Bournemouth University

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BU is a dynamic and innovative institution. 16,000 students choose us each year and of these more than 1,600 are international students from nearly 130 countries.

Academic excellence drives everything we do at BU. Our courses are geared to the requirements of the professions and our graduate employment rate is among the highest in the UK.

We are at the very forefront of technological innovation in Higher Education. For example, we have a very effective Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), use podcasting, and have one of the most extensive wireless computing networks of any UK university.

We work hard to make sure that all our graduates acquire the knowledge and skills that are essential in today's highly competitive global workplace.

Our recent achievements have been recognised externally and BU is rated the Number One New University by The Guardian Good University Guide 2009 and 2010.