The Arts University Bournemouth
Dorset · UKPRN 10000385
Sponsor Licence Status
Checked against the Home Office register on 9 September 2026.
verifiedOn the sponsor registerThis institution can issue the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) you need for a Student visa application.
Quick Facts
- Official website
- aub.ac.uk
- Address
- 7 Fern Barrow
Poole
Dorset
Bh12 5Hh - UKPRN
- 10000385 · UKRLP record
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How The Arts University Bournemouth compares
With 3,740 enrolled students, The Arts University Bournemouth is the 136th largest of the 304 UK higher education providers in the HESA statistics we track — putting it in the top 45% by size. The student body is 68% female and 27% male.
What “Track Record” status means for you
The Arts University Bournemouth holds Student Sponsor – Track Record status, the strongest rating on the register. It is given to sponsors with a sustained history of immigration compliance and low visa refusal rates. In practice this can work in your favour: track-record sponsors are permitted to assess your English language ability themselves rather than requiring a Secure English Language Test, and applicants sponsored by them are more often placed under the differentiation arrangements, which means financial and qualification documents may not need to be submitted up front. You must still genuinely meet every requirement — the Home Office can ask for the evidence at any point.
About The Arts University Bournemouth
The Arts University Bournemouth is a UK higher education provider based in Dorset, with around 3,740 enrolled students according to the latest HESA data, making it a smaller, more specialised higher education provider.
It currently holds a Home Office student sponsor licence with Student Sponsor - Track Record status on the Student route, which means international students can obtain a CAS and apply for a UK Student visa to study here. Check the live status above before accepting any offer, as the register changes regularly.
Compare more options in our full sponsor list or see every licensed sponsor in Dorset. To budget for your application, try the visa fee calculator.
Money you need to show for a course at The Arts University Bournemouth
The Arts University Bournemouth sits outside London, so the lower maintenance figure applies: £1,171 per month for up to nine months (a maximum of £10,539), plus one academic year of tuition fees. That is £13,761 − £10,539 = £3,222 less than a London course requires. See the financial requirements guide for the 28-day rule and which accounts qualify.
Those are the funds you must hold, separate from what you pay: the visa application costs £558 and the Immigration Health Surcharge £776 for each year of your course. Work out your own total with the fee calculator.
The Arts University Bournemouth: frequently asked questions
Is The Arts University Bournemouth a licensed student visa sponsor?
Yes. The Arts University Bournemouth appears on the Home Office register of licensed student sponsors with Student Sponsor - Track Record status on the Student route, so it can issue a CAS for a UK Student visa application. We re-check the register every day; this page was last verified on 9 September 2026.
How many students study at The Arts University Bournemouth?
Around 3,740 students are enrolled according to the latest HESA statistics, making it the 136th largest of the 304 UK providers we track.
How much money do I need to study at The Arts University Bournemouth?
You must show £1,171 per month for up to nine months (maximum £10,539) plus one year of tuition fees, because The Arts University Bournemouth is outside London.
Where is The Arts University Bournemouth located?
The Arts University Bournemouth is based in Dorset (BH12 5HH). Its UK Provider Reference Number (UKPRN) is 10000385, which you can use to verify it on the UK Register of Learning Providers.
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Sources: Home Office register of licensed student sponsors (checked daily), UK Register of Learning Providers (address details), HESA student statistics and Wikidata (official website). Page rebuilt on 9 September 2026.