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Bournemouth University
(BU)
About
Bournemouth University is a public university in Bournemouth, England, with its main campus situated in neighbouring Poole. The university was founded in 1992; however, the origins of its predecessor date back to the early 1900s.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 401 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 23 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 15,605
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 19.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 24%
- Female : Male
- 54 : 46
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 9 | 184.7 | 2025 |
| Nursing | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Ecology | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
QS
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality & Leisure Management | 30 | 56.6 | 2026 |
| Archaeology | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 451-500 | - | 2022 |
| Business & Management Studies | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Economics | 251–300 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 301–400 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 301–400 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 401–500 | 33.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 29.3 | 2026 |
US News
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences and Public Health | 278 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =498 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =566 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =857 | 44.9 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Bournemouth University?
Bournemouth University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 801-850, THE Rank 401–500, ARWU Rank 801-900, US News Rank =797.
When was Bournemouth University founded?
Bournemouth University was founded in 1992.
What are the top subjects at Bournemouth University?
Top subjects at Bournemouth University include: Hospitality & Tourism Management, Hospitality & Leisure Management, Nursing, Archaeology, Communication & Media Studies.
Where is Bournemouth University located?
Bournemouth University is located in Poole, United Kingdom.