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Arts University Bournemouth

Poole

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Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

0/7

Arts University Bournemouth

scored higher in 0 categories

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7/7

Robert Gordon

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

Robert Gordon University leads in 7 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arts University Bournemouth does not lead in any category where both have data.

Arts University Bournemouth vs Robert Gordon University at a glance

Arts University Bournemouth and Robert Gordon University both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Media & Film Studies. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; Robert Gordon University offers 151 courses across 51 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £18,300 at Robert Gordon University: Robert Gordon University is about £1,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £19,060 at Robert Gordon University: Robert Gordon University is about £920 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 3 and Robert Gordon University in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £20,000 from Robert Gordon University. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Robert Gordon University is higher in 3 and Arts University Bournemouth in 0.

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
#801
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Guardian UK
#81
1883
Established
1729
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Arts University Bournemouth

Robert Gordon University

86.6%
87.9%

Satisfaction

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

£26,900
£33,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81%
88.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

13.5%
14.4%

International

International student share

78
151

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
43

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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Robert Gordon

48 countries · 14.4% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria36.2%
  • 🇮🇳India16.2%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana9.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%

Subjects

7 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

Robert Gordon University

Only at Arts University Bournemouth

Only at Robert Gordon 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
Robert Gordon University
£18,300

Robert Gordon University is about £1,650 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Arts University Bournemouth
£19,980
Robert Gordon University
£19,060

Robert Gordon University is about £920 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

Robert Gordon University

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    87%Satisfaction93%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    85%SatisfactionNo data

  • Fine Art

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    90%Satisfaction98%

  • Architecture

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    72%Satisfaction92%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Arts University Bournemouth

British National Residing Overseas

See details

Deadline: N/A

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Robert Gordon University

Bolashak Scholarship Programme

100%

Deadline: N/A

CONACyT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia)

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Postgraduate/PhD Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Arts University Bournemouth vs Robert Gordon University: common questions

Is Arts University Bournemouth or Robert Gordon University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £18,300 at Robert Gordon University: Robert Gordon University is about £1,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £19,060 at Robert Gordon University: Robert Gordon University is about £920 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 Robert Gordon University?

Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Fine Art, Architecture, Building & Construction and Games Design & Computer Animation.

Is Arts University Bournemouth or Robert Gordon University better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £20,000 from Robert Gordon University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 93% at Robert Gordon University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Arts University Bournemouth or Robert Gordon University offer more courses?

Robert Gordon University lists 151 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.

What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at Robert Gordon University?

Arts University Bournemouth teaches 6 subject areas that Robert Gordon University does not, including Drama & Theatre, Creative Writing, Business & Management (General), Creative Arts (General), Performing Arts (General) and Personal & Professional Development.

What can you study at Robert Gordon University but not at Arts University Bournemouth?

Robert Gordon University teaches 44 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Business Studies, Law, General Engineering, Information & Library Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Management, Pharmacy and 36 more.

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Arts University Bournemouth78 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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Robert Gordon University151 courses · 43 scholarshipsBrowse Courses