Rankings of Bournemouth University

Established in 1976, Bournemouth University is located in the coastal town of Poole, South West England. Just 20 minutes away from Bournemouth Beach by bicycle, this university has earned itself numerous awards as both a provider of education and of employment. Apart from their reputable courses and programmes that they offer, Bournemouth University gives particular importance to their more than 130 student clubs on-site, which they believe are essential for keeping students happy, as well as giving them the means to add new skills and experiences to their resumes. Bournemouth University has plenty of restaurants, bars, and retail options nearby and the location is great for those who enjoy strolls near the seaside and a pleasant and different social life.

Latest ranking updates for Bournemouth University
  • July 2024: Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities update. Bournemouth University achieves place 782.
  • July 2024: Bournemouth University ranks 1473 in the latest CWTS Leiden Ranking from Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands.
  • June 2024: US News: Best Global Universities update. Bournemouth University achieves place 675.
  • June 2024: Publication of Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject (Health Sciences). Ranking position #1090.
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University rankings

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Chart Data

Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #40 
    • #758 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #17 
    • #18 
    Creative Writing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #35 
    • #37 
    Creative Writing
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #39 
    • #49 
    Music
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #55 
    • #67 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #60 
    • #71 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Business

    • #30 
    • #36 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Computer Science

    • #45 
    • #58 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #70 
    • #90 
    Computer Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #50 
    • #801 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

Education

    • #38 
    • #401 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Engineering

    • #50 
    • #1346 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #40 
    • #50 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #37 
    • #50 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #40 
    • #50 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #24 
    • #28 
    Journalism
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #41 
    • #49 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #55 
    • #66 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #70 
    • #84 
    English
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Law

    • #26 
    • #36 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #32 
    • #42 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #35 
    • #49 
    Law
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Natural Sciences

    • #63 
    • #80 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #17 
    • #21 
    Anthropology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #22 
    Anthropology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #38 
    • #49 
    Economics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #49 
    • #63 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #52 
    • #65 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #39 
    • #401 
    Economics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #53 
    • #65 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #4 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #33 
    • #40 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #49 
    • #60 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #47 
    • #63 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #51 
    • #65 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #59 
    • #79 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #44 
    • #401 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #46 
    • #401 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #34 
    • #251 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #12 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #16 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #13 
    • #18 
    Social Work
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #36 
    • #46 
    Sociology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #42 
    • #53 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Sports Science

    • #32 
    • #41 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #35 
    • #46 
    Sports Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #67 
    • #83 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for Bournemouth University

History The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#4 
Social Studies & Humanities
Creative Writing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#18 
Arts Visual & Performing
Journalism The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#28 
Journalism & Media Studies
Law The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#36 
Law
Marketing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#36 
Business
Sports Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#41 
Sports Science
English The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#49 
Languages & Literature
Mechanical Engineering CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#50 
Engineering
Computer Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#58 
Computer Science
Biology The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#80 
Natural Sciences

Student Ratings for Bournemouth University

Student satisfaction
All - aggregated:
4.4 (based on 1584 student ratings)
NSS logo NSS ratings:
3.5 (based on 1293 student ratings)
google logo Google ratings:
4.4 (based on 276 student ratings)
facebook logo Facebook ratings:
4.3 (based on 15 student ratings)

“The social aspect of student life here is one of the best things about being here if you ask me. There are so many different clubs and societies that you’ll always be able to find like-minded people without much difficulty. I was also able to sharpen some Accounting skills that I was struggling with in my classes, so these are useful for whatever you need.”

“I have enjoyed my courses, the local surroundings, as well as the social life on-campus. Class sizes are usually kept small, which lets you have a much more dynamic relationship with your teachers.”

About Bournemouth University

PROS

  • Small -sized groups, which are beneficial for the increased individual attention that students can expect from their professors.
  • When it comes to social opportunities, Bournemouth University offers an abundant selection of clubs and societies.

CONS

  • The preparation for real world employment is poor, students complain. The reason for this opinion is usually that there is little focus on practical skills and scenarios in the classroom.
  • International students express that it’s difficult to get solutions for administration problems, as the university bureaucracy struggles to resolve non -standard situations.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1992
Telephone:
+44 1202 524111
Address:
Fern Barrow
BH12 5BB, Poole
England UK
Website:
https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/
Social:

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 7.0
    • Bachelors
    • 7.0
    • Masters
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
  • How I chose to study at Bournemouth University - Adbe Ali
  • Bournemouth is the perfect fit for international students
  • Ajith from India
  • Why I chose to study at Bournemouth University - Stian Kronborg

NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of Bournemouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall student satisfaction
70 /100
1293 total respondents
Chart Data
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 194 students of Bournemouth University participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for Bournemouth University in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 76.5

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

Student composition of Bournemouth University

Students by level of study Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
undergraduates:
12520
postgraduates:
2740
Total:
15260
Students by subject Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Business and Management:
3920
Computing:
1865
Nursing and Midwifery:
1535
Psychology:
1245
Biosciences:
980
Allied Health:
800
Sport and Exercise Sciences:
670
Law:
440
Sociology:
375
Social Policy:
375
Creative Arts and Design:
285
Engineering (Non-Specific):
285
Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies:
245
Economics:
175
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology:
175
English Studies:
135
Politics:
105
History:
105
Electrical And Electronic Engineering:
100
Archaeology:
85
Anthropology:
70
Medicine (Non-Specific):
15
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
India:
760
Nigeria:
310
China:
160
Vietnam:
70
Turkey:
60
United States:
55
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
50
Thailand:
45
Norway:
30
Korea (South):
30
Saudi Arabia:
25
Pakistan:
25
Indonesia:
25
Taiwan:
25
United Arab Emirates:
25
Ghana:
20
Oman:
20
South Africa:
20
Switzerland:
15
Russia:
15
Kazakhstan:
10
Japan:
10
Lebanon:
10
Malaysia:
10
Nepal:
10
Bangladesh:
10
Singapore:
10
Canada:
10
Kenya:
10
Kuwait:
10
Ukraine:
10
Iran:
10
Syria:
5
Qatar:
5
Venezuela:
5
Bermuda:
5
Cayman Islands:
5
Jamaica:
5
Mexico:
5
Brazil:
5
Peru:
5
Faroe Islands:
5
Zambia:
5
Iceland:
5
Algeria:
5
Egypt:
5
Mauritius:
5
Namibia:
5
Sierra Leone:
5
Sudan:
5
Uganda:
5
Jordan:
5
Zimbabwe:
5
Cambodia:
5
Maldives:
5
Mongolia:
5
Philippines:
5
Sri Lanka:
5
Australia:
5
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023

Campuses of Bournemouth University

Main Site
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Yeovil Campus
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Portsmouth: St. Mary's Community Health Campus
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Wiltshire College - Salisbury
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Talbot Campus
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Lansdowne Campus
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Bournemouth University is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, US News: Best Global Universities and more. See all 28 rankings of Bournemouth University.

Bournemouth University achieved #39 in . This is the university’s highest ranking in the 123 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for Bournemouth University.

Bournemouth University achieved the highest ranking for Social Studies & Humanities. It is ranked #4 in The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (History). See all subject rankings for Bournemouth University.

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