BU is a bright and vibrant university with a strong focus on academic excellence, world class research and fantastic graduate employability.

Bournemouth University has more than 19,000 students and we are ranked as one of the top 77 young universities in the world (THE Young University Rankings 2021), but our ambition doesn’t stop there.

Our purpose is to inspire learning, advance knowledge and enrich society.  Our vision of Fusion brings together the key elements of education, research and practice, creating something which is greater than the sum of its parts. Through the impact of our research and education, and the contribution of our staff, students and graduates, we are able to make a difference to the world we live in.

Our students experience the benefits of Fusion, learning from those with experience in industry or practice, working on real world problems and applying research skills  We work closely with employers, practitioners and professional organisations across BU. This supports graduate employability as well as informing our research. 88% of Bournemouth University students are in work or further study six months after graduating at undergraduate level and 90% at postgraduate level.