Bournemouth University (BU) is a public university located in Bournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom. Established in 1992, its origins date back to the early 20th century. The university offers 150+ undergraduate and 100+ postgraduate and doctoral programs across fields like business, media, health sciences, engineering, and tourism.

BU is known for its strong industry connections, emphasis on practical learning (placements), and focus on sustainability and student well-being.

🌍 Rankings of Bournemouth University

📊 Global & UK Rankings (Latest Available)

• Top 500 globally (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026)
• 41st in the UK (THE 2026)
• 401–500 globally band (THE World Rankings 2026)
• 295th in Europe (QS Europe Rankings 2026)
• 56th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025)

📚 Other Ranking Sources

• #941 worldwide (EduRank 2025)
• #76 in the UK (EduRank 2025)
• #745 globally (Webometrics 2025)

👉 These differences occur because each ranking uses different criteria (research, teaching, reputation, etc.).