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Bournemouth University

Poole · QS World #801

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University of Greenwich

London · QS World #791

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/11

Bournemouth

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

7/11

Greenwich

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Greenwich leads in 7 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, courses, scholarship). Bournemouth University is ahead on ranking, employment, graduate salary.

Bournemouth University vs University of Greenwich at a glance

Bournemouth University and University of Greenwich both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Marketing. Bournemouth University offers 225 courses across 59 subject areas; University of Greenwich offers 272 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £2,710 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £19,450 at University of Greenwich, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Greenwich is higher in 13 and Bournemouth University in 12, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £31,500 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, against £25,000 from University of Greenwich. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Greenwich is higher in 17 and Bournemouth University in 9, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
#791
#401
THE World
#601
#59
Guardian UK
#79
1992
Established
1890
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Bournemouth University

University of Greenwich

80.8%
84.6%

Satisfaction

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

£33,600
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.4%
78.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.4%
34.6%

International

International student share

225
272

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
19

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

Greenwich

101 countries · 34.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India51.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.9%
  • 🌐Nepal4.2%

Subjects

41 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 Greenwich

Also taught at both: Games Design & Computer Animation, General Engineering, Healthcare Science, Mechanical Engineering, Accounting, Social Work, Economics, Software Engineering, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Business Information Systems, Creative Writing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mental Health Nursing, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Nursing (General), Children's Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, History, Midwifery, Music, Politics & International Relations, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Environmental Sciences, Nutrition & Dietetics, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at Bournemouth University

Only at University of Greenwich

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 Greenwich
£17,980

University of Greenwich is about £2,710 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bournemouth University
£19,690
University of Greenwich
£19,450

About the same.

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 Greenwich

  • Computer Science

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    73%Satisfaction77%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    78%Satisfaction86%

  • Marketing

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    80%Satisfaction79%

  • Law

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    85%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    83%Satisfaction80%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    72%Satisfaction86%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    81%Satisfaction89%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    78%Satisfaction88%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    76%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    77%Satisfaction78%

  • Design & Fashion

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    80%Satisfaction85%

  • Forensic Science

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    84%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 27 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Bournemouth University

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University of Greenwich

Stephen Lawrence Scholarship (Architecture)

£19,580

Deadline: N/A

EU Bursary

£10,500

Deadline: N/A

Aziz Foundation Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bournemouth University vs University of Greenwich: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £2,710 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £19,450 at University of Greenwich, so the two cost about the same. 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 Greenwich?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Computer Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Marketing, Law, Management, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General) and 29 more.

Is Bournemouth University or University of Greenwich better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, and £27,000 from University of Greenwich. Student satisfaction with teaching is 73% at Bournemouth University and 77% at University of Greenwich. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bournemouth University or University of Greenwich offer more courses?

University of Greenwich lists 272 courses on CourseOptions and Bournemouth University lists 225 courses.

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

Bournemouth University teaches 18 subject areas that University of Greenwich does not, including Applied Computing, Journalism, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Ecology & Conservation, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Biological Sciences (General), Cognitive & Experimental Psychology and 10 more.

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

University of Greenwich teaches 31 subject areas that Bournemouth University does not, including Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Education Studies, Information Systems & Data Science, Mathematics, Biochemistry, Biology and 23 more.

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Bournemouth University225 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Greenwich272 courses · 19 scholarshipsBrowse Courses