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Cambridge · QS World #6
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 9 datapoints
We looked at 9 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
7/9
Cambridge
scored higher in 7 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Cambridge leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on employment, scholarship.
Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Cambridge at a glance
Arts University Bournemouth and University of Cambridge both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Architecture and Business & Management (General). Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; University of Cambridge offers 336 courses across 79 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: Arts University Bournemouth is about £12,940 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £41,300 at University of Cambridge: Arts University Bournemouth is about £21,320 a year cheaper.
In Architecture, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University of Cambridge is higher.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
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 Cambridge
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%
Cambridge
96 countries · 32.2% international
- 🇨🇳China28.2%
- 🇺🇸United States10.3%
- 🇸🇬Singapore6.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
- 🇮🇳India4.7%
Subjects
5 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 Cambridge
Media & Film Studies
Architecture
Business & Management (General)
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 Cambridge
- £32,890
Arts University Bournemouth is about £12,940 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Arts University Bournemouth
- £19,980
- University of Cambridge
- £41,300
Arts University Bournemouth is about £21,320 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 Cambridge
Architecture
No dataSalary (3 years)£38,00072%Satisfaction88%
Scholarships for International Students
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British National Residing Overseas
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University of Cambridge
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Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Cambridge: common questions
Is Arts University Bournemouth or University of Cambridge cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: Arts University Bournemouth is about £12,940 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £41,300 at University of Cambridge: Arts University Bournemouth is about £21,320 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 Cambridge?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Architecture, Business & Management (General), Creative Writing and Building & Construction.
Does Arts University Bournemouth or University of Cambridge offer more courses?
University of Cambridge lists 336 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.
What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at University of Cambridge?
Arts University Bournemouth teaches 8 subject areas that University of Cambridge does not, including Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Fine Art, Creative Arts (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Performing Arts (General) and Personal & Professional Development.
What can you study at University of Cambridge but not at Arts University Bournemouth?
University of Cambridge teaches 74 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Biological Sciences (General), History, Asian Languages & Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology and 66 more.
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