Arts University Bournemouth

The Arts University Bournemouth was instituted in 1885 with the aim to deliver high-quality, specialised education in art, design, media, and performance. It was established as a specialty institution and today, it is considered one of the premier universities in the creative industries. The University has evolved immensely to include Science, Design, and Technology and in 2012, it became a comprehensive university with a focus on art, performance, innovation, and media in the creative industries. It boasts of a lovely 9-acre campus with 19 cutting-edge buildings that house academic facilities, administrative offices, specialised workshops, workspaces, and recreational areas. It offers courses at the undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, and research levels, as well as a variety of short courses. It offers approximately 20 undergraduate and ten graduate courses in two faculties: Art and Design and Media and Performance. It is a university that never stops innovating, collaborating, and connecting in ways that help creative people transform their ideas into professions. There are multiple lecture halls, seminar halls, boardrooms, and networking rooms on the campus, all of which are outfitted with the necessary technology and equipment. The library combines a variety of written and electronic materials, as well as approximately 50,000 books. The Arts University of Bournemouth houses a Students' Union that hosts over 30 organisations and societies devoted to keeping students inspired and enthusiastic through various individual, rational, social, and other activities.

• Arts University Bournemouth provides a well-resourced environment for teachers and students to practice to the highest professional standards. 
• Students have access to a variety of industry-standard facilities while at the University, such as dancing studios, drawing studios, workshops, printmaking rooms, and a gallery that portrays the work of artists and designers from across the world for inspiration.
• Bournemouth is at least 20% cheaper than London for living and studying, with the added benefit of being right on the seaside with ten miles of sandy beach. 
• The Arts University Bournemouth is among the UK's most prominent and well-known higher education institutions, having a domestic and international reputation for offering high-quality, industry-relevant creative programs. 
• University also offers a variety of seminars to help students gain the skills and information they need to advance their careers.
• AUB's student body is multi-cultural and multinational, with a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment. 
• AUB has strong relationships with industry as a specialised f educational institution with a great track record for developing skills-based competencies in art, design, media, and performance.

Career Services

The Careers & Employability team at the University is being instituted to help students at every stage of their professional development, both in University and after graduation. Every year, students host a number of events with the University alumni and industry experts with the hopes of assisting students in making informed career decisions and developing competence and experience when contacting customers or industry employers. 

Success Rate

The Arts University of Bournemouth has received a 'Gold' rating in the 'Teaching Excellence Framework' ranking. The University is constantly ranked as one of the top best universities in the UK for graduate accomplishment as per the findings of Times Higher Education which was issued in September 2018. Additionally, the University has a 98% employment rate and is now the UK's number one specialty university for employability.

Notable Alumni

The alumni's include:

1. Simon Beaufoy: Screenwriter of Slumdog Millionaire and 127 Hours

2. Katrina Tang: Professional Photographer and Videographer

3. Nick Knight: Fashion Photographer

Student Services

The University has a Student Advice service where students get help with funding; bursaries and hardship grants, as well as all other questions, are answered about living in the community, such as local travel and transportation, local amenities, and general information. The Student Advice can provide advice and Guidance on any practical housing issue, including information regarding halls of residence, including the application the procedure, Guidance and assistance in locating private rental housing, and more.

Accommodation

have a variety of Halls of Residence to choose from, each offering something different from being right on campus to being in the heart of the city to being in the quiet of residential streets. From modern self-contained studio flats to more traditional en-suite rooms in cluster flats or shared living houses, there is something for everyone.

Medical Services

At the Arts University of Bournemouth each week, Student Services collaborates with the nearby Village Surgery to give a dedicated medical surgery . In addition to this, on Tuesday lunchtime, the nurse practitioner conducts surgery on campus. 

Sports Facilities and Club

All students on campus, who want to stay active or have an interest in sports can participate in sports through the University's SportBU service. All the students, university personnel, and the local community can take advantage of the University's outstanding facilities, activities, and sports.