Arts University Bournemouth

Arts University Bournemouth (formerly The Arts University College at Bournemouth, AUB), established in 1885 as a specialist institution, is now a leading University offering high quality specialist education in art, design, media and performance across the creative industries. We remain passionate about our subjects and continue to encourage curiosity, risk-taking and adventure in exploring and pushing subject knowledge and its boundaries. The University provides staff and students with a well resourced environment in which to practise to the highest professional standards.

AUB is one of only fifteen higher education institutions in the UK devoted solely to the study of art, design and media. The University has been providing specialist education for over a century and enjoys a strong reputation, both nationally and internationally.

The University is a compact institution with over 3,000 students based on one campus. We are a creative community where both staff and students share a commitment to the disciplines of art, design, media and performance.

Studying at AUB presents many opportunities to engage with the creative spirit that characterises life at the University. Students and staff work in partnership on an innovative programme of professional practice and research, with different disciplines encouraged to work together.

The industry experience and engagement of our academics, and the advice and guidance of our impartial careers service, mean that our students are provided with a wide range of subject-specific and generic advice on employability.

AUB places great importance on student involvement and there are many ways to become involved in University activities, through our system of student representation, and the Students’ Union. Our European Exchange programme can also offer exciting opportunities to study abroad as part of your course.

Whichever course you decide to study, you’ll be part of a vibrant creative community in one of the country’s leading specialist Universities.

 

Location

Bournemouth, England (UK)

  • Top 50 Art University in the UK
  • TEF Gold Award 2021

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Rankings

Rankings Subjects / Topics Resources
Top 50 in the UK Art & Design The Complete University Guide 2025
3rd Hospitality, Event Management and Tourism The Guardian League Table 2024
Top 15 in the UK Creative writing The Guardian League Table 2024
Top 35 in the UK Graphic Design The Guardian League Table 2024
Top 35 in the UK Architecture The Guardian League Table 2024
Top 50 Best Universities in the UK The Complete University Guide 2021
TEF Gold Award Teaching Excellent Framework Ratings 2021
Top Specialist Art and Design University The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021

Why this University

THIS IS AUB. AN ENVIRONMENT TO SHAPE AND BUILD YOUR WORK; TO LEARN, SHARE, PROVOKE AND COLLABORATE.

A creative community for original thinkers and inventive innovative makers where boundaries are pushed and creative alliances formed.

A place from which convention is tested, the landscape altered and creative careers launched. A living, breathing, connected academic environment for creativity.

We are a leading arts university for the creative industries. We relentlessly innovate, collaborate and connect in ways that turn creative talent into careers.

 

Here are five reasons to study at AUB…

  • Excellent Teaching
  • A campus like no other
  • Turning Creativity into Careers
  • Collaboration on every corner
  • AUB Human