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Arts University Bournemouth

Poole

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University of Exeter

Devon · QS World #136

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.

1/9

Arts University Bournemouth

scored higher in 1 category

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8/9

Exeter

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Exeter leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on established.

Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Exeter at a glance

Arts University Bournemouth and University of Exeter both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies and Film Production & Cinematography. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; University of Exeter offers 873 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £24,950 at University of Exeter: Arts University Bournemouth is about £5,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £25,550 at University of Exeter: Arts University Bournemouth is about £5,570 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Exeter is higher in 2 and Arts University Bournemouth in 0. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £39,000 from University of Exeter. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 1 and University of Exeter in 1, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#136
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THE World
#170
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Guardian UK
#14
1883
Established
1922
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Exeter

86.6%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£26,900
£39,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81%
82.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

13.5%
22.2%

International

International student share

78
873

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
2

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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Exeter

111 countries · 22.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China25.1%
  • 🇮🇳India10.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong10%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States2.8%

Subjects

7 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 Exeter

Only at Arts University Bournemouth

Only at University of Exeter

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 Exeter
£24,950

Arts University Bournemouth is about £5,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Arts University Bournemouth
£19,980
University of Exeter
£25,550

Arts University Bournemouth is about £5,570 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 Exeter

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£39,000
    84%Satisfaction84%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
    85%Satisfaction84%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    94%Satisfaction95%

Scholarships for International Students

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Arts University Bournemouth

British National Residing Overseas

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University of Exeter

Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund

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Carolyn and Andrew Trevorrow Memorial Fund Travel Bursaries

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FAQ

Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Exeter: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £24,950 at University of Exeter: Arts University Bournemouth is about £5,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £25,550 at University of Exeter: Arts University Bournemouth is about £5,570 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 Exeter?

Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Creative Writing, Performing Arts (General) and Building & Construction.

Is Arts University Bournemouth or University of Exeter better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £39,000 from University of Exeter. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Arts University Bournemouth and 84% at University of Exeter. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Exeter lists 873 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.

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

Arts University Bournemouth teaches 6 subject areas that University of Exeter does not, including Design & Fashion, Fine Art, Architecture, Creative Arts (General), Games Design & Computer Animation and Personal & Professional Development.

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

University of Exeter teaches 84 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Physics, History, Law, Classical Studies, English Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science and 76 more.

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Arts University Bournemouth78 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Exeter873 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses