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Arts University Bournemouth

Poole

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University of Leeds

Leeds · QS World #77

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/8

Arts University Bournemouth

scored higher in 2 categories

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6/8

Leeds

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Leeds leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on established, satisfaction.

Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Leeds at a glance

Arts University Bournemouth and University of Leeds both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies and Drama & Theatre. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; University of Leeds offers 579 courses across 110 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £33,700 at University of Leeds: Arts University Bournemouth is about £13,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £31,500 at University of Leeds: Arts University Bournemouth is about £11,520 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leeds is higher in 3 and Arts University Bournemouth in 1. The widest gap is in Drama & Theatre: £20,000 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £22,500 from University of Leeds. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 2 and University of Leeds 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
#77
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THE World
#118
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Guardian UK
#15
1883
Established
1904
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Leeds

86.6%
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

£26,900
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81%
82.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

13.5%
31.5%

International

International student share

78
579

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
13

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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Leeds

105 countries · 31.5% international

  • 🇨🇳China49.5%
  • 🇮🇳India9.6%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.9%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.4%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.8%

Subjects

9 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 Leeds

Only at Arts University Bournemouth

Only at University of Leeds

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 Leeds
£33,700

Arts University Bournemouth is about £13,750 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Arts University Bournemouth
£19,980
University of Leeds
£31,500

Arts University Bournemouth is about £11,520 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 Leeds

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    85%Satisfaction92%

  • Fine Art

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction85%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Arts University Bournemouth

British National Residing Overseas

See details

Deadline: N/A

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University of Leeds

Gazan Humanitarian Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Gazan Humanitarian Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Global Community Bursary

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Leeds: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £33,700 at University of Leeds: Arts University Bournemouth is about £13,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £31,500 at University of Leeds: Arts University Bournemouth is about £11,520 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 Leeds?

Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Personal & Professional Development, Business & Management (General), Creative Writing, Fine Art and Architecture.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £24,000 from University of Leeds. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 87% at University of Leeds. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Leeds lists 579 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.

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

Arts University Bournemouth teaches 4 subject areas that University of Leeds does not, including Creative Arts (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction and Performing Arts (General).

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

University of Leeds teaches 101 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Civil Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Business Studies, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Law and 93 more.

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Arts University Bournemouth78 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Leeds579 courses · 13 scholarshipsBrowse Courses