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Bournemouth University

Poole · QS World #801

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University of Salford

Salford · QS World #1001

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.

5/10

Bournemouth

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

5/10

Salford

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Bournemouth University and University of Salford are evenly matched: each leads in 5 of 10 categories where both have data. Bournemouth University is ahead on ranking, employment, graduate salary; University of Salford on established, satisfaction, international, courses, scholarship.

Bournemouth University vs University of Salford at a glance

Bournemouth University and University of Salford both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography and Computer Science. Bournemouth University offers 225 courses across 59 subject areas; University of Salford offers 305 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £17,040 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £3,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £17,710 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £1,980 a year cheaper.

Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bournemouth University is higher in 25 and University of Salford in 6. The widest gap is in Film Production & Cinematography: £26,500 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, against £18,000 from University of Salford. Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Salford is higher in 15 and Bournemouth University in 12, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
#1001
#401
THE World
#801
#59
Guardian UK
#82
1992
Established
1896
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Bournemouth University

University of Salford

80.8%
85.2%

Satisfaction

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

£33,600
£28,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.4%
82.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.4%
19.1%

International

International student share

225
305

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

Salford

63 countries · 19.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria27.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan12.9%
  • 🌐Kuwait3.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.6%

Subjects

42 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 Salford

Also taught at both: Business Information Systems, Management, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mechanical Engineering, Midwifery, Nursing (General), Social Work, Software Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Music, Accounting, Applied Psychology, Ecology & Conservation, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Politics & International Relations, Adult Nursing, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Creative Writing, Social Sciences (General), Children's Nursing, Geography (General), Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, History, Medical Imaging.

Only at Bournemouth University

Only at University of Salford

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 Salford
£17,040

University of Salford is about £3,650 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bournemouth University
£19,690
University of Salford
£17,710

University of Salford is about £1,980 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 Salford

  • Business & Management (General)

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    61%Satisfaction74%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
    72%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    73%Satisfaction76%

  • Marketing

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    80%Satisfaction71%

  • Design & Fashion

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    80%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    85%Satisfaction81%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    76%Satisfaction91%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    81%Satisfaction96%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    83%Satisfaction80%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    77%Satisfaction79%

  • Journalism

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    79%Satisfaction89%

  • Applied Computing

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    73%Satisfaction96%

Showing the 12 largest of 31 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Bournemouth University

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University of Salford

Salford/International Nursing College Scholarships

£8,160

Deadline: N/A

Salford/EATL Data Science Scholarships

£7,100

Deadline: N/A

Global Gold Excellence Scholarship

£3,500

Deadline: N/A

Global Silver Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

IFY Excellence Scholarship

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bournemouth University vs University of Salford: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £17,040 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £3,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £17,710 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £1,980 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 Salford?

Both universities teach 42 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Computer Science, Marketing, Design & Fashion, Law, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Journalism, Applied Computing and 30 more.

Is Bournemouth University or University of Salford better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £28,500 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, and £21,500 from University of Salford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 61% at Bournemouth University and 74% at University of Salford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bournemouth University or University of Salford offer more courses?

University of Salford lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Bournemouth University lists 225 courses.

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

Bournemouth University teaches 17 subject areas that University of Salford does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Forensic Science, Economics, General Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Health & Social Care and 9 more.

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

University of Salford teaches 30 subject areas that Bournemouth University does not, including Building & Construction, Business Studies, Drama & Theatre, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Zoology & Animal Biology, Architecture, Biochemistry and 22 more.

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Bournemouth University225 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Salford305 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses