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Bournemouth University

Poole · QS World #801

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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

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.

6/10

Bournemouth

scored higher in 6 categories

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4/10

Arts London

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Bournemouth University leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, employment, graduate salary, courses). University of the Arts London is ahead on ranking, established, satisfaction, international.

Bournemouth University vs University of the Arts London at a glance

Bournemouth University and University of the Arts London both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Marketing. Bournemouth University offers 225 courses across 59 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Bournemouth University is about £10,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Bournemouth University is about £11,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bournemouth University is higher in 8 and University of the Arts London in 1. The widest gap is in Music: £27,000 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, against £20,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of the Arts London is higher in 6 and Bournemouth University in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
#851
#401
THE World
#1501
#59
Guardian UK
#52
1992
Established
1986
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Bronze

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Bournemouth University

University of the Arts London

80.8%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£33,600
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.4%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.4%
54%

International

International student share

225
183

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

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

Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

  • 🇨🇳China55.7%
  • 🇮🇳India6%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.4%
  • 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%

Subjects

16 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 the Arts London

Also taught at both: Computing & IT.

Only at Bournemouth University

Only at University of the Arts London

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 the Arts London
£30,890

Bournemouth University is about £10,200 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bournemouth University
£19,690
University of the Arts London
£30,890

Bournemouth University is about £11,200 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 the Arts London

  • Design & Fashion

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    80%Satisfaction86%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    72%Satisfaction80%

  • Marketing

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    80%Satisfaction79%

  • Computer Science

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    73%Satisfaction80%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    76%Satisfaction80%

  • Applied Computing

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    73%Satisfaction85%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    81%Satisfaction80%

  • Journalism

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    79%Satisfaction86%

  • Music

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    85%Satisfaction70%

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Bournemouth University vs University of the Arts London: common questions

Is Bournemouth University or University of the Arts London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Bournemouth University is about £10,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Bournemouth University is about £11,200 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 the Arts London?

Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Applied Computing, Management, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Music, Psychology (General) and 4 more.

Is Bournemouth University or University of the Arts London better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 80% at Bournemouth University and 86% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bournemouth University or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

Bournemouth University lists 225 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

What can you study at Bournemouth University but not at University of the Arts London?

Bournemouth University teaches 43 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Software Engineering, Accounting, Business Information Systems, Forensic Science and 35 more.

What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at Bournemouth University?

University of the Arts London teaches 13 subject areas that Bournemouth University does not, including Drama & Theatre, Fine Art, Cultural Studies, Architecture, Performing Arts (General), Public Relations, Biology, Business Studies and 5 more.

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Bournemouth University225 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the Arts London183 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses