{"id":80736,"date":"2026-07-09T11:31:43","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T11:31:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=80736"},"modified":"2026-07-09T11:31:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T11:31:48","slug":"arts-university-bournemouth-ranking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/arts-university-bournemouth-ranking\/","title":{"rendered":"Arts University Bournemouth Ranking 2026-27: What It Actually Means for Indian Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">9<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"quick-read-box\">\n\n  <div class=\"qr-header\">\n    <span style=\"font-size:18px;\">\u26a1<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"qr-title\">Quick Read<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <ul>\n    <li>Arts University Bournemouth ranking in the CUG 2027 is 72nd in the UK, down from 61st the previous year.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Arts University Bournemouth does not appear in the main QS World University Rankings.<\/li>\n\n    <li>International tuition for 2026-27 entry is Rs.25,55,396 (\u00a319,950) a year for most courses.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Arts University Bournemouth and Bournemouth University are two separate institutions in the same city.<\/li>\n\n    <li>The Graduate Route falls to 18 months for anyone applying to Arts University Bournemouth from September 2026.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Most AUB courses want a strong portfolio alongside your grades, not instead of them.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <div class=\"qr-footer\">\n    \ud83d\udc49 Best for: Indian students and parents trying to work out if AUB&#8217;s ranking actually makes it worth the money for a portfolio-based degree.\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/arts-university-bournemouth-ranking\/#Arts_University_Bournemouth_Ranking_The_Numbers_Across_Every_Ranking_Body\" title=\"Arts University Bournemouth Ranking: The Numbers Across Every Ranking Body\">Arts University Bournemouth Ranking: The Numbers Across Every Ranking Body<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/arts-university-bournemouth-ranking\/#Is_Arts_University_Bournemouth_the_Same_as_Bournemouth_University\" title=\"Is Arts University Bournemouth the Same as Bournemouth University?\">Is Arts University Bournemouth the Same as Bournemouth University?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/arts-university-bournemouth-ranking\/#Arts_University_Bournemouth_Ranking_by_Subject_Architecture_Tourism_and_Fine_Arts\" title=\"Arts University Bournemouth Ranking by Subject: Architecture, Tourism, and Fine Arts\">Arts University Bournemouth Ranking by Subject: Architecture, Tourism, and Fine Arts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/arts-university-bournemouth-ranking\/#Arts_University_Bournemouth_Entry_Requirements\" title=\"Arts University Bournemouth Entry Requirements\">Arts University Bournemouth Entry Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/arts-university-bournemouth-ranking\/#Arts_University_Bournemouth_Fees_Scholarships_and_Cost_of_Living\" title=\"Arts University Bournemouth Fees, Scholarships, and Cost of Living\">Arts University Bournemouth Fees, Scholarships, and Cost of Living<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/arts-university-bournemouth-ranking\/#Post-Study_Work_Rights_Graduate_Route_for_Arts_University_Bournemouth_Graduates\" title=\"Post-Study Work Rights: Graduate Route for Arts University Bournemouth Graduates\">Post-Study Work Rights: Graduate Route for Arts University Bournemouth Graduates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/arts-university-bournemouth-ranking\/#Should_You_Choose_Arts_University_Bournemouth_A_Decision_Framework\" title=\"Should You Choose Arts University Bournemouth? A Decision Framework\">Should You Choose Arts University Bournemouth? A Decision Framework<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/arts-university-bournemouth-ranking\/#Month-by-Month_Plan_for_an_Arts_University_Bournemouth_Application\" title=\"Month-by-Month Plan for an Arts University Bournemouth Application\">Month-by-Month Plan for an Arts University Bournemouth Application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/arts-university-bournemouth-ranking\/#Three_Key_Takeaways_on_Arts_University_Bournemouth_Ranking\" title=\"Three Key Takeaways on Arts University Bournemouth Ranking\">Three Key Takeaways on Arts University Bournemouth Ranking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/arts-university-bournemouth-ranking\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Arts_University_Bournemouth_Ranking\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions About Arts University Bournemouth Ranking\">Frequently Asked Questions About Arts University Bournemouth Ranking<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arts_University_Bournemouth_Ranking_The_Numbers_Across_Every_Ranking_Body\"><\/span><strong>Arts University Bournemouth Ranking: The Numbers Across Every Ranking Body<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>AUB sits on a single campus in Poole, part of the Bournemouth-Poole conurbation on England&#8217;s south coast. It is one of only 15 UK higher education institutions devoted solely to art, design, media, and performance, with particular strength in fashion, animation, illustration, film production, and RIBA-accredited architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the list of Arts University Bournemouth ranking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Ranking Body<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>AUB&#8217;s Position<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Edition<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>What it measures?<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk\/universities\/arts-university-bournemouth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Complete University Guide<\/a><\/td><td>72nd in the UK, out of 130 (down from 61st the year before)<\/td><td>2027<\/td><td>Entry standards, satisfaction, graduate prospects<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/education\/ng-interactive\/2025\/sep\/13\/the-guardian-university-guide-2026-the-rankings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Guardian University Guide<\/a><\/td><td>Best specialist art and design university outside London; top 5 in South West England; risen from 100th to 60th<\/td><td>2026<\/td><td>Satisfaction, teaching quality, career outcomes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/aub.ac.uk\/latest\/the-times-names-aub-runner-up-specialist-university-of-the-year-2026-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide<\/a><\/td><td>73rd in the UK, up 5 places; Runner-up Specialist University of the Year; 7th in South West England<\/td><td>2026<\/td><td>Entry standards, satisfaction, research quality, graduate prospects<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/arts-university-bournemouth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Times Higher Education<\/a><\/td><td>1001-1500 band (a wide band shared by many institutions)<\/td><td>2025<\/td><td>Teaching, research, industry income<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Notice that Arts University Bournemouth ranking dropped 11 places on Complete University Guide (61st to 72nd) in the same year it rose on both Guardian and Times\/Sunday Times. This is not AUB getting worse. Each guide reweights its measures slightly every year, and a specialist university&#8217;s score moves more sharply than a large comprehensive university when even one measure, like research intensity, shifts.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Arts_University_Bournemouth_the_Same_as_Bournemouth_University\"><\/span><strong>Is Arts University Bournemouth the Same as Bournemouth University?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No, and this confusion trips up a lot of applicants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aub.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arts University Bournemouth (AUB)<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bournemouth.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bournemouth.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bournemouth University<\/a> are separate, independently governed institutions that sit close together in Dorset, England.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AUB is small and specialist, teaching only art, design, media, and performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bournemouth University is larger and comprehensive, offering business, health, and engineering degrees too, with its own separate ranking of 801-850 in QS 2027.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If a course mentions the National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA), that belongs to Bournemouth University, not AUB.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm which institution a course sits under before you apply, since portals, fees, and campuses differ despite the close postcodes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arts_University_Bournemouth_Ranking_by_Subject_Architecture_Tourism_and_Fine_Arts\"><\/span><strong>Arts University Bournemouth Ranking by Subject: Architecture, Tourism, and Fine Arts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Subject<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Ranking<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Who should note this?<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Architecture<\/td><td>47th of 55 UK architecture courses (CUG 2026)<\/td><td>Only relevant if you are applying to BA (Hons) Architecture specifically; ignore this row for every other course<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tourism, Transport, Travel &amp; Heritage Studies<\/td><td>Top 10 in the UK (CUG 2026)<\/td><td>Only relevant to the BA\/BSc Arts, Media and Creative Industries Management stream<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Animation, Interior Design, Product Design<\/td><td>Top 20 of 121 UK institutions (Guardian, AUB&#8217;s first entry, 2023)<\/td><td>Relevant if you are comparing these three specific courses; this is a historical result, so confirm the current year&#8217;s table before you rely on it<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fashion, Fine Art, Illustration, Film Production<\/td><td>No independent subject table found<\/td><td>If this is your course, judge AUB on portfolio outcomes and tutor industry contacts, not a ranking number that does not exist<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Sources:<\/em><\/strong><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/aub.ac.uk\/latest\/arts-university-bournemouth-features-in-the-guardians-university-guide-2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AUB&#8217;s own announcement of its first Guardian University Guide feature<\/a><\/u>, Complete University Guide&#8217;s subject.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arts_University_Bournemouth_Entry_Requirements\"><\/span><strong>Arts University Bournemouth Entry Requirements<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Requirement<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Undergraduate<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Postgraduate (MA \/ Master of Architecture)<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Academic score<\/td><td>104-120 UCAS Tariff points; Level 3 qualification with one creative subject<\/td><td>UK Honours degree, 2:1 or equivalent, related discipline<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Portfolio<\/td><td>10-20 digital pieces, built to the course brief; required for most courses including Fashion, Fine Art, Illustration, Photography, and Acting<\/td><td>Digital portfolio matched to the MA&#8217;s specific focus, not a generic set; check the course brief<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English score<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/exams\/ielts\/practice-test\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IELTS<\/a> 6.0-6.5 or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=L&amp;pf=1&amp;ai=DChsSEwj_v9X6q8CVAxW7FHsHHZTFGoYYACICCAEQAxoCdG0&amp;co=1&amp;ase=2&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwx7LSBhB3EiwAjcodxMC3-hxQ4b0od2PrEXCGiRT4xnTCCdsUjiv4uuhqvvoDp51otGzc4xoCdScQAvD_BwE&amp;ei=DNNMaoDIBPvhseMP8dizaQ&amp;cid=CAASWeRoRcFfCOpKSork0DA4leBx6gTrDgFWRFH70PYrjogzzaoKD7ez_nIvhzwHhdNRrlOAwtcjF50VmIcOp5dQHFA9K4QLl4S7vicDpUCwWV0LAkG4fH61csrr&amp;cce=2&amp;category=acrcp_v1_32&amp;sig=AOD64_2BEbCmebUnRw_z0iIEXjv8uAM4iw&amp;q&amp;sqi=2&amp;nis=4&amp;adurl=https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/pte-prep?-%26utm_source%3Dsearch%26utm_campaign%3DPTE_Search_Puechase_Nov%26campaign_type%3Dpte_india%26utm_term%3Dpte%2520exam%26ad_id%3D172765238599%26gad_source%3D1%26gad_campaignid%3D21969843532%26gbraid%3D0AAAAACQqsFQc0Dt4_rR9EsP2ZAPMtYO7E%26gclid%3DCjwKCAjwx7LSBhB3EiwAjcodxMC3-hxQ4b0od2PrEXCGiRT4xnTCCdsUjiv4uuhqvvoDp51otGzc4xoCdScQAvD_BwE&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiA_sv6q8CVAxX7cGwGHXHsLA0QqyQoAnoECA4QEw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PTE<\/a> 64-70; must be UKVI-approved for the visa<\/td><td>IELTS 6.5+ or PTE 70+; must be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/organisations\/uk-visas-and-immigration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UKVI<\/a>-approved for the visa<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/statement-of-purpose-format-and-meaning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Statement of purpose<\/a><\/td><td>400-600 words, course-specific, naming AUB modules or tutors<\/td><td>400-600 words, course-specific, plus two references<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Academic documents<\/td><td>Class 10 and 12 marksheets, school-stamped originals<\/td><td>Degree transcripts; some courses want a WES-style evaluation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Financial proof<\/td><td>Funds held for 28 consecutive days before the visa application<\/td><td>Same<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/cas-letter-uk-fees-requirements-sample-and-processing-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAS<\/a> letter<\/td><td>Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies: a reference number AUB issues once you accept your offer and pay any deposit. You need it to apply for your visa<\/td><td>Same<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> The academic score gets you shortlisted, but for AUB&#8217;s studio-based courses, admissions tutors weigh the portfolio and the specificity of the statement of purpose more heavily than a marginal UCAS point difference. We see far more Indian applicants rejected for a generic, course-agnostic portfolio than for a slightly lower academic score.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arts_University_Bournemouth_Fees_Scholarships_and_Cost_of_Living\"><\/span><strong>Arts University Bournemouth Fees, Scholarships, and Cost of Living<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Tuition Fees<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Average international tuition at AUB is \u00a319,950 a year (Rs.25,55,396) for most undergraduate and on-campus postgraduate courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Course Level<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Annual Tuition (International)<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Tuition in INR<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Undergraduate, all years<\/td><td>\u00a319,950<\/td><td>Rs.25,55,396<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Postgraduate, on-campus (MA\/Master of Architecture)<\/td><td>\u00a319,950<\/td><td>Rs.25,55,396<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Postgraduate, online, two-year route<\/td><td>Approx. \u00a39,975\/year<\/td><td>Approx. Rs.12,77,698<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Exchange rate used:<\/em><\/strong><em> Rs.128.09 per \u00a31 (9 July 2026). Verify the current rate before finalising your own budget.