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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 12 datapoints
We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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Bournemouth
scored higher in 1 category
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Imperial College London
scored higher in 11 categories
Quick Verdict
Imperial College London leads in 11 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Bournemouth University is ahead on employment.
Bournemouth University vs Imperial College London at a glance
Bournemouth University and Imperial College London both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Business & Management (General) and Biomedical Sciences. Bournemouth University offers 225 courses across 59 subject areas; Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £24,600 at Imperial College London: Bournemouth University is about £3,910 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £39,900 at Imperial College London: Bournemouth University is about £20,210 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Imperial College London is higher in 5 and Bournemouth University in 0. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £30,500 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, against £65,000 from Imperial College London. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher in 5 and Bournemouth University in 0.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Bournemouth University
Imperial College London
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
Bournemouth
73 countries · 16.4% international
- 🇮🇳India27.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria13.8%
- 🇨🇳China10.5%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia6.5%
- 🇹🇷Turkey5.6%
Imperial College London
106 countries · 52.9% international
- 🇨🇳China41%
- 🇮🇳India5.8%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.1%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
- 🇸🇬Singapore3.6%
Subjects
18 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.
Bournemouth University
Imperial College London
Computer Science
12 coursesTypical fee £20,690 (UG)
19 coursesTypical fee £24,600 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
12 coursesTypical fee £19,640 (UG)
7 coursesTypical fee £30,170 (PG)
Biomedical Sciences
Ecology & Conservation
Design & Fashion
Finance & Actuarial Science
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Management
General Engineering
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Software Engineering
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Economics
Applied Biology & Human Biology
Also taught at both: Healthcare Science, Human Geography & Environment, Politics & International Relations.
Only at Bournemouth University
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
- Bournemouth University
- £20,690
- Imperial College London
- £24,600
Bournemouth University is about £3,910 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Bournemouth University
- £19,690
- Imperial College London
- £39,900
Bournemouth University is about £20,210 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.
Bournemouth University
Imperial College London
Computer Science
£30,500Salary (3 years)£64,00073%Satisfaction97%Ecology & Conservation
£20,000Salary (3 years)£33,50091%Satisfaction93%General Engineering
£29,000Salary (3 years)£46,50073%Satisfaction90%Mechanical Engineering
£29,000Salary (3 years)£40,00080%Satisfaction91%Software Engineering
£30,500Salary (3 years)£65,00078%Satisfaction97%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveBournemouth University
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Engineering Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship
£50,000
Deadline: N/A
Science Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship
£50,000
Deadline: N/A
J.P. Morgan Scholarship in Quantitative Finance
£45,100
Deadline: May 2026
Dean's Impact Scholarship
£30,000
Deadline: N/A
W L "Bill" Byrnes Global Scholarship
£30,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Bournemouth University vs Imperial College London: common questions
Is Bournemouth University or Imperial College London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £24,600 at Imperial College London: Bournemouth University is about £3,910 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £39,900 at Imperial College London: Bournemouth University is about £20,210 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 Bournemouth University and Imperial College London?
Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Biomedical Sciences, Ecology & Conservation, Design & Fashion, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Management, General Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering and 6 more.
Is Bournemouth University or Imperial College London better for Computer Science?
Computer Science graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, and £64,000 from Imperial College London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 73% at Bournemouth University and 97% at Imperial College London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Bournemouth University or Imperial College London offer more courses?
Imperial College London lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and Bournemouth University lists 225 courses.
What can you study at Bournemouth University but not at Imperial College London?
Bournemouth University teaches 41 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Marketing, Law, Film Production & Cinematography, Applied Computing, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation and 33 more.
What can you study at Imperial College London but not at Bournemouth University?
Imperial College London teaches 24 subject areas that Bournemouth University does not, including Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences and 16 more.
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