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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 6 datapoints
We looked at 6 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 3 categories
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Cumbria
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Arts University Bournemouth and University of Cumbria are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on established, satisfaction, international; University of Cumbria on employment, graduate salary, courses.
Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Cumbria at a glance
Arts University Bournemouth and University of Cumbria both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Business & Management (General). Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £3,950 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £16,900 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £3,080 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 4 and University of Cumbria in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £17,000 from University of Cumbria. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 2 and University of Cumbria in 2.
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 Cumbria
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%
Cumbria
14 countries · 2.6% international
- 🇨🇦Canada14.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan14.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria10.6%
- 🇩🇪Germany8.5%
- 🇮🇪Ireland8.5%
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 Cumbria
Design & Fashion
25 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
6 coursesTypical fee £16,000 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
14 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
7 coursesTypical fee £16,000 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
Fine Art
Games Design & Computer Animation
Only at Arts University Bournemouth
Only at University of Cumbria
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 Cumbria
- £16,000
University of Cumbria is about £3,950 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Arts University Bournemouth
- £19,980
- University of Cumbria
- £16,900
University of Cumbria is about £3,080 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 Cumbria
Design & Fashion
£22,500Salary (3 years)£17,00087%Satisfaction74%Film Production & Cinematography
£21,000Salary (3 years)£17,00085%Satisfaction77%Business & Management (General)
£22,500Salary (3 years)£21,00084%Satisfaction85%Fine Art
£22,000Salary (3 years)£17,00090%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
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FAQ
Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Cumbria: common questions
Is Arts University Bournemouth or University of Cumbria cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £3,950 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £16,900 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £3,080 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 Cumbria?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Business & Management (General), Fine Art and Games Design & Computer Animation.
Is Arts University Bournemouth or University of Cumbria better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £17,000 from University of Cumbria. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 74% at University of Cumbria. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Arts University Bournemouth or University of Cumbria offer more courses?
University of Cumbria lists 136 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.
What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at University of Cumbria?
Arts University Bournemouth teaches 8 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Creative Writing, Architecture, Creative Arts (General), Building & Construction, Performing Arts (General) and Personal & Professional Development.
What can you study at University of Cumbria but not at Arts University Bournemouth?
University of Cumbria teaches 35 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Forestry & Arboriculture, Business Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Psychology (General), Ecology & Conservation, Human Geography & Environment and 27 more.
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