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Arts University Bournemouth

Poole

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University of Dundee

Dundee · QS World #447

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

VS

6/7

Dundee

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Dundee at a glance

Arts University Bournemouth and University of Dundee both teach 10 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 Dundee offers 498 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £23,150 at University of Dundee: Arts University Bournemouth is about £3,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £23,700 at University of Dundee: Arts University Bournemouth is about £3,720 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 4 and University of Dundee in 1. The widest gap is in Fine Art: £22,000 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £17,000 from University of Dundee. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Dundee is higher in 2 and Arts University Bournemouth in 1, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#447
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THE World
#301
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Guardian UK
#37
1883
Established
1881
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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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 Dundee

86.6%
90.1%

Satisfaction

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

£26,900
£35,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81%
83.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

13.5%
17.8%

International

International student share

78
498

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
0

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%
VS

Dundee

75 countries · 17.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India15.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China10.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.1%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.4%

Subjects

10 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 Dundee

  • Design & Fashion

    25 courses

    Typical fee £19,950 (UG)

    13 courses

    Typical fee £23,150 (UG)

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    14 courses

    Typical fee £19,950 (UG)

    1 course

    Typical fee £23,150 (UG)

  • Business & Management (General)

    2 courses

    Typical fee £19,950 (UG)

    9 courses

    Typical fee £23,150 (UG)

  • Fine Art

    3 courses

    Typical fee £19,950 (UG)

    5 courses

    Typical fee £23,150 (UG)

  • Media & Film Studies

    7 courses

    Typical fee £19,950 (UG)

    1 course

    Typical fee £23,700 (PG)

  • Architecture

    2 courses

    Typical fee £19,950 (UG)

    5 courses

    Typical fee £23,150 (UG)

  • Creative Writing

    5 courses

    Typical fee £19,950 (UG)

    1 course

    Typical fee £11,500 (PG)

  • Creative Arts (General)

    2 courses

    Typical fee £19,950 (UG)

    3 courses

    Typical fee £23,150 (UG)

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    2 courses

    Typical fee £19,950 (UG)

    1 course

    Typical fee £23,700 (PG)

  • Personal & Professional Development

    1 course

    Typical fee £19,950 (PG)

    1 course

    Typical fee £23,700 (PG)

Only at Arts University Bournemouth

Only at University of Dundee

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 Dundee
£23,150

Arts University Bournemouth is about £3,200 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Arts University Bournemouth
£19,980
University of Dundee
£23,700

Arts University Bournemouth is about £3,720 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 Dundee

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    85%Satisfaction96%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    84%Satisfaction84%

  • Fine Art

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    90%Satisfaction81%

  • Architecture

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    72%Satisfaction96%

  • Creative Arts (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    86%SatisfactionNo data

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Dundee: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £23,150 at University of Dundee: Arts University Bournemouth is about £3,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £23,700 at University of Dundee: Arts University Bournemouth is about £3,720 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 Dundee?

Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Business & Management (General), Fine Art, Media & Film Studies, Architecture, Creative Writing, Creative Arts (General), Games Design & Computer Animation and Personal & Professional Development.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £20,500 from University of Dundee. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 87% at University of Dundee. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Dundee lists 498 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.

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

Arts University Bournemouth teaches 3 subject areas that University of Dundee does not, including Drama & Theatre, Building & Construction and Performing Arts (General).

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

University of Dundee teaches 60 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Law, Economics, Dentistry, Business Studies, Psychology (General), Environmental Sciences, Politics & International Relations, English Studies and 52 more.

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Arts University Bournemouth78 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Dundee498 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses