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Arts University Bournemouth

Poole

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University of Kent

Canterbury · QS World #415

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.

4/7

Arts University Bournemouth

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

3/7

Kent

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Arts University Bournemouth leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, scholarship). University of Kent is ahead on international, graduate salary, courses.

Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Kent at a glance

Arts University Bournemouth and University of Kent both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Drama & Theatre. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; University of Kent offers 335 courses across 63 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £23,500 at University of Kent: Arts University Bournemouth is about £3,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £20,700 at University of Kent: Arts University Bournemouth is about £720 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Kent is higher in 1 and Arts University Bournemouth in 0, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Drama & Theatre: £20,000 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £22,500 from University of Kent. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 3 and University of Kent 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
#415
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THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#47
1883
Established
1965
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 Kent

86.6%
84%

Satisfaction

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

£26,900
£33,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81%
80%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

13.5%
16%

International

International student share

78
335

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

Kent

85 countries · 16% international

  • 🇮🇳India9.9%
  • 🇨🇳China6.8%
  • 🇹🇭Thailand6.6%
  • 🇫🇷France5.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.3%

Subjects

8 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 Kent

Only at Arts University Bournemouth

Only at University of Kent

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 Kent
£23,500

Arts University Bournemouth is about £3,550 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Arts University Bournemouth
£19,980
University of Kent
£20,700

Arts University Bournemouth is about £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 Kent

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction85%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    94%Satisfaction91%

  • Architecture

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    72%Satisfaction90%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
    84%Satisfaction77%

Scholarships for International Students

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Arts University Bournemouth

British National Residing Overseas

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FAQ

Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Kent: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £23,500 at University of Kent: Arts University Bournemouth is about £3,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £20,700 at University of Kent: Arts University Bournemouth is about £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 Kent?

Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Architecture, Creative Writing, Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General) and Personal & Professional Development.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £22,500 from University of Kent. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 82% at University of Kent. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Kent lists 335 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.

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

Arts University Bournemouth teaches 5 subject areas that University of Kent does not, including Fine Art, Creative Arts (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction and Performing Arts (General).

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

University of Kent teaches 55 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Physics, Sociology & Criminology, Biology, Law and 47 more.

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Arts University Bournemouth78 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Kent335 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses