About the university
Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is a specialist public university for art, design, media and performance on the south coast of England. It grew out of the Bournemouth and Poole College of Art and Design and now teaches more than 30 undergraduate courses across three schools, including the Bournemouth Film School.
AUB is known for animation, film production, games art, visual effects, fashion, architecture and illustration. Courses use live briefs, industry patrons and an optional placement year. The university says 92% of its graduates are in employment or further education.
For Indian students, the appeal is a focused creative campus with one flat international fee: £19,950 a year for most bachelor's and master's courses in 2027/28, fixed for the length of the course. Overseas students can apply for a scholarship of up to £5,000 (undergraduate, first year) or up to £3,000 (postgraduate).
The campus sits between Bournemouth and Poole on the south coast, and one hall is a five-minute walk from Bournemouth town centre.
- Type
- Public specialist arts, design, media and performance university
- Schools
- Art, Design and Architecture; Fashion and Creative Industries Management; Bournemouth Film School
- Courses
- 30+ undergraduate courses plus postgraduate and short courses
- International community
- Students and staff from over 60 countries
- Campus
- Single campus between Bournemouth and Poole, with halls on campus and in Bournemouth town centre
- Intakes
- September (most on-campus master's courses next run from September 2027)
Rankings
Complete University Guide (UK) 2027
=72nd of 130 UK universities
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- £19,950
- Duration
- Full time from September (see the course page for length)
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (at least 5.5 in each band)
- Postgraduate
MA Visual Effects and Photorealistic Computer Graphics
- Fee / year
- £22,000
- Duration
- Full time from September 2027 (see the course page for length)
- Intakes
- September 2027
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (at least 5.5 in each band)
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- £19,950
- Duration
- Full time or part time from September 2027 (subject to validation)
- Intakes
- September 2027
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (at least 5.5 in each band)
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- £19,950
- Duration
- Full time from September 2027 (no September 2026 intake)
- Intakes
- September 2027
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (at least 5.5 in each band)
- Postgraduate
MA Innovation and Creative Entrepreneurship
- Fee / year
- £19,950
- Duration
- Full time from September 2027
- Intakes
- September 2027
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (at least 5.5 in each band)
- Postgraduate
Master of Architecture (Part 2 RIBA/ARB)
- Fee / year
- £19,950
- Duration
- 2 years (full time)
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (at least 5.5 in each band)
- Undergraduate
BA (Hons) Animation Production
- Fee / year
- £19,950
- Duration
- 3 years full time (up to 5 with foundation and placement years)
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (at least 5.5 in each band)
- Undergraduate
BA (Hons) Games Art and Design
- Fee / year
- £19,950
- Duration
- 3 or 4 years (full time)
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (at least 5.5 in each band)
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (GBP) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA Animation Production | Full time from September (see the course page for length) | £19,950 | ≈ ₹24.3 lakh |
| MA Visual Effects and Photorealistic Computer Graphics | Full time from September 2027 (see the course page for length) | £22,000 | ≈ ₹26.8 lakh |
| MA User Experience (UX/UI) | Full time or part time from September 2027 (subject to validation) | £19,950 | ≈ ₹24.3 lakh |
| MA Graphic Design | Full time from September 2027 (no September 2026 intake) | £19,950 | ≈ ₹24.3 lakh |
| MA Innovation and Creative Entrepreneurship | Full time from September 2027 | £19,950 | ≈ ₹24.3 lakh |
| Master of Architecture (Part 2 RIBA/ARB) | 2 years (full time) | £19,950 | ≈ ₹24.3 lakh |
| BA (Hons) Animation Production | 3 years full time (up to 5 with foundation and placement years) | £19,950 | ≈ ₹24.3 lakh |
| BA (Hons) Games Art and Design | 3 or 4 years (full time) | £19,950 | ≈ ₹24.3 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Arts University Bournemouth with similar universities in the UK.
