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Arts University Bournemouth

Poole

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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

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

Edinburgh

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Arts University Bournemouth vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance

Arts University Bournemouth and The University of Edinburgh 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; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Arts University Bournemouth is about £9,650 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 3 and The University of Edinburgh in 1. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £20,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 3 and Arts University Bournemouth in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#35
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THE World
#29
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Guardian UK
#17
1883
Established
1583
No
Russell Group
Yes
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

The University of Edinburgh

86.6%
85.3%

Satisfaction

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

£26,900
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

13.5%
41.6%

International

International student share

78
936

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
112

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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Edinburgh

122 countries · 41.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China44.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.3%
  • 🇮🇳India5.4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.7%
  • 🇨🇦Canada2.4%

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

The University of Edinburgh

Only at Arts University Bournemouth

Only at The University of Edinburgh

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
The University of Edinburgh
£29,600

Arts University Bournemouth is about £9,650 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Arts University Bournemouth
£19,980
The University of Edinburgh
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for The University of Edinburgh 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

The University of Edinburgh

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    87%Satisfaction90%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    85%Satisfaction72%

  • Architecture

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    72%Satisfaction93%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    94%Satisfaction91%

  • Creative Arts (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    86%Satisfaction93%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Arts University Bournemouth

British National Residing Overseas

See details

Deadline: N/A

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The University of Edinburgh

Asylum Seeker Scholarship

£21,000

Deadline: N/A

Education Beyond Borders postgraduate scholarship

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

Cameron Law Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Online Learning Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Rosedale OSSD University of Edinburgh Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Arts University Bournemouth vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions

Is Arts University Bournemouth or The University of Edinburgh cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Arts University Bournemouth is about £9,650 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 The University of Edinburgh?

Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Architecture, Drama & Theatre, Creative Arts (General), Creative Writing, Business & Management (General), Building & Construction and Personal & Professional Development.

Is Arts University Bournemouth or The University of Edinburgh better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £20,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 90% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Arts University Bournemouth or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.

What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at The University of Edinburgh?

Arts University Bournemouth teaches 3 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation and Performing Arts (General).

What can you study at The University of Edinburgh but not at Arts University Bournemouth?

The University of Edinburgh teaches 106 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Law, Computer Science, Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Teacher Training, History, Mathematics and 98 more.

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Arts University Bournemouth78 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses