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Arts University Bournemouth

Poole

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University of Lincoln

Lincoln · QS World #851

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.

1/8

Arts University Bournemouth

scored higher in 1 category

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7/8

Lincoln

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Lincoln leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on satisfaction.

Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Lincoln at a glance

Arts University Bournemouth and University of Lincoln both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Media & Film Studies. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £1,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £1,180 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 4 and University of Lincoln in 0. The widest gap is in Film Production & Cinematography: £21,000 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £17,000 from University of Lincoln. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Lincoln is higher in 5 and Arts University Bournemouth in 0, 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
#851
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#38
1883
Established
1861
No
Russell Group
No
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 Lincoln

86.6%
84.2%

Satisfaction

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

£26,900
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

13.5%
20.5%

International

International student share

78
343

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
21

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

Lincoln

47 countries · 20.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan24.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria22.2%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam2.4%
  • 🇨🇳China2.2%

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 Lincoln

Only at Arts University Bournemouth

Only at University of Lincoln

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 Lincoln
£18,300

University of Lincoln is about £1,650 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Arts University Bournemouth
£19,980
University of Lincoln
£18,800

University of Lincoln is about £1,180 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 Lincoln

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    85%Satisfaction89%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
    94%Satisfaction95%

  • Creative Writing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction99%

  • Architecture

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
    72%Satisfaction76%

  • Fine Art

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    90%Satisfaction92%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Arts University Bournemouth

British National Residing Overseas

See details

Deadline: N/A

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University of Lincoln

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Canada Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

European Union Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

South Asia Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

South East Asia Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Lincoln: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £1,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £1,180 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 Lincoln?

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

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £20,000 from University of Lincoln. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 87% at University of Lincoln. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Lincoln lists 343 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.

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

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

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

University of Lincoln teaches 70 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Animal Science, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Politics & International Relations and 62 more.

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Arts University Bournemouth78 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Lincoln343 courses · 21 scholarshipsBrowse Courses