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Arts University Bournemouth

Poole

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University of Brighton

Brighton · QS World #901

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.

1/7

Arts University Bournemouth

scored higher in 1 category

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6/7

Brighton

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Brighton leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on satisfaction.

Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Brighton at a glance

Arts University Bournemouth and University of Brighton both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Media & Film Studies. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; University of Brighton offers 255 courses across 71 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £17,250 at University of Brighton: University of Brighton is about £2,700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £18,790 at University of Brighton: University of Brighton is about £1,190 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Brighton is higher in 3 and Arts University Bournemouth in 1. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £27,500 from University of Brighton. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 3 and University of Brighton in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#901
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#68
1883
Established
1858
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

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 Brighton

86.6%
84.1%

Satisfaction

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

£26,900
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

13.5%
14.3%

International

International student share

78
255

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
22

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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Brighton

93 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India12.1%
  • 🇨🇳China7.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5%
  • 🇺🇸United States5%
  • 🇪🇬Egypt3.6%

Subjects

9 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 Brighton

Only at Arts University Bournemouth

Only at University of Brighton

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 Brighton
£17,250

University of Brighton is about £2,700 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Arts University Bournemouth
£19,980
University of Brighton
£18,790

University of Brighton is about £1,190 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 Brighton

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction80%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction68%

  • Architecture

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
    72%Satisfaction83%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    84%Satisfaction74%

  • Creative Writing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction92%

  • Fine Art

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    90%Satisfaction91%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Arts University Bournemouth

British National Residing Overseas

See details

Deadline: N/A

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University of Brighton

Ruby Lee Progression scholarship

100%

Deadline: Jun 2026

University of Brighton outreach progression scholarships

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

Royal Town Planning Institute scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Vice-Chancellor Scholarships

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

Widening Access Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Brighton: common questions

Is Arts University Bournemouth or University of Brighton cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £17,250 at University of Brighton: University of Brighton is about £2,700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £18,790 at University of Brighton: University of Brighton is about £1,190 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 Brighton?

Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Building & Construction, Architecture, Business & Management (General), Creative Writing, Fine Art and Games Design & Computer Animation.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £23,500 from University of Brighton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 80% at University of Brighton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Arts University Bournemouth or University of Brighton offer more courses?

University of Brighton lists 255 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.

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

Arts University Bournemouth teaches 4 subject areas that University of Brighton does not, including Drama & Theatre, Creative Arts (General), Performing Arts (General) and Personal & Professional Development.

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

University of Brighton teaches 62 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science and 54 more.

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Arts University Bournemouth78 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Brighton255 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses