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Here you'll find all you need to know about applying to AUB as an international student.

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International

With students and staff from over 60 different countries, our creative community thrives upon innovative thinking and global-minded individuals.

Explore the range of study opportunities, find out about information specific to your country and how to connect with our International team.

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Applying to AUB

If you haven’t applied for a course yet, we recommend applying as soon as you can. Some of our popular undergraduate courses are already closed for new applicants, but you can contact admissions@aub.ac.uk to find out what courses are still open and accepting applicants. If you’ve already started an application, you should try to provide all the information we’ve requested by the given dates.

  • If you've already applied to us and hold an offer and have any questions please contact us at admissions@aub.ac.uk
  • If you're an overseas student with specific application questions, please contact international@aub.ac.uk

Campus tours

The International team can arrange an exclusive campus tour for international visitors who are unable to attend our scheduled Open Days.

During your visit, you’ll have the opportunity to explore our campus and specialist facilities, including the studios and spaces relevant to the course you’re interested in. You’ll also meet one of our Student Ambassadors, who can give you a genuine insight into student life at AUB and what it’s really like to study here.

You’ll also have the chance to speak with a member of our International team, who can answer your questions about applying to AUB, studying as an international student, student support and life in Bournemouth.

It’s a great way to get a feel for AUB, see where you could be studying, and experience our creative community firsthand – even if you can’t make one of our Open Days.

Please note: For the best campus experience, we recommend booking your tour between Monday and Thursday, when campus is most active.

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I've been so incredibly happy with my course so far. My course tutors are so knowledgeable and supportive in every way possible. AUB not only helps in building your practical skills and artistry, but there is a focus on setting each student up for their future success. Studying in the UK has been such an amazing experience that I won’t ever forget.

Kayla, USA

BA (Hons) Costume and Performance Design

International student stories

Read through some of the stories from our international students and their experiences studying at AUB.

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From media editor to MA Illustration – Yiwen Zhang on broadening creative horizons at AUB

Having worked for five years in China’s fast-paced media and culture industries...

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Akua Agyekumwaa – From a lifelong storyteller to filmmaker

Long before I thought of myself as a filmmaker, I was writing. As a young girl in Ghana, I would send articles and poems...

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Masoumeh Ghorbani – "Focusing on character design and complex visual storytelling was completely new to me"

I wanted to change my surroundings and continue my studies in the UK. When I first...

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Iryna Lytvynenko – "The MA Interior Design (Online) course is changing the way I approach design"

I graduated from a Ukrainian university in 2009 with a degree in civil engineering. I never...

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More often than not, I get questioned, “Why leave Singapore to come UK to study?”

My choices were between the UK, the USA and Paris. The UK was much more affordable, and ever so slightly closer to home...

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Seiji Suzuki – "Overcoming hesitation has been a monumental shift in my practice"

Among the institutions here, I chose AUB because of its powerful ethos of...

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Hien Tran – Studying Foundation abroad, and progressing to BA (Hons) Animation Production

I later discovered AUB through my mentor in Vietnam, who introduced me to its...

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My study abroad experience: four months at the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York

The teaching style in New York was very different to AUB, and meeting new professors and peers...

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Nancy John on Indian folklore, demons and becoming an AOI "Graduate to Watch"

This project was inspired by stories of demons from Indian folklore...

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Sofia Mäkiniemi – "There was no test to be taken, no thesis to be written. I had to create."

I had an idea when I arrived at AUB that I wanted to be political and provocative...

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Bhavana Rao – “Art exists in everyday actions, objects and experiences”

I distinctly remember a moment during my second unit when I realised why I make art...

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Mitsuki Kawase – “AUB can become a second home for you”

To anyone out there thinking about studying abroad: AUB is such a wonderful place for international students...

Kasandra Georgi dressed as 'Lillith', a devil character with a flowing red cape, black dress and horns.

Kasandra Marie Georgi – “Follow your intuition and you will land exactly where you are meant to be”

Theatre is often a second home for those looking to find an escape from their reality...

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Laleh Ghavami – "MA Fine Art aligned perfectly with what I was seeking – a journey of exploration."

I still remember the day I decided to apply to the MA Fine Art course at AUB...

Poster with an illustrated headshot of the musician Priya Ragu, her name appears in big yellow letters above her head, with five different shoes displayed underneath her.

Danielle Saldanha – Reflections on a Size? x Salomon live brief

In my second year on the BA (Hons) Fashion Communication course here at AUB, we were given an industry...

A group of MA Fine Art students standing in a large spacious gallery space looking at an exhibition.

Xiaoqian (Lexie) Chen – My MA Fine Art journey at AUB

I chose to study MA Fine Art because I love art, and I really like Arts University Bournemouth’s creative style...

Portfolio page showing 15 illustration assets in three rows of five. The illustrations are of chickens, a farmer, a hay bale with a pitchfork in it, pigs, sheep, a fence, a donkey, a horse and a barn. Underneath are typography samples for a book title "Animal Farm" and the author's name "George Orwell"

Abeleeza Irsyad – "Becoming a part of AUB might be the finest phase in my academic record so far"

While studying in my home country is also a privilege, many students believe that...

K Roy-Meighoo working on a stop motion animated figure, in a miniature set of a house's living room. A camera is set up viewing a close-up of the animated character on the monitor.

Kheyal Roy-Meighoo – "The year at AUB transformed me into the animator that I am today"

I came to AUB as a Fulbright scholar in order to pursue my interdisciplinary interests in...

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Your Country/Region

Coming to AUB from an international country can be confusing, but our country representatives are here to give you a helping hand

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English Language

We offer a range of English Language support for international students, both in preparation for and during their time at AUB

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Visas and immigration

If you are coming to study at AUB and need to apply for a student visa, here's everything you need to know

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Webinars

We're running course webinar lead course leaders talking about their relevant course, include our foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate

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Become a representative of AUB

Are you an International agent or counselors interested in becoming a representative of AUB? We'd like to hear from you, here's how

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Loans for American Students

If you're an American student looking to study at AUB and require a loan, find out everything you need to know about US Federal Loans here

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Contact us

Please contact the International team if you have any concerns about studying in the UK