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Arts University Bournemouth

Poole

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University of Westminster, London

London · QS World #851

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.

2/7

Arts University Bournemouth

scored higher in 2 categories

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5/7

Westminster

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Westminster, London leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Westminster, London at a glance

Arts University Bournemouth and University of Westminster, London both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies and Film Production & Cinematography. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; University of Westminster, London offers 322 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £17,600 at University of Westminster, London: University of Westminster, London is about £2,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £18,000 at University of Westminster, London: University of Westminster, London is about £1,980 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 2 and University of Westminster, London in 1, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £26,500 from University of Westminster, London. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 5 and University of Westminster, London in 2.

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
#801
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Guardian UK
#107
1883
Established
1838
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 Westminster, London

86.6%
83.6%

Satisfaction

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

£26,900
£31,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81%
78.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

13.5%
30.3%

International

International student share

78
322

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
6

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

Westminster

108 countries · 30.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India17.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States12.8%
  • 🇨🇳China11.9%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%
  • 🇮🇹Italy2.6%

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 Westminster, London

Only at Arts University Bournemouth

Only at University of Westminster, 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 Westminster, London
£17,600

University of Westminster, London is about £2,350 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Arts University Bournemouth
£19,980
University of Westminster, London
£18,000

University of Westminster, London is about £1,980 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 Westminster, London

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    85%Satisfaction79%

  • Architecture

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
    72%Satisfaction91%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    84%Satisfaction69%

  • Creative Writing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Creative Arts (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    86%Satisfaction90%

  • Fine Art

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    90%Satisfaction81%

Scholarships for International Students

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Arts University Bournemouth

British National Residing Overseas

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University of Westminster, London

Rees Jeffreys Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Brian Large Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

GREAT Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Chris Wilkinson Scholarship 2026–27

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

The Serum Institute Pathways to Excellence in Health and Life Sciences Programme for Home/UK Students

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Westminster, London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £17,600 at University of Westminster, London: University of Westminster, London is about £2,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £18,000 at University of Westminster, London: University of Westminster, London is about £1,980 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 Westminster, London?

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

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £22,000 from University of Westminster, London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 85% at University of Westminster, London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Arts University Bournemouth or University of Westminster, London offer more courses?

University of Westminster, London lists 322 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.

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

Arts University Bournemouth teaches 2 subject areas that University of Westminster, London does not, including Drama & Theatre and Performing Arts (General).

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

University of Westminster, London teaches 53 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Law, Politics & International Relations, Planning & Housing, Marketing, Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Ancient Languages, Information Systems & Data Science and 45 more.

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Arts University Bournemouth78 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Westminster, London322 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses