courses?

Queen Mary University of London lists 622 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.

What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at Queen Mary University of London?

Arts University Bournemouth teaches 9 subject areas that Queen Mary University of London does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Creative Writing, Fine Art, Architecture, Creative Arts (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Performing Arts (General) and 1 more.

What can you study at Queen Mary University of London but not at Arts University Bournemouth?

Queen Mary University of London teaches 77 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Economics, Law, Mathematics, Medicine, Politics & International Relations, Dentistry, Business Studies, Computer Science and 69 more.

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Arts University Bournemouth78 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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Queen Mary University of London622 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses