Arts University Bournemouth

Established in 1885, Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is a leading specialist institution in the UK dedicated to the creative industries. Located on a beautiful single-campus site between Bournemouth and Poole, it fosters a unique collaborative environment where architects, filmmakers, designers, and performers work side by side. Arts University Bournemouth is a distinguished specialist university focused entirely on art, design, media, and performance. With a community of approximately 3,000 students, the university is small enough to be personal but large enough to offer world-class, industry-standard facilities.

Its one-campus philosophy encourages cross-disciplinary collaboration, mimicking the real-world creative industry where different skill sets must integrate to produce professional work. The university is home to the renowned Bournemouth Film School and features the iconic Drawing Studio, designed by Professor Sir Peter Cook. AUB has a strong reputation for employability, with over 90% of graduates entering the workforce or continuing their studies shortly after graduation. Its teaching approach is studio-based and practice-led, ensuring students develop a professional portfolio alongside their academic degree. In 2023, AUB was awarded a Silver rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), reflecting its high-quality student experience and outcomes.