Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) was founded in 1880 in the coastal town of Poole, England. Academically, this university’s impressive variety courses covers practically every artistic focus, ranging from Acting and Dance, to Graphic Design and Fashion. First-year students have the possibility of living in modern and spacious residence halls located on-campus, or alternatively in the Lansdowne area in the City Centre - each location being situated less than half an hour away from Bournemouth’s beaches.
- September 2023: Publication of The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Business and Management). Ranking position #34.
- September 2023: The Guardian News and Media Limited announced latest results of The Guardian League Table with Arts University Bournemouth in position 90.
- July 2023: Webometrics announced latest results of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities with Arts University Bournemouth in position 8405.
- June 2023: CUG The Complete University Guide update. Arts University Bournemouth achieves place 72.
University rankings
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- #58
- #76
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The Times Good University Guide
[Published 16 September, 2022]
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- #73
- #90
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The Guardian League Table
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #57
- #72
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CUG The Complete University Guide
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #134
- #8405
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings
Subject rankings
Architecture, Building & Planning
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- #22
- #29
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- Architecture
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #24
- #32
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- Architecture
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #11
- #12
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- Creative Writing
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #46
- #51
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- Creative Writing
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Design
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- #30
- #35
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- Graphic Design
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #26
- #29
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- Interior Design
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Highest subject rankings for Arts University Bournemouth
“AUB is a solid university and I am happy with my overall experience. However, a lack of money can become a big issue when studying Design, as you need to pay for your own materials that you use. Even so, that’s a small complaint and AUB has satisfied all of my expectations.”
“I suppose I should have expected it, but the people here gave an artist’s vibe in general, and made me feel like I could just be myself because everybody seems so authentic here. I was enrolled in their Acting program, and I honestly had the best time of my life so far.”
“As an international student I have enjoyed meeting many different people from other cultures. That aside, AUB provides top-notch facilities for students on all of their courses, as I’ve visited every area of the university personally. Everybody has the resources they need here to learn their craft deeply.”
About Arts University Bournemouth
PROS
- A recurring point of praise from students is that the campus is centrally located, with features in the area that include a skatepark, a football club, a variety of supermarkets, Queen’s Park, and more.
- Ranked in the 201+ range by Times Higher Education in their European Teaching Rankings category.
- Students highlight the varied accommodation options, ranging from modern studio flats to more classic en -suite rooms. Each option has a different price point, giving some degree of control over your living situation.
CONS
- A common point of view is that the cost of living in Bournemouth is challenging, including the cost of public transport, eating out, and similar luxuries.
- Students say that there’s a big difference between first and second -year stress -wise. For this reason, students should expect a significant increase in workload for the second year.
Key facts
- Foundation year:
- 1880
- Telephone:
- +44 1202 533011
- Address:
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- Wallisdown
- BH12 5HH, Poole
- England UK
- Website:
- https://aub.ac.uk/
- Social:
NSS Aggregate Student reviews
Below you see the results of Arts University Bournemouth for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.
Student composition of Arts University Bournemouth
- undergraduates:
- 3435
- postgraduates:
- 170
- Total:
- 3605
- Creative Arts and Design:
- 1710
- Performing Arts:
- 615
- architecture, building and planning:
- 160
- Business and Management:
- 40
- China:
- 70
- Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
- 30
- United States:
- 30
- Iceland:
- 20
- India:
- 20
- Norway:
- 15
- Switzerland:
- 15
- Japan:
- 15
- Russia:
- 10
- Turkey:
- 10
- Korea (South):
- 10
- Singapore:
- 5
- Thailand:
- 5
- Saudi Arabia:
- 5
- United Arab Emirates:
- 5
- Bournemouth University #47 (0.25 Km)
FAQ
Ranking publishers
The Times/CAO, HEA
The Times and The Sunday Times
- Published:
- 16 September, 2022
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -The Guardian League Table:
- Student to Staff Ratio: 15%
Entry Standards: 15%
Expenditure per Student: 5%
Continuation 15% (non-medical subjects) OR 5% (medical subjects)
NSS - Teaching: 8%
NSS - Assessment & Feedback: 8%
NSS - Overall Satisfaction: 4%
Career Prospects: 15%
Value added: 15%
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide:
- Entry Standards 12.5%
Student Satisfaction 18.75%
Student-Staff Ratio 12.5%
Research Quality 12.5%
Research Intensity 6.25%
Academic Service Spending 6.25%
Facilities Spending 6.25%
Graduate Prospects 12.5%
Degree Completion Rate 12.5%
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
Rogers Digital Media
U-Ranking
Wallstreet Journal USA & THE Times Higher Education, UK
RUY
América Economía
Perspektywy
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 27 September, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:
- 30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
- Reputation survey: 15%
- Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
- Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
- Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
- Institutional income: 2.25%
30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
- Reputation survey: 18%
- Research income: 6%
- Research productivity: 6%
30% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
- Proportion of international students: 2.5%
- Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
- International collaboration: 2.5%
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"
- Published:
- 23 November, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Global Employability University Ranking:
- Employability (survey) 100%
- Published:
- 16 November, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings:
- Research Reputation 66,6%
Teaching Reputation 33,3%
- Published:
- 25 January, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World’s Most International Universities:
- Proportion of international students 25%
Proportion of international staff 25%
Proportion of journal publications with one or more international co-authors 25%
University’s international reputation 25%
- Published:
- 03 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:
- Teaching 30%
Research (volume, income and reputation) 30%
Citations 30%
International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5%
Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%
- Published:
- 01 June, 2023
- Published:
- 10 May, 2022
- Published:
- 11 May, 2022
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 27 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:
- Academic Reputation 40%
Employer Reputation 10%
Faculty/Student Ratio 20%
Citations per faculty 20%
International Faculty Ratio 5%
International Student Ratio 5%
- Published:
- 23 September, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:
- Employer reputation 30%
Alumni outcomes 25%
Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25%
Employer/Student Connections 10%
Graduate employment rate 10%
- Published:
- 24 June, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -QS 50 under 50:
- Based on the QS World University rankings methodology, the top 50 universities that are under 50 years old.
Academic Reputation 40%
Employer Reputation 10%
Faculty/Student Ratio 20%
Citations per faculty 20%
International Faculty Ratio 5%
International Student Ratio 5%
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
RUF
Sapiens Research
Thomson Reuters
- Published:
- 23 October, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking -Reuters Most Innovative Universities:
- Patent Volume 33%
Patent Citations 34%
Industry Article Citation Impact 11%
Percent of Industry Collaborative Articles 11%
Total Web of Science Core Collection Papers 11%
- Published:
- 30 April, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking -Reuters Most Innovative Universities Europe:
- Patent volume 11.11%
Patent success 11.11%
Global patents 11.11%
Patent citations 11.11%
Percent of patents cited / Patent citation impact 11.11%
Patent to Article Citation Impact 11.11%
Industry Article Citation Impact 11.11%
Percent of Industry Collaborative Articles 11.11%
Total Web of Science Core Collection Papers 11.11%
National Institutional Ranking Framework
Careers360
Us News
- Published:
- 24 October, 2022
Urap
- Published:
- 28 November, 2022
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 15 August, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:
- **Quality of Education 10%**
- Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%
**Quality of Faculty 40%**
- Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
- Highly Cited Researchers 20%
**Research Output 40%**
- Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
- Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%
**Per Capita Performance 10%**
Forbes
Payscale
- Published:
- 11 November, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only):
- Ranking is based on ROI
- Published:
- 11 November, 2021
Washington Monthly
Kiplinger
The Princeton Review
Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands
- Published:
- 22 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:
- Scientific Impact
Number of Publications
Collaboration
Open Access
Gender Diversity
Scimago Institutions
- Published:
- 06 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:
- Research 50%
Innovation 30%
Societal 20%
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
- Published:
- 25 April, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:
- **Research Performance: 40%**
- Research Output: 10%
- High-Quality Publications: 10%
- Influence: 10%
- Citations: 10%
**Quality of Education: 25%**
**Alumni Employment: 25%**
**Quality of Faculty: 10%**
MONEY
Nature Index
- Published:
- 15 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index - Academic:
- Article count (AC)
Fractional count (FC)
Weighted fractional count (WFC)
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:
- **Research Productivity: 25%**
- \# Articles last 11 years: 10%
- \# Articles current year: 15%
**Research Impact: 35%**
- \# Citations last 11 years: 15%
- \# Citations last 2 years: 10%
- Average \# citations last 11 years: 10%
**Research Excellence: 40%**
- H-index last 2 years: 10%
- \# Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
- \# Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%
RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:
- **Teaching: 40%**
- Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- World Teaching Reputation: 8%
**Research: 40%**
- Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
- Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
- Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- World Research Reputation: 8%
**International Diversity: 10%**
- International Faculty: 2%
- International Students: 2%
- International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
- Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
- International Level: 2%
**Financial Sustainability: 10%**
- Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
- Institutional Income per Student: 2%
- Papers per Research Income: 2%
- Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
- Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:
- Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20%
Citation per papers 20%
Papers per academic and research staff 20%
International research reputation 20%
Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:
- Teaching Reputation 50%
Research Reputation 50%
StuDocu
- Published:
- 06 September, 2021
4icu
- Published:
- 11 August, 2022
- Published:
- 11 August, 2022
Webometrics
- Published:
- 31 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:
- Visibility 50%
Excellence 35%
Transparency 10%
Presence 5%