Bournemouth University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #901 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #364 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #74 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #60 of 131 | In England |
| #1 of 2 | In Poole |
| #120 of 1,041 | For Intellectual Property and Patent Law |
| Top50% | For 146 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 14,293
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.bournemouth.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 55%*
* Bournemouth University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Level passes supported by 3 General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE)/General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary ('O') level passes; 3 Advanced ('A') level passes supported by 1 GCSE/GCE. 'O' level; BTEC or SCOTVEC National Certificate or Diploma, or equivalent. For non-native English speakers a minimum IELTS (academic) 6.0 or equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to July (October - December; January-March; April-July) |
| Enrollment | 14,293 |
| Full time employee | 595 |
| Student:staff ratio | 24:1 |
Research profile
Bournemouth University is a world-class research university with 17,868 scientific papers published and 421,749 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Biology, Medicine, Sociology, Engineering, and Psychology.
Bournemouth University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 47 | 48 |
| 1994 | 39 | 70 |
| 1995 | 71 | 97 |
| 1996 | 73 | 131 |
| 1997 | 100 | 174 |
| 1998 | 91 | 255 |
| 1999 | 137 | 350 |
| 2000 | 154 | 427 |
| 2001 | 140 | 534 |
| 2002 | 185 | 936 |
| 2003 | 245 | 1176 |
| 2004 | 241 | 1415 |
| 2005 | 227 | 1902 |
| 2006 | 257 | 2394 |
| 2007 | 383 | 2945 |
| 2008 | 348 | 3457 |
| 2009 | 419 | 4534 |
| 2010 | 517 | 5616 |
| 2011 | 483 | 6598 |
| 2012 | 570 | 8327 |
| 2013 | 722 | 10023 |
| 2014 | 750 | 11898 |
| 2015 | 887 | 13456 |
| 2016 | 1026 | 15618 |
| 2017 | 1094 | 18307 |
| 2018 | 1092 | 22310 |
| 2019 | 1159 | 27922 |
| 2020 | 1296 | 35239 |
| 2021 | 1195 | 42864 |
| 2022 | 1156 | 44121 |
| 2023 | 1166 | 49428 |
| 2024 | 940 | 50200 |
| 2025 | 638 | 44826 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Bournemouth University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Annual Tuition Cost (GBP) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate (UK/EU) | £9,250 |
| Undergraduate (International) | £15,000 - £16,000 |
| Postgraduate (UK/EU) | £6,000 - £9,000 |
| Postgraduate (International) | £14,000 - £16,000 |
Bournemouth University has on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Bournemouth University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Doctorate | Biology, Computer Science, Design, Ecology, Education, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Finance, Health Sciences, Hotel Management, Journalism, Law, Marketing, Psychology, Technology, Tourism |
|---|
Bournemouth University alumni
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Jane Austen
- Occupations
- novelistshort story writerwriter
- Biography
-
Jane Austen was an English writer known primarily for her six novels, which implicitly interpret, critique, and comment on the English landed gentry at the end of the 18th century.
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David Amess
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Sir David Anthony Andrew Amess was a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for 38 years, serving Southend West from 1997 until his murder in 2021. He previously served as MP for Basildon from 1983 to 1997. A member of the Conservative Party, he was a Catholic with socially conservative political views, and was in favour of Britain leaving the European Union.
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Hayu
- Enrolled in Bournemouth University
- 2005-2009 graduated with Bachelor of Science (Honours)
- Biography
-
Princess Hayu of Yogyakarta is daughter of Sultan Hamengkubuwono X of Yogyakarta and his consort, Ratu Hemas.
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Chalita Yaemwannang
- Occupations
- model
- Biography
-
Chalita Yaemwannang, nickname Lita (Thai: ลิต้า) (born 21 April 1988 in Bangkok) is a Thai beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Universe Thailand 2013 and represented her country at Miss Universe 2013.
Bournemouth University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Science and Technology | Anthropology, Archaeology, Biological and Life Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Geography, Heritage Preservation, Industrial Design, Psychology, Sound Engineering (Acoustics), Technology |
|---|---|
| School : Business | Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Taxation |
| School : Health and Social Care | Midwifery, Nursing, Nutrition, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Social Work |
| School : Media | Journalism, Marketing, Mass Communication, Media Studies |
| School : Tourism | Cooking and Catering, Hotel and Restaurant, Leisure Studies, Sports, Tourism |
General information
| Alternative names | BU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1992 |
| Motto | Discere Mutari Est |
Location and contacts
| Address | Poole House, Fern Barrow Poole, BH12 5BB United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 145,000 |