Bournemouth University is a public university in Bournemouth, England, with its main campus situated in neighbouring Poole. Kingston University London is a public research university located within the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, in South West London, England.
| Bournemouth University | Kingston University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.2 Out of 10 | 4.1 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 401 Times Higher Education 2024 # 731 QS World University 2024 # 251 Times Higher Education 2023 | # 601 QS World University 2024 # 601 QS World University 2023 # 801 Times Higher Education 2023 |
| Subject Strength | # 251 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2023 # 614 for Medicine by US News 2022 # 251 for Law by Times Higher Education 2023 | # 601 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 945 for Medicine by US News 2022 # 801 for Law by Times Higher Education 2023 |
| Programs | UG Programs -173 PG Programs -51 Doctorate Programs -1 | UG Programs -109 PG Programs -214 Doctorate Programs -2 |
| Acceptance Rate | 50.0 % | 30.0 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-6.5 TOEFL-78 | GMAT-590 GRE updated-299 IELTS-6.5 PTE-59 TOEFL-88 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 17961.2 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 19267.4 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 35922 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 17616 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 17301.2 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 26606 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Some programs and the average salary: Degree Average Salary Master (Other) $78,000 LLM $65,000 MBA $62,000 Masters of Arts $60,000 Masters in Finance $52,000 Other Degree $48,000 | The average salary for programs are as follows: Degree Average Salary Executive MBA $82,000 LLM $76,000 Executive Masters $58,000 MBA $57,000 Masters in Science $45,000 Other Degree $44,000 |
| application requirements | Submit official transcripts Submit English language proficiency Check program specific requirements | Students should be 18 years on the 1st september of the first year For undergraduate courses students require minimum of 70% while for postgraduate courses they require minimum 6.5 GPA out of 10 Submit English language proficiency test scores Check program specific requirements |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 5.7/10 Read 1 reviews | 7.0/10 Read 4 reviews |
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| General Facts | Bournemouth University | Kingston University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1992 | 1899 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 |
| Male:Female | 43% Male, 57% Female | 44% Male, 56% Female |
| Location Facts | Bournemouth University has two campuses: Talbot Campus and Lansdowne Campus. The Talbot Campus is situated at Fern Barrow on the Poole side of the boundary with Bournemouth. The Lansdowne Campus is just outside Bournemouth's town centre, housing three teaching and administrative buildings, the students' union nightclub and various halls of residence located around Christchurch Road, Oxford Road and Holdenhurst Road. | Kingston university has four campuses: Penrhyn road campus, Kingston hill campus, Kingston school of arts, Roehampton Vale campus. Penrhyn road campus is the main campus. |
| Library | Library at the university provides various resources like e-books, journals, publications etc. | There are three libraries located at different places. The Library and Learning Services at Kingston University supports our students and staff in pursuing their learning, teaching and research ambitions. Library provides access to study spaces, internet, 330,000 books, 275,000 e-books, wide range of databases, 78,000 journals, DVDs etc. |
| Campus Life |
| University does involve a fair amount of studying, but it's also time to have fun, try something new and make friends for life. On campus you can take part in the Union of Kingston Students events, join clubs and societies, and get into the team spirit with sports and fitness. The Union of Kingston Students is dedicated to making your student experience enjoyable and worthwhile. It is the voice of the student body, providing support and running excellent entertainment and activities throughout the year. Kingston University offers a great range of sports and recreational activities for fun and for competition. You can join any number of sports clubs, use first-class sports and fitness facilities, and support your teams and the community. |
| Hostel | #Standard Studio Room along with Bus pass - $10218 #Premium Studio Room along with Bus pass - $10743 #Standard Room along with Bus pass - $7348 #Premium Room along with Bus pass - $7613 | #Micro en-suite - $4600 #Budget en-suite - $5680 #En-suite - $6320 #Standard - $6640 |
| Famous Alumni | Bournemouth University has a comprehensive list of alumni. These alumni add to the value of the University ten times. Notable alumni include:
| Ben Barnes, actor and singer Chris McCausland, stand-up comedian and actor |
| City Life | Poole is home to Europe’s largest natural harbour and some of the best beaches in the UK, located just three miles away from the main town. In the Old Town and Quayside you will discover a rich maritime history waiting to be explored. Poole is home to a thriving community of undergraduate students who connect with one another, enjoy their passions and build their resumes through student organizations, events, service opportunities, social activities and more. There’s a place for everyone here, and we can help you find it. | London is one of the most exciting cities in the world. With more than 100,000 international students studying in the city and a dynamic culture and history, this is a great place to experience student life. Kingston is one of the safest and most scenic boroughs in London while also being just 30 minutes from the heart of the city. You'll get a peaceful base to study while also having lot of fun exploring central London. With famous theaters, world class museums/galleries and iconic land marks there's plenty to do. When you're ready to take a break from your studies, Kingston provides a huge variety of restaurants and shops locally as well as lovely green spaces where you can relax, such as Regent's Park and Hyde Park. Plus, it's easy to venture to new areas of London via train or bus. London is a center for business, science and creativity - so no matter your subject area or career path their will be great networking and work opportunities to try. |
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