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Bournemouth University

Poole · QS World #801

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University of Oxford

Oxford · QS World #4

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.

1/12

Bournemouth

scored higher in 1 category

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Oxford

scored higher in 11 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Oxford 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 University of Oxford at a glance

Bournemouth University and University of Oxford both teach 30 subject areas, the largest being History, Childhood & Youth Studies and Law. Bournemouth University offers 225 courses across 59 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Bournemouth University is about £22,910 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £38,430 at University of Oxford: Bournemouth University is about £18,740 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher in 7 and Bournemouth University in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £26,000 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, against £52,500 from University of Oxford. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Oxford is higher in 6 and Bournemouth University in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
#4
#401
THE World
#1
#59
Guardian UK
#1
1992
Established
1096
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Oxford

80.8%
92.5%

Satisfaction

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

£33,600
£50,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.4%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.4%
37.2%

International

International student share

225
642

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
1

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

Oxford

118 countries · 37.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China18.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States16.8%
  • 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
  • 🇮🇳India5.2%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.6%

Subjects

30 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 Oxford

Also taught at both: Music, Social Work, Anthropology, Archaeology, Management, Software Engineering, Health & Social Care, Design & Fashion, Social Sciences (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Ecology & Conservation, Human Geography & Environment, Computing & IT, Humanities, Geography (General).

Only at Bournemouth University

Only at University of Oxford

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 Oxford
£43,600

Bournemouth University is about £22,910 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bournemouth University
£19,690
University of Oxford
£38,430

Bournemouth University is about £18,740 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 Oxford

  • History

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    93%Satisfaction96%

  • Law

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£52,500
    85%SatisfactionNo data

  • Computer Science

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£51,500
    73%Satisfaction92%

  • General Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£40,500
    73%Satisfaction84%

  • Economics

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£46,000
    78%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    77%Satisfaction94%

  • Music

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    85%Satisfaction91%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Bournemouth University

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University of Oxford

The Rhodes Scholarship

100%

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FAQ

Bournemouth University vs University of Oxford: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Bournemouth University is about £22,910 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £38,430 at University of Oxford: Bournemouth University is about £18,740 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 Oxford?

Both universities teach 30 subject areas: History, Childhood & Youth Studies, Law, Computer Science, General Engineering, Business & Management (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Sociology & Criminology, Film Production & Cinematography, Psychology (General) and 18 more.

Is Bournemouth University or University of Oxford better for History?

History graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, and £33,000 from University of Oxford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at Bournemouth University and 96% at University of Oxford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bournemouth University or University of Oxford offer more courses?

University of Oxford lists 642 courses on CourseOptions and Bournemouth University lists 225 courses.

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

Bournemouth University teaches 29 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Marketing, Applied Computing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Accounting, Business Information Systems and 21 more.

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

University of Oxford teaches 49 subject areas that Bournemouth University does not, including Classical Studies, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, English Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, French, Italian, Ancient Languages and 41 more.

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Bournemouth University225 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Oxford642 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses