Arts University Bournemouth

Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is a specialist art and design university in Bournemouth, England, ranked #2 art and design specialist in the UK by both The Times Good University Guide and The Guardian University Guide 2026, and the top specialist art and design university outside London. AUB offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate taught and research degrees across art, design, architecture, fashion, film, animation, performance, photography and creative writing. Research degrees (MPhil/PhD) are validated by University of the Arts London (UAL). Professional programmes include Architecture accredited by RIBA and ARB. AUB reports that 92% of its graduates are in work or further education (UK full-time undergraduates, 15 months after graduating in 2023).