Bournemouth University is a public university established in 1992. The QS World University Rankings 2024 rated it #731–740. According to the Guardian University Guide 2024, it ranks 99th. Moreover, it comes 81st in the Times University Guide 2024. With an overall score of 4.0 stars, Bournemouth University is rated 401 in Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings. It is especially well-known for its media programs, and BU is acknowledged as the UK’s only Centre for Excellence in Media Practice. The admittance rate at Bournemouth University is 51 percent.
Entry Requirements: Undergraduate
High School: Higher Secondary (HSC) Certificate/Intermediate students who have finished a one-year foundation program, like the BU International Foundation Certificate, are not eligible for immediate admittance.
A-level: AAB– BBC
International Baccalaureate: An overall score of 28 – 31 points.
Postgraduate
Students who have completed a one-year foundation program, such as the BU International Foundation Certificate, yet hold a Higher Secondary (HSC) Certificate or Intermediate, are not eligible for instant entry.
English Language Requirements: Undergraduate
IELTS: 6.0 total with no less than 5.5 in each component.
TOEFL: 92 total with a minimum score of 19 in writing, listening, and reading and 20 in speaking
Postgraduate
IELTS: 6.5 total (with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four component scores
TOEFL: 100 overall with a minimum score of 20 in writing, listening, and reading and 20 in speaking
Bournemouth University fees
Undergraduate
Arts Degree: 16,500
Business Degree: 16,250
Engineering Degree: 16,500
Law: 16,250
Nursing: 16,500
Physiotherapy: 16,500
Psychology: 16,250
Science Degree: 16,500
Postgraduate
Arts Degree: 14,250-£16,000
Architecture: 14,250-£16,000
Business Degree: 14,250-£16,000
Engineering Degree: 14,250-£16,000
Education 14,250-£16,000
Health Sciences: 16,000
Law: 16,000
Science Degree: 16,000
Engineering Management: 16,000
Project Management: 16,000
Renewable Energy: 16,000
Environmental Science: 16,000
Environmental Engineering: 16,000
Data Science: 16,000
MBA: 16,250
Psychology: 16,000
Nursing: 16,000
Physiotherapy: 16,000
Public health: 16,000
MPH: 16,000
Bournemouth University scholarship
BU Sport Scholarship
| Entry | For classes beginning in January 2025 and September 2024. Scholarships are non-transferable. |
| Eligibility | • Any candidate enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program offered by BU • Perform well on the athletic field and have the drive to advance both academically and athletically. |
| Value | £500 to £5,000 |
| Number available | 45-50 |
| Need to fill in an application | Yes |
| Application deadline | If your course begins in September, the deadline is August 31; if it begins in January, the deadline is November 30. |
- High-level athletes wishing to attend BU for undergraduate or graduate study are eligible for the BU Sport Scholarship. The purpose of the scholarship is to give you the financial support you require to further your athletic skills.
- Up to £5,000 in funding can be applied for, and the funds can be used for coaching, equipment, competition registration fees, travel costs, or support services.
You will be required to participate in our trial process and undergo evaluation by our coach in order to be considered for a BU Sport Scholarship.
BU Music scholarships
| Entry | For classes beginning in January 2025 and September 2024. Scholarships are non-transferable. |
| Eligibility | Anybody wishing to enroll full-time in a graduate or undergraduate program at BUYou have to be able to show that you are an accomplished musician or vocalist and that you have participated in group activities. |
| Value | Free music lessons are provided to music scholars, along with other in-kind benefits including test expenses and help with music purchases. This works out to about £600 a year. |
| Need to fill in an application | yes |
| Application deadline | If your course begins in September, the deadline is August 31; if it begins in January, the deadline is November 30. If funds are available, late applications can be taken into consideration. |
- Two references will need to be cited in your application. Referees can be anyone who is qualified to write about your musical ability, such as your ensemble conductor, director of music, music teacher, vocal/instrumental coach, etc. The online reference form must be filled out and submitted by them.
Scholarships will be given for your first year of study and may be renewed if you continue to meet the requirements in later years.
