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Bournemouth University

Poole · QS World #801

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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen · QS World #288

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/10

Bournemouth

scored higher in 1 category

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9/10

Aberdeen

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Aberdeen leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Bournemouth University is ahead on employment.

Bournemouth University vs University of Aberdeen at a glance

Bournemouth University and University of Aberdeen both teach 33 subject areas, the largest being Law, Management and Economics. Bournemouth University offers 225 courses across 59 subject areas; University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: Bournemouth University is about £3,310 a year cheaper.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Aberdeen is higher in 11 and Bournemouth University in 6. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £28,000 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, against £36,000 from University of Aberdeen. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Aberdeen is higher in 15 and Bournemouth University in 2, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
#288
#401
THE World
#201
#59
Guardian UK
#22
1992
Established
1495
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.

Bournemouth University

University of Aberdeen

80.8%
89.2%

Satisfaction

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

£33,600
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.4%
78.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.4%
18.8%

International

International student share

225
597

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
3

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%
VS

Aberdeen

81 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇨🇳China20.2%
  • 🇮🇳India14.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%

Subjects

33 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

University of Aberdeen

Also taught at both: Forensic Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Human Geography & Environment, Archaeology, Ecology & Conservation, Health & Social Care, General Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Biomedical Sciences, Music, Environmental Sciences, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computing & IT, Creative Writing, Nutrition & Dietetics.

Only at Bournemouth University

Only at University of Aberdeen

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
University of Aberdeen
£20,800

About the same.

Postgraduate

Bournemouth University
£19,690
University of Aberdeen
£23,000

Bournemouth University is about £3,310 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

University of Aberdeen

  • Law

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    85%Satisfaction92%

  • Economics

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    78%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £30,500Salary (3 years)No data
    73%Satisfaction77%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    72%Satisfaction91%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    78%Satisfaction84%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    77%Satisfaction88%

  • History

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    93%Satisfaction92%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    83%Satisfaction90%

  • Accounting

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    83%Satisfaction86%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    80%Satisfaction71%

  • Forensic Science

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    84%Satisfaction99%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    81%Satisfaction98%

Showing the 12 largest of 18 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Bournemouth University

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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bournemouth University vs University of Aberdeen: common questions

Is Bournemouth University or University of Aberdeen cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: Bournemouth University is about £3,310 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 University of Aberdeen?

Both universities teach 33 subject areas: Law, Management, Economics, Computer Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Anthropology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations, History, Marketing, Sociology & Criminology and 21 more.

Is Bournemouth University or University of Aberdeen better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £26,000 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, and £26,500 from University of Aberdeen. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at Bournemouth University and 92% at University of Aberdeen. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bournemouth University or University of Aberdeen offer more courses?

University of Aberdeen lists 597 courses on CourseOptions and Bournemouth University lists 225 courses.

What can you study at Bournemouth University but not at University of Aberdeen?

Bournemouth University teaches 26 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business & Management (General), Applied Computing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Software Engineering, Business Information Systems, Design & Fashion and 18 more.

What can you study at University of Aberdeen but not at Bournemouth University?

University of Aberdeen teaches 47 subject areas that Bournemouth University does not, including English Studies, French, German & Scandinavian Studies, Chemical Engineering, Business Studies, Celtic Studies, Education Studies, Ancient Languages and 39 more.

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Bournemouth University225 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Aberdeen597 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses