Welcoming students from the United States of America

We are always happy to welcome new American students onto our undergraduate, postgraduate, research and top-up courses.

We have a large community of international students at BU – currently 1,600 students from around 135 different countries. Our dedicated team can help you with your application to study at BU, or you can speak to our representatives in the United States of America who can offer assistance with your application.

Study in a stunning coastal location

An aerial shot of Bournemouth, capturing much of the town, with the beach and sea on the horizon

Located on the south coast of England, Bournemouth University is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty less than two hours from central London by train. We are a green, safe and friendly town welcoming students from many countries.

Famous for its seven-mile stretch of award-winning sandy beaches, the town is also a thriving hub for a number of industries including the creative, financial and tourism sectors. The New Forest National Park is on our doorstep and the Jurassic Coast (which is a World Heritage site) is just a short drive away.

View the online version of our Bournemouth University United States of America Country Guide 2023/24. This can also be downloaded as a pdf (10.6mb).

Talbot Campus as viewed from an upper floor of Poole House

Bournemouth House on our Lansdowne Campus

The Bournemouth Gateway Building is the new home of the Faculty of Health & Social Sciences. Its 10,000 square metres of space provides a unified base for the faculty’s education, research and office activities, which previously took place across several buildings in the Lansdowne area

Corfe Castle, which stands above the village of the same name on the Isle of Purbeck, close to Bournemouth and Poole

Alumni - Further study - Two people on pier

Why BU?

Top70

BU is ranked by THE World University Rankings (2022) as one of the top 70 Young Universities

11km

of award-winning sandy beaches

£3.5m

Over 4,400 students were awarded a bursary or scholarship in 2021/22, worth £3.5 million

Information for American students

Academic entry requirements

BU International College Foundation Certificates

You can undertake a Foundation Certificate before going on to an undergraduate course if you have successfully completed 12 years of schooling in the USA. Visit: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/internationalcollege

Undergraduate courses (Bachelor’s degree)

To send your results through the College Board, you will need to select Bournemouth University's Designated Institution code, which is 7427. BU ACT College code is 3798.

You can apply to study a Bachelor’s degree from year one if you hold a High School Graduation Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0, plus at least one of the following:

SAT Reasoning tests

SATR tests are accepted only on courses in which all subjects are considered. You will need a combined score between 1200 and 1300. The required score will vary according to the course applied for.

American College Tests

ACT tests are accepted only on courses in which all subjects are considered. You will need a combined score between 24 and 26, depending on the course applied for.

Advanced Placement tests

AP tests are required on courses which list required or relevant subjects. You will need 2 or 3 tests and the required score per subject will range between 3 and 5, depending on the course applied for. Additional tests such as SATR or ACT will support your application. If you apply for a course which requires AP tests but are unable to take the tests, please contact the International Admissions Team on [email protected] to discuss your options.

Postgraduate courses (Master’s degree)

You will need to have successfully completed a US Bachelor’s (Honours) degree in a relevant subject to be considered for a taught postgraduate degree at BU.

Research programmes

You need a Master’s degree to be considered for a BU research programme.

Some courses may require specific or additional entry requirements. To find out more visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses

Fees

Level of Study	January 2023 entry (GBP) per year	September 2023 & January 2024 entry (GBP) per year
Undergraduate (F/T)		£16,250 - £17,595
Placement year	£1,850	£1,850
Postgraduate (F/T)	£12,000–£16,000	£14,500-£16,500
MBA (F/T)	£16,250	£16,250
Research (F/T) Library-based	£16,000	£17,000
Research (F/T) Laboratory-based	£18,000	£19,000

Scholarships

Funding Support for US students

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What our students and alumni say

I chose Bournemouth University because of the quality of the teaching, the highly qualified lecturers and the enormous amount of help offered to international students. The 11- hour journey from California was all worth it.

BU was unique with its wide range of work placements, which allowed me to apply my knowledge and gain work experience in real-world settings! BU offers automatic assessment for an Academic Excellence Scholarship.

BU became my first choice with the wide variety of postgraduate programmes. The Students’ Union provides endless events and societies and the opportunity to experience new cultures.

Welcome to Bournemouth University

Welcoming students from the United States of America

Study in a stunning coastal location

Why BU?