<\/em><br><strong><em>Source: <\/em><\/strong><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/aub.ac.uk\/fees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arts University Bournemouth&#8217;s official fees<\/a><\/u><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Budget for the full \u00a319,950 even if a scholarship looks likely. Awards are confirmed after you accept your offer, not before, so your visa financial proof needs to cover the undiscounted fee regardless of what you expect to receive later.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Scholarships<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You apply to the external scholarships separately from your AUB application, usually well before AUB&#8217;s own scholarship form opens, so check each deadline early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Scholarship<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Type<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Coverage<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Key Eligibility<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/aub.ac.uk\/international\/international-scholarships\/international-undergraduate-and-postgraduate-scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarship<\/a><\/td><td>AUB&#8217;s own award<\/td><td>Up to \u00a35,000 (Rs.6,40,450) for undergraduates, first year only; up to \u00a33,000 (Rs.3,84,270) for postgraduates<\/td><td>Automatic consideration once you accept an offer; cannot combine with other AUB awards<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chevening.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chevening Scholarship<\/a><\/td><td>UK government, external<\/td><td>Fully funded: tuition, living stipend, return airfare, visa costs<\/td><td>One-year master&#8217;s only; requires at least two years of work experience<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charleswallaceindiatrust.com\/scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Charles Wallace India Trust<\/a><\/td><td>Trust-funded, external<\/td><td>Tuition, accommodation, living costs, and a travel contribution for select awards<\/td><td>For Indian nationals in arts, heritage, or humanities fields, typically aged 28-38<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships<\/a><\/td><td>UK government, external<\/td><td>Tuition, airfare, and a living allowance<\/td><td>Master&#8217;s or PhD study; need-based, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth &amp; Development Office<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Cost of Living in Poole and Bournemouth<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Living costs in Bournemouth and Poole, where AUB&#8217;s campus sits, are lower than London but not negligible. Most students spend less than the full one-bedroom figure by sharing halls or a house, so treat these as an upper reference point rather than your exact monthly bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Expense<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Monthly Cost (GBP)<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Monthly Cost (INR)<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Single person, excluding rent<\/td><td>\u00a3838.5<\/td><td>Rs.1,07,403<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>One-bedroom flat, outside city centre<\/td><td>\u00a3868<\/td><td>Rs.1,11,182<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>One-bedroom flat, city centre<\/td><td>\u00a3955.25<\/td><td>Rs.1,22,377<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Exchange rate used:<\/em><\/strong><em> Rs.128.09 per \u00a31 (9 July 2026). Verify the current rate before finalising your own budget.<\/em><br><strong><em>Source:<\/em><\/strong><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numbeo.com\/cost-of-living\/in\/Bournemouth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Numbeo&#8217;s Cost of Living in Bournemouth<\/a><\/u><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Post-Study_Work_Rights_Graduate_Route_for_Arts_University_Bournemouth_Graduates\"><\/span><strong>Post-Study Work Rights: Graduate Route for Arts University Bournemouth Graduates<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is what students need to know about the new changes on visa rules:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Students who complete an eligible bachelor&#8217;s or master&#8217;s degree and apply for the <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/post-study-work-visa-psw-in-uk-meaning-eligibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Graduate Route<\/a> before 1 January 2027 receive two years of post-study work permission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applications made on or after 1 January 2027 receive only 18 months, confirmed through a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukcisa.org.uk\/news\/student-update-changes-to-the-student-and-graduate-rules\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukcisa.org.uk\/news\/student-update-changes-to-the-student-and-graduate-rules\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Statement of Changes to the immigration rules<\/a> tabled in October 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PhD graduates are unaffected and keep three years, regardless of application date.