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Arts University Bournemouth

Poole

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University of the Arts London

London · 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.

5/8

Arts University Bournemouth

scored higher in 5 categories

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3/8

Arts London

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Arts University Bournemouth leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, scholarship). University of the Arts London is ahead on international, graduate salary, courses.

Arts University Bournemouth vs University of the Arts London at a glance

Arts University Bournemouth and University of the Arts London both teach 10 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 the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Arts University Bournemouth is about £10,940 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Arts University Bournemouth is about £10,910 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 2 and University of the Arts London in 2. The widest gap is in Fine Art: £22,000 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £18,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 4 and University of the Arts London in 1.

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
#1501
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Guardian UK
#52
1883
Established
1986
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Bronze

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 the Arts London

86.6%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£26,900
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

13.5%
54%

International

International student share

78
183

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

Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

  • 🇨🇳China55.7%
  • 🇮🇳India6%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.4%
  • 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%

Subjects

10 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 the Arts London

Only at Arts University Bournemouth

Only at University of the Arts London

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 the Arts London
£30,890

Arts University Bournemouth is about £10,940 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Arts University Bournemouth
£19,980
University of the Arts London
£30,890

Arts University Bournemouth is about £10,910 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 the Arts London

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    85%Satisfaction80%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    94%Satisfaction76%

  • Fine Art

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    90%Satisfaction79%

  • Architecture

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,500
    72%Satisfaction81%

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 the Arts London: common questions

Is Arts University Bournemouth or University of the Arts London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Arts University Bournemouth is about £10,940 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Arts University Bournemouth is about £10,910 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 the Arts London?

Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Fine Art, Creative Writing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Architecture, Business & Management (General) and Performing Arts (General).

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 86% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Arts University Bournemouth or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

University of the Arts London lists 183 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.

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

Arts University Bournemouth teaches 3 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Creative Arts (General), Building & Construction and Personal & Professional Development.

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

University of the Arts London teaches 19 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Music, Management, Marketing, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Applied Computing, Journalism, Public Relations and 11 more.

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Arts University Bournemouth78 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of the Arts London183 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses