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Bournemouth University

Poole · QS World #801

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth · QS World #662

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.

2/10

Bournemouth

scored higher in 2 categories

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8/10

Portsmouth

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Portsmouth leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, courses, scholarship). Bournemouth University is ahead on employment, graduate salary.

Bournemouth University vs University of Portsmouth at a glance

Bournemouth University and University of Portsmouth both teach 46 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology and Business & Management (General). Bournemouth University offers 225 courses across 59 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £2,790 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £1,090 a year cheaper.

Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bournemouth University is higher in 18 and University of Portsmouth in 13, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £27,500 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, against £21,500 from University of Portsmouth. Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Portsmouth is higher in 26 and Bournemouth University in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
#662
#401
THE World
#401
#59
Guardian UK
#55
1992
Established
1869
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 Portsmouth

80.8%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£33,600
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.4%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.4%
24.5%

International

International student share

225
446

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
5

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

Portsmouth

96 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India22.1%
  • 🇨🇳China11.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
  • 🌐Kuwait7.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%

Subjects

46 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 Portsmouth

Also taught at both: Mechanical Engineering, Applied Computing, Journalism, Economics, Psychology (General), Teacher Training, Childhood & Youth Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Social Work, Software Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Writing, Adult Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, History, Mental Health Nursing, Applied Psychology, Business Information Systems, Ecology & Conservation, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Music, Nursing (General), Social Sciences (General), Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Computing & IT, Environmental Sciences, Healthcare Science, Human Geography & Environment, Medical Imaging, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at Bournemouth University

Only at University of Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth
£17,900

University of Portsmouth is about £2,790 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bournemouth University
£19,690
University of Portsmouth
£18,600

University of Portsmouth is about £1,090 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 Portsmouth

  • Computer Science

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    73%Satisfaction82%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    61%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    85%Satisfaction88%

  • Marketing

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    80%Satisfaction86%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    78%Satisfaction87%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    72%Satisfaction85%

  • Design & Fashion

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    80%Satisfaction83%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    81%Satisfaction86%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    81%Satisfaction93%

  • Accounting

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    83%Satisfaction93%

  • General Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    73%Satisfaction84%

Showing the 12 largest of 32 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

£3,000

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Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship

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Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

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Sanctuary Language Bursary

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Sanctuary Scholarship

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FAQ

Bournemouth University vs University of Portsmouth: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £2,790 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £1,090 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 Portsmouth?

Both universities teach 46 subject areas: Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Law, Management, Marketing, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Film Production & Cinematography, Design & Fashion, Politics & International Relations, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation and 34 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, and £25,500 from University of Portsmouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 73% at Bournemouth University and 82% at University of Portsmouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bournemouth University or University of Portsmouth offer more courses?

University of Portsmouth lists 446 courses on CourseOptions and Bournemouth University lists 225 courses.

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

Bournemouth University teaches 13 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including Forensic Science, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Biological Sciences (General), Children's Nursing, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Health & Social Care, Midwifery, Anthropology and 5 more.

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

University of Portsmouth teaches 38 subject areas that Bournemouth University does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Building & Construction, Education Studies, Business Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy, Human Resource Management, Architecture, Ancient Languages and 30 more.

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Bournemouth University225 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Portsmouth446 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses