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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 3 datapoints
We looked at 3 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 2 categories
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University Centre Somerset
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Arts University Bournemouth leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses). University Centre Somerset is ahead on scholarship.
Arts University Bournemouth vs University Centre Somerset at a glance
Arts University Bournemouth and University Centre Somerset have no subject area in common. Arts University Bournemouth's largest is Design & Fashion; University Centre Somerset's is Agriculture & Land Management.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £6,450 a year cheaper.
World & National Rankings
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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
University Centre Somerset
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%
University Centre Somerset
No published data on international students
Subjects
No subjects in common
Arts University Bournemouth and University Centre Somerset do not teach any of the same subject areas.
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
- University Centre Somerset
- £13,500
University Centre Somerset is about £6,450 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Arts University Bournemouth
- £19,980
- University Centre Somerset
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Somerset yet.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveArts University Bournemouth
British National Residing Overseas
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University Centre Somerset
Alumni Bursary
£1,000
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HE Bursary
£600
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Advanced Learner Loan Bursary
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HE Diagnostic Support Fund
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HE Technical Support Fund
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FAQ
Arts University Bournemouth vs University Centre Somerset: common questions
Is Arts University Bournemouth or University Centre Somerset cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £6,450 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.
Does Arts University Bournemouth or University Centre Somerset offer more courses?
Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.
What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at University Centre Somerset?
Arts University Bournemouth teaches 13 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Creative Writing, Fine Art, Architecture, Business & Management (General) and 5 more.
What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at Arts University Bournemouth?
University Centre Somerset teaches 14 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Childhood & Youth Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, Chemical Engineering, Computing & IT, History, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Psychology (General) and 6 more.
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