About Bournemouth University
Naturally grounded. Instinctively ambitious.
Bournemouth University (BU) is a university shaped by our place. Naturally open, coastal, and creative, we’re part of a community that’s always looking forward. A vibrant yet laid-back community of surf sessions, outdoor adventures, cafés, culture, and people who’ll keep you grounded while the horizon keeps you curious.
Feeling like yourself is part of succeeding at BU. Before you even arrive, you’ll have access to information about clubs, societies, sport and events, helping you find your people early and settle in faster. Support at BU is easy to find and designed to fit around real life. From wellbeing and medical services to faith, childcare and AskBU support, help is always close by – with arts, music, sport and culture giving you space to feel good and get more out of your time here.
A campus equipped for success
BU’s campuses are built to support how you actually study. From quiet zones to collaborative tech-enabled spaces, you’ve got the freedom to work solo, team up, or switch it up depending on what you need that day. Whether you’re based in the town-centre Lansdowne Campus or the green, self-contained Talbot Campus, everything’s designed to help you learn your way
National impact
From media to healthcare, business to tech and environment to ethics we help power the people who keep the country moving.
Global reach
Our ideas, research and graduates don’t stop at the shoreline. From Oscar-winning graduates to breakthroughs in cyber security and disaster response, we’re here to equip you with the skills and experience to build a career anywhere in the world.
— We’re 41st overall in the UK Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026.
— 18 years of being a Fairtrade university.
— EcoCampus Platinum award holder since 2016
Find out more about BU at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/international or search for us across social media channels as Bournemouth University International.
About Bournemouth University
Naturally grounded. Instinctively ambitious.
Bournemouth University (BU) is a university shaped by our place. Naturally open, coastal, and creative, we’re part of a community that’s always looking forward. A vibrant yet laid-back community of surf sessions, outdoor adventures, cafés, culture, and people who’ll keep you grounded while the horizon keeps you curious.
Feeling like yourself is part of succeeding at BU. Before you even arrive, you’ll have access to information about clubs, societies, sport and events, helping you find your people early and settle in faster. Support at BU is easy to find and designed to fit around real life. From wellbeing and medical services to faith, childcare and AskBU support, help is always close by – with arts, music, sport and culture giving you space to feel good and get more out of your time here.
A campus equipped for success
BU’s campuses are built to support how you actually study. From quiet zones to collaborative tech-enabled spaces, you’ve got the freedom to work solo, team up, or switch it up depending on what you need that day. Whether you’re based in the town-centre Lansdowne Campus or the green, self-contained Talbot Campus, everything’s designed to help you learn your way
National impact
From media to healthcare, business to tech and environment to ethics we help power the people who keep the country moving.
Global reach
Our ideas, research and graduates don’t stop at the shoreline. From Oscar-winning graduates to breakthroughs in cyber security and disaster response, we’re here to equip you with the skills and experience to build a career anywhere in the world.
— We’re 41st overall in the UK Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026.
— 18 years of being a Fairtrade university.
— EcoCampus Platinum award holder since 2016
Find out more about BU at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/international or search for us across social media channels as Bournemouth University International.
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Rankings & Ratings
Bournemouth University is one of the top Public universities in Poole, United Kingdom. It is ranked #801-850 in QS World University Rankings 2027.
QS World University Rankings
- 2018#701-750
- 2019#701-750
- 2020#701-750
- 2021#751-800
- 2022#751-800
- 2023#801-1000
- 2024#731-740
- 2025#771-780
- 2026#801-850
- 2027#801-850
QS World University Rankings
- 2018#701-750
- 2019#701-750
- 2020#701-750
- 2021#751-800
- 2022#751-800
- 2023#801-1000
- 2024#731-740
- 2025#771-780
- 2026#801-850
- 2027#801-850
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