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AUB&#8217;s undergraduate courses run a September-only intake; UCAS applications for September 2026 closed for equal consideration in mid-January 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AUB&#8217;s postgraduate courses run both September and January intakes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A three-year undergraduate student starting September 2026 graduates around mid-2029; even a one-year MA student starting September 2026 finishes around September-October 2027. Both dates fall after the 1 January 2027 cutoff.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For nearly every Indian student applying to AUB for September 2026 or later, plan around 18 months of post-study work, not two years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Choose_Arts_University_Bournemouth_A_Decision_Framework\"><\/span><strong>Should You Choose Arts University Bournemouth? A Decision Framework<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Class 12 student set on a portfolio career<\/strong> in fashion, animation, or film, with creative work already in hand, is likely better served by AUB&#8217;s specialist focus and small classes than a large comprehensive university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A BDes or BFA graduate wanting a one-year UK MA<\/strong> for an international portfolio gets more flexibility from AUB&#8217;s September and January intakes than a single-intake university, plus staff with direct industry experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/ma-in-uk-fees-requirements-salaries-and-scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Compare this against a broader MA in UK options<\/a> if you are still deciding between a specialist and a comprehensive university for your postgraduate year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A student choosing mainly for a high global ranking number<\/strong>, without a portfolio-dependent career in mind, may be better served by a comprehensive university with a confirmed QS band and wider subject spread.<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/universities-in-uk-with-high-acceptance-rate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/universities-in-uk-with-high-acceptance-rate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UK universities with a high acceptance rate<\/a> are worth checking if AUB&#8217;s portfolio requirement feels high-stakes right now.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> The families who regret their choice most are rarely the ones who picked the &#8220;wrong&#8221; ranked university. They are the ones who picked a specialist university for its ranking rather than its teaching style, then found the small, portfolio-first environment did not suit a student who wanted a broader, more conventional degree.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Month-by-Month_Plan_for_an_Arts_University_Bournemouth_Application\"><\/span><strong>Month-by-Month Plan for an Arts University Bournemouth Application<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Month<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>What to do?<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>August-October<\/td><td>Shortlist your AUB course and start building your portfolio<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>November-December<\/td><td>Draft your statement of purpose and book your IELTS or PTE<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>January<\/td><td>UCAS equal consideration deadline for undergraduate courses; postgraduate applications go directly to AUB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>February-April<\/td><td>Track your offer, arrange financial documents, and apply to any external scholarships<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>May-June<\/td><td>Accept your offer, pay any deposit, and receive your CAS letter<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>July-August<\/td><td>Apply for your <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/how-to-apply-uk-student-visa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">student visa<\/a> and sort accommodation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>September<\/td><td>Term begins<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you are targeting AUB&#8217;s January postgraduate intake instead, shift this whole calendar back by roughly six months.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Three_Key_Takeaways_on_Arts_University_Bournemouth_Ranking\"><\/span><strong>Three Key Takeaways on Arts University Bournemouth Ranking<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First, its ranking genuinely varies by source because different bodies measure different things; Complete University Guide, Guardian, and Times\/Sunday Times all rank it differently in the same year, and none of that variation touches teaching quality directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Second, budget using the real INR numbers here, not the pound-only figures most comparison sites show, and factor in the Graduate Route&#8217;s shift to 18 months for September 2026 or later applicants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Third, your portfolio will do more work than any ranking number in getting you admitted and, eventually, employed, so build it early and build it for the specific course you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Verified by:<\/em><\/strong><em> LeapScholar&#8217;s UK counselling team, with hands-on experience guiding Indian students through Arts University Bournemouth applications and visa processing.