The Arts University Bournemouth: international student trends
Non-UK enrolment, international share, and the top countries of domicile for students at The Arts University Bournemouth. Source: HESA/Jisc, 2024/25 release. Part of our UK international student statistics.
The Arts University Bournemouth enrolled 505 international students in 2024/25, making up 13.5% of the student body (down 14.4% over five years).
International enrolment over time
| Year | International students | Total students | International share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 430 | 2,955 | 14.6% |
| 2015/16 | 475 | 3,240 | 14.7% |
| 2016/17 | 530 | 3,315 | 16% |
| 2017/18 | 525 | 3,490 | 15% |
| 2018/19 | 560 | 3,385 | 16.5% |
| 2019/20 | 590 | 3,445 | 17.1% |
| 2020/21 | 575 | 3,520 | 16.3% |
| 2021/22 | 580 | 3,725 | 15.6% |
| 2022/23 | 580 | 3,890 | 14.9% |
| 2023/24 | 570 | 3,960 | 14.4% |
| 2024/25 | 505 | 3,740 | 13.5% |
Top countries of domicile
| Country | Latest students | Change |
|---|---|---|
| China | 90 | +125% |
| India | 65 | +225% |
| United States | 45 | +125% |
| Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China) | 25 | +150% |
| Iceland | 15 | +50% |
| Japan | 15 | +0% |
Want to know what The Arts University Bournemouth graduates go on to earn? See graduate outcomes at The Arts University Bournemouth.
Methodology & attribution
Source: HESA/Jisc (hesa.ac.uk). International = non-UK country of domicile. Figures aggregated from country-of-domicile rows and rounded by HESA to the nearest 5, so small counts are approximate. 2024/25 release.
Frequently asked questions
How many international students does The Arts University Bournemouth have?
HESA/Jisc data (2024/25 release) shows The Arts University Bournemouth enrolled 505 international (non-UK domiciled) students in 2024/25. The table above shows the year-by-year trend.
What share of The Arts University Bournemouth's students are international?
International students made up 13.5% of the student body at The Arts University Bournemouth in the latest HESA release, up from earlier years shown in the chart above.
Is international enrolment at The Arts University Bournemouth growing?
International enrolment at The Arts University Bournemouth has fallen by 14.4% over the five-year period covered by the latest HESA data.
Which countries do most of The Arts University Bournemouth's international students come from?
China is the largest source country for international students at The Arts University Bournemouth, per HESA/Jisc country-of-domicile data. The table above lists the top source countries and how they've changed.
Can international graduates from The Arts University Bournemouth work in the UK after finishing?
Yes. Graduates of any UK university that holds a Student-sponsor licence, including The Arts University Bournemouth, can apply for the Graduate visa (2 years for bachelor's/master's, 3 years for PhD) without needing a job offer. To stay longer, a graduate typically switches to the Skilled Worker route with a sponsoring employer.
When is HESA international enrolment data refreshed?
HESA/Jisc publishes "Where students study" data once a year. We refresh this page from the new release shortly after it's published.