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Belfast · QS World #174
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.
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Arts University Bournemouth
scored higher in 1 category
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Queen's University Belfast
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
Queen's University Belfast leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, employment, international, courses). Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on satisfaction.
Arts University Bournemouth vs Queen's University Belfast at a glance
Arts University Bournemouth and Queen's University Belfast both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Media & Film Studies. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; Queen's University Belfast offers 494 courses across 93 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £20,800 at Queen's University Belfast: Arts University Bournemouth is about £850 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Queen's University Belfast is higher in 2 and Arts University Bournemouth in 1.
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
Queen's University Belfast
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%
Queen's University Belfast
74 countries · 21.9% international
- 🇮🇪Ireland30.3%
- 🇮🇳India14.3%
- 🇨🇳China11%
- 🇺🇸United States7%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia5%
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
Queen's University Belfast
Design & Fashion
25 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £27,600 (PG)
Film Production & Cinematography
14 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £20,800 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
Drama & Theatre
Architecture
Business & Management (General)
Building & Construction
Games Design & Computer Animation
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
- Queen's University Belfast
- £20,800
Arts University Bournemouth is about £850 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Arts University Bournemouth
- £19,980
- Queen's University Belfast
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for Queen's University Belfast 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's University Belfast
Film Production & Cinematography
£21,000Salary (3 years)No data85%Satisfaction82%Drama & Theatre
£20,000Salary (3 years)No data94%Satisfaction95%Architecture
No dataSalary (3 years)No data72%Satisfaction98%
Scholarships for International Students
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FAQ
Arts University Bournemouth vs Queen's University Belfast: common questions
Is Arts University Bournemouth or Queen's University Belfast cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £20,800 at Queen's University Belfast: Arts University Bournemouth is about £850 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's University Belfast?
Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Drama & Theatre, Architecture, Business & Management (General), Building & Construction and Games Design & Computer Animation.
Does Arts University Bournemouth or Queen's University Belfast offer more courses?
Queen's University Belfast lists 494 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.
What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at Queen's University Belfast?
Arts University Bournemouth teaches 5 subject areas that Queen's University Belfast does not, including Creative Writing, Fine Art, Creative Arts (General), Performing Arts (General) and Personal & Professional Development.
What can you study at Queen's University Belfast but not at Arts University Bournemouth?
Queen's University Belfast teaches 85 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Civil Engineering, Law, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, English Studies, History, Management, Chemistry and 77 more.
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