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Have questions about applying to Arts University Bournemouth? <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/webflow_progressive_form?utm_source=Counselling_SEO&amp;utm_medium=Consultant_Pages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a free session with a LeapScholar counsellor<\/a><\/u><\/em><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Arts_University_Bournemouth_Ranking\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About Arts University Bournemouth Ranking<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<ul class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<li id=\"faq-question-1783596475485\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is Arts University Bournemouth ranking?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Arts University Bournemouth ranking in the Complete University Guide 2027 is at 72nd in the UK, a fall from 61st the year before. The Guardian&#8217;s 2026 guide called it the best specialist art and design university outside London, and The Times and Sunday Times named it Runner-up Specialist University of the Year in the same year. So don&#8217;t judge it off a single number.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1783596478423\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is Arts University Bournemouth ranking in the QS?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>AUB just doesn&#8217;t show up in the main QS World University Rankings. That&#8217;s not unusual for a small, single-subject university like this one; QS leans hard on research output and faculty ratios, which a 3,600-student arts school was never going to compete on against a research university.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1783596479504\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is Arts University Bournemouth actually a good university?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re going for a portfolio-driven creative career, yes. Its teaching ratings from Complete University Guide, Guardian, and The Times\/Sunday Times are consistently solid, it holds a Gold Teaching Excellence Framework rating, and the specialist facilities go beyond what most comprehensive universities offer for art and design. The missing QS number says nothing about teaching quality; it&#8217;s just not the kind of university QS&#8217;s formula was built to score.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1783596480571\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is Arts University Bournemouth and Bournemouth University the same?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, and it&#8217;s worth double-checking before you apply. They&#8217;re two completely separate institutions that happen to sit near each other in Dorset. AUB only teaches art, design, media, and performance. Bournemouth University is the larger, comprehensive one, and it carries its own separate QS ranking.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1783596481850\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What&#8217;s AUB&#8217;s acceptance rate?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>There isn&#8217;t an official figure. You&#8217;ll see numbers anywhere from 35% to 61% quoted online, and that spread alone tells you they&#8217;re estimates, not real data from AUB. What actually decides your application is your portfolio and how specific your statement of purpose is, far more than any single percentage would suggest.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1783596483181\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How much does AUB actually cost for Indian students?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Budget \u00a319,950 a year for international tuition, which works out to about Rs.25,55,396 at current rates. If you&#8217;re doing an online postgraduate course instead, it&#8217;s closer to \u00a39,975 a year (Rs.12,77,698). Scholarships can bring this down: up to \u00a35,000 (Rs.6,40,450) for undergraduates in their first year, or up to \u00a33,000 (Rs.3,84,270) for postgraduates.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1783596484791\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is AUB actually a good fit for Indian students?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>For someone who&#8217;s already building a creative portfolio and wants specialist, industry-connected teaching in a small cohort, yes. It&#8217;s a weaker fit if you&#8217;re hoping for a broader academic experience or you&#8217;re choosing mainly on ranking prestige rather than teaching style.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1783596485847\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What does AUB actually specialise in?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Studio-based teaching in fashion, animation, illustration, fine art, and film production, plus a RIBA and ARB Part 1 accredited architecture course. It&#8217;s one of only a handful of UK universities that teaches nothing but creative and performance subjects.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">9<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> \u26a1 Quick Read Arts University Bournemouth ranking in the CUG 2027 is 72nd in the UK, down from 61st the previous year. Arts University Bournemouth does not appear in the main QS World University Rankings. International tuition for 2026-27 entry is Rs.25,55,396 (\u00a319,950) a year for most courses. 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