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Aberdeen · QS World #288
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.
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Arts University Bournemouth
scored higher in 1 category
6/7
Aberdeen
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Aberdeen leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on employment.
Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Aberdeen at a glance
Arts University Bournemouth and University of Aberdeen both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies and Creative Writing. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: Arts University Bournemouth is about £850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: Arts University Bournemouth is about £3,020 a year cheaper.
In Film Production & Cinematography, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Arts University Bournemouth is higher. In Film Production & Cinematography, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University of Aberdeen is higher.
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 of Aberdeen
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%
Aberdeen
81 countries · 18.8% international
- 🇨🇳China20.2%
- 🇮🇳India14.1%
- 🇺🇸United States8.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%
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
University of Aberdeen
Film Production & Cinematography
14 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £20,800 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
Creative Writing
Building & Construction
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 of Aberdeen
- £20,800
Arts University Bournemouth is about £850 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Arts University Bournemouth
- £19,980
- University of Aberdeen
- £23,000
Arts University Bournemouth is about £3,020 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
University of Aberdeen
Film Production & Cinematography
£21,000Salary (3 years)£20,50085%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveArts University Bournemouth
British National Residing Overseas
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Deadline: N/A
University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate
£8,000
Deadline: N/A
Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate
£8,000
Deadline: N/A
Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE
£6,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Aberdeen: common questions
Is Arts University Bournemouth or University of Aberdeen 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 University of Aberdeen: Arts University Bournemouth is about £850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: Arts University Bournemouth is about £3,020 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 University of Aberdeen?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Creative Writing and Building & Construction.
Is Arts University Bournemouth or University of Aberdeen better for Film Production & Cinematography?
Film Production & Cinematography graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £20,500 from University of Aberdeen. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at Arts University Bournemouth and 91% at University of Aberdeen. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Arts University Bournemouth or University of Aberdeen offer more courses?
University of Aberdeen lists 597 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.
What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at University of Aberdeen?
Arts University Bournemouth teaches 9 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Fine Art, Architecture, Business & Management (General), Creative Arts (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Performing Arts (General) and 1 more.
What can you study at University of Aberdeen but not at Arts University Bournemouth?
University of Aberdeen teaches 76 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Law, English Studies, Management, Economics, French, Anthropology, German & Scandinavian Studies, Chemical Engineering and 68 more.
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