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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.
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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 2 categories
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Buckingham
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Buckingham leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on established, satisfaction.
Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Buckingham at a glance
Arts University Bournemouth and University of Buckingham both teach 3 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies and Personal & Professional Development. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; University of Buckingham offers 153 courses across 31 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £44,400 at University of Buckingham: Arts University Bournemouth is about £24,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £16,480 at University of Buckingham: University of Buckingham is about £3,500 a year cheaper.
In Business & Management (General), the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Buckingham is higher. In Business & Management (General), the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University of Buckingham is higher.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
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Key metrics at a glance
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Arts University Bournemouth
University of Buckingham
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%
Buckingham
39 countries · 26% international
- 🇨🇦Canada18.3%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates10%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
- 🇦🇺Australia8.9%
- 🇮🇳India8.9%
Subjects
3 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 Buckingham
Business & Management (General)
Media & Film Studies
Personal & Professional Development
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 Buckingham
- £44,400
Arts University Bournemouth is about £24,450 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Arts University Bournemouth
- £19,980
- University of Buckingham
- £16,480
University of Buckingham is about £3,500 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 Buckingham
Business & Management (General)
£22,500Salary (3 years)£30,00084%Satisfaction95%
Scholarships for International Students
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Coase Scholarship
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Congdon Scholarship
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Diversity in Computing Bursary
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Gregory Scholarship
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FAQ
Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Buckingham: common questions
Is Arts University Bournemouth or University of Buckingham cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £44,400 at University of Buckingham: Arts University Bournemouth is about £24,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £16,480 at University of Buckingham: University of Buckingham is about £3,500 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 Buckingham?
Both universities teach 3 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies and Personal & Professional Development.
Is Arts University Bournemouth or University of Buckingham better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £30,000 from University of Buckingham. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Arts University Bournemouth and 95% at University of Buckingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Arts University Bournemouth or University of Buckingham offer more courses?
University of Buckingham lists 153 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.
What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at University of Buckingham?
Arts University Bournemouth teaches 10 subject areas that University of Buckingham does not, including Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Creative Writing, Fine Art, Architecture, Creative Arts (General), Games Design & Computer Animation and 2 more.
What can you study at University of Buckingham but not at Arts University Bournemouth?
University of Buckingham teaches 28 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Humanities, History, Childhood & Youth Studies, Law, Psychology (General), Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Accounting and 20 more.
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