Established in 1992, Bournemouth University (also known as BU) is a highly-ranked public university in South West England's Dorset region, United Kingdom. The origin of BU's predecessor Bournemouth Municipal College dates back to the early 1900s, which became Bournemouth College of Technology in the 1970s. BU transformed into a polytechnic institute in 1990. The institution obtained the university status and degree-granting powers under its current name in the year 1992. It has affiliation from the Association of Commonwealth Universities as well as membership of the Florence Network.
Bournemouth University Rankings
- #751-800 World University Ranking - QS 2021
- #401-500 University Ranking - THE (Times Higher Education) 2021
- #86 University Ranking (UK) - The Complete University Guide 2021
- #56 University Rankings - The Guardian 2021
- #904 Global Universities - US News & World Report 2021
Bournemouth University Course Rankings
Bournemouth University Business Courses Ranks
- #176-200 PG Business and Economics - THE (Times Higher Education) 2021
- #69 Business & Management Studies (UK) - The Complete University Guide 2021
- #82 Accounting & Finance Ranking - The Complete University Guide 2021
- #44 Business, Management & Marketing - The Guardian 2021
- #68 Accounting & Finance Rankings - The Guardian 2021
Bournemouth University Engineering Courses Ranks
- #37 Mechanical Engineering Ranking - The Complete University Guide 2018
- #44 Electrical & Electronic Engineering - The Complete University Guide 2018
- #51 Electronic & Electrical Engineering - The Guardian 2021
Bournemouth University Computers Courses Ranks
- #501-600 PG Computers - THE (Times Higher Education) 2021
- #68 Computer Science - The Complete University Guide 2021
Bournemouth University Application Process
Application portal:
- Undergraduate: UCAS or Online application form
- Graduate: UCAS, through BU online application or the Fast Track Application Form
Application fee:
- Undergraduate: UCAS applications cost 20-26 GBP
- Graduate: Not available
Supporting documents:
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- English proficiency test scores
- Reference letters
- Personal statement
- Work experience or Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL)
- Interview or entrance tests
- Other program-specific requirements.
Bournemouth University English Language Proficiency Test Scores
| IELTS (Academic) & IELTS Indicator (until further notice) | TOEFL iBT (including Special Home Edition) | Pearson Test of English (Academic) | Cambridge English: Advanced and Proficiency | Trinity College London ISE II |
| 4.0 (B1) | 0-31 | 36 | 142 | |
| 4.5 | 32-34 | 39 | 147 | |
| 5.0 | 35-45 | 45 | 154 | |
| 5.5 (B2) | 46-59 | 51 | 162 | |
| 6.0 | 60-78 | 54 | 169 | Pass |
| 6.5 | 79-93 | 58 | 176 | Pass |
| 7.0 | 94-101 | 62 | 185 | Pass |
