Arts University Bournemouth

Arts University Bournemouth is one of the leading professional art universities dedicated to turning creativity into careers. Established in 1885, AUB is a creative community where students and staff come together to innovate, collaborate and connect across art, design, media and performance.

Our industry-standard studios, workshops and award-winning drawing studio are complemented by Bournemouth’s rich mixture of beaches, nightlife and culture. No creative subject stands alone at AUB. Collaborations extend beyond our courses into the wider world. Our students go on to work with some of the biggest names in the creative industries, building on opportunities created whilst studying at AUB.

Key Facts

• 98% of our graduates were employed or in further study within six months of graduating (2017 DLHE Survey).
• We were awarded the Gold standard rating by the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
• AUB was voted the highest-ranked modern university in the South West by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018.
• BA (Hons) Costume and Performance Design course has been recognised as a centre of excellence by The Queen’s Anniversary Prize 2017.
• AUB is a Top 50 University (49th in the UK, The Guardian University Guide 2019).
• 1st place for career prospects for Art,Fashion and Textiles and for Film Production and Photography (The Guardian University Guide 2019).