Scholarships
- Undergraduate (2027/28 entry) and postgraduate (January or September 2027 start), on campus
International Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships
Value: Up to £5,000 for undergraduates (first year only); up to £3,000 for postgraduates
Eligibility: Overseas fee payers with an offer who return the scholarship form, emailed after the offer, by the deadline. Cannot be combined with another AUB award. First come, first served.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate
Early Payment Fee Waiver
Value: A fee waiver for paying fees in full by the deadline (amount on the AUB page)
Eligibility: Students who have accepted their offer; available for every year of study.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Postgraduate
Chevening Scholarship
Value: Fully funded
Eligibility: Set by the Chevening programme.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- 65% in Class 12 from CBSE, CISCE, Maharashtra, Delhi, Tamil Nadu or West Bengal boards.
- The Integrated Foundation Year or Foundation Diploma needs 55% in Class 12 and 55% in Class 10 (including maths) from the same boards.
- Most creative courses also look at a portfolio; see AUB's portfolio guidelines.
Postgraduate
- Usually a BA (Hons) degree at 2:1 or above, or an equivalent qualification.
- Most on-campus MA courses next start in September 2027.
- A portfolio is normally part of the application for design and media courses.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
- Degree certificate and transcripts (for master's)
- Portfolio
- Personal statement
- English test score, or Class 12 English marks where accepted
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each band for bachelor's and on-campus master's (MA, M.Arch) from September 2027 |
| PTE Academic | 64 overall with at least 59 in each section |
| TOEFL iBT | 80 overall (18 in writing, listening and reading, 19 in speaking); home edition not accepted |
| LanguageCert Academic | 65 overall with 60 or above in each section |
| Indian Class 12 English | 70% or above from CBSE, CISCE, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu or West Bengal boards, completed within five years of the course start |
Accommodation and living costs
AUB has three halls: Campus Halls (299 rooms on campus), Madeira Road Halls (five minutes' walk from Bournemouth town centre) and Home Park Halls (en suites and studios, with a gym and cinema). Rent includes bills except a TV licence, a £250 deposit is due when booking and rent is paid termly. AUB does not publish hall prices in the page text we could read, so check the halls page for current rates.
| Item | In GBP | Approx. in rupees |
|---|
Campus and location
AUB has a single campus between Bournemouth and Poole, with studios, workshops and an on-site gallery.
- Studios for art, design, media and performance courses.
- On-site gallery.
- Bournemouth Film School is part of the university.
- Halls on campus and in Bournemouth town centre, staffed 24/7.
Careers and graduate outcomes
AUB courses include live briefs, industry patrons and an optional placement year. After graduating you can apply for the UK Graduate visa; see our UK guide for the rules.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Graduates in employment or further education | 92% (year not stated) | AUB About Us page |
Studying in the UK
Visa rules, work rights and living costs apply to every university in the UK. Our country guide covers them in detail:
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FAQs
What are AUB's fees for Indian students?
For 2027/28 most bachelor's and master's courses cost £19,950 a year, fixed for the length of the course. MA Visual Effects and Photorealistic Computer Graphics costs £22,000, and master's courses add a £500 registration fee.
Does AUB accept Class 12 English?
Yes, 70% or above in Class 12 English from CBSE, CISCE, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu or West Bengal boards, taken within five years of the course start.
Is there a scholarship for international students?
Yes. Overseas fee payers with an offer can apply for up to £5,000 (undergraduate, first year only) or up to £3,000 (postgraduate). AUB emails the form after your offer.
Do I need a portfolio?
Most AUB creative courses ask for a portfolio. Check the portfolio guidelines and the course page before you apply.
Sources
- AUB: undergraduate fees (opens in a new tab)
- AUB: postgraduate fees (opens in a new tab)
- AUB: international scholarships (opens in a new tab)
- AUB: English language requirements (opens in a new tab)
- AUB: India page (opens in a new tab)
- AUB: halls of residence (opens in a new tab)
- AUB: About Us (opens in a new tab)
- AUB: postgraduate courses (opens in a new tab)
- Complete University Guide 2027 league table (opens in a new tab)
Official website: aub.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)
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