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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Arts University Bournemouth

Poole

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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

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

Stirling

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 Stirling is ahead on international, graduate salary, courses.

Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Stirling at a glance

Arts University Bournemouth and University of Stirling both teach 3 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Creative Writing and Business & Management (General). Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#560
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THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#50
1883
Established
1967
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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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 Stirling

86.6%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£26,900
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

13.5%
18.4%

International

International student share

78
254

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%
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Stirling

75 countries · 18.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan15%
  • 🇺🇸United States13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China7.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%

Subjects

3 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 Stirling

Only at Arts University Bournemouth

Only at University of Stirling

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 Stirling
No data

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

Postgraduate

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

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

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 Stirling: common questions

What subjects can you study at both Arts University Bournemouth and University of Stirling?

Both universities teach 3 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Creative Writing and Business & Management (General).

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

University of Stirling lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.

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

Arts University Bournemouth teaches 10 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Fine Art, Architecture, Creative Arts (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction and 2 more.

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

University of Stirling teaches 57 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Accounting, History, Law, English Studies and 49 more.

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Arts University Bournemouth78 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Stirling254 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses