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Arts University Bournemouth

Poole

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University of Gloucestershire

Cheltenham · Guardian UK #103

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

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6/7

Gloucestershire

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Gloucestershire at a glance

Arts University Bournemouth and University of Gloucestershire both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Games Design & Computer Animation. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; University of Gloucestershire offers 284 courses across 60 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: University of Gloucestershire is about £2,520 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 5 and University of Gloucestershire in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £18,500 from University of Gloucestershire. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 6 and University of Gloucestershire in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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THE World
#1001
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Guardian UK
#103
1883
Established
1847
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

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 Gloucestershire

86.6%
84.4%

Satisfaction

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

£26,900
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81%
86%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

13.5%
18.9%

International

International student share

78
284

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
5

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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Gloucestershire

28 countries · 18.9% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan40.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
  • 🇮🇳India12.4%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States5.2%

Subjects

11 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 Gloucestershire

Only at Arts University Bournemouth

Only at University of Gloucestershire

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 Gloucestershire
£17,430

University of Gloucestershire is about £2,520 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Arts University Bournemouth
£19,980
University of Gloucestershire
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Gloucestershire yet.

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 Gloucestershire

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    87%Satisfaction83%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    85%Satisfaction84%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Creative Writing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£17,500
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Fine Art

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    90%Satisfaction83%

  • Architecture

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    72%Satisfaction88%

  • Performing Arts (General)

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    94%Satisfaction86%

Scholarships for International Students

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Arts University Bournemouth

British National Residing Overseas

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University of Gloucestershire

Care Leavers Scholarship 2025/26

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Basketball Scholarship

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Care Leavers Scholarship 2026/27

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The Michael Perham Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/27

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Women's Football Scholarship

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FAQ

Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Gloucestershire: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: University of Gloucestershire is about £2,520 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 Gloucestershire?

Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Creative Writing, Fine Art, Building & Construction, Business & Management (General), Architecture and Performing Arts (General).

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £18,500 from University of Gloucestershire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 83% at University of Gloucestershire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Gloucestershire lists 284 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.

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

Arts University Bournemouth teaches 2 subject areas that University of Gloucestershire does not, including Creative Arts (General) and Personal & Professional Development.

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

University of Gloucestershire teaches 49 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Marketing, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Law, Music, Accounting and 41 more.

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Arts University Bournemouth78 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Gloucestershire284 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses