Bournemouth University

Bournemouth University is the largest higher education provider in Dorset and plays a key role in driving vital skills into the local workforce.

The university works in partnership with a range of businesses and organisations as an anchor institution in the region, providing a pipeline of graduates into key industries, as well as research capacity and economic benefit to the area. 

Matched to the needs of the region, the university has three Faculties; the Faculty of Health, Environment and Medical Sciences; the Faculty of Business and Law; and the Faculty of Media, Science and Technology. The university teaches subjects such as nursing, midwifery, environmental sciences, engineering, media and visual effects, business management, law and sport. Many students choose to undertake a work placement during their studies, boosting local industries – and the university’s partnership with the local Hospital Trusts provide placements for students on healthcare courses that puts students on the frontline of health and care in Dorset. 

Bournemouth University is home to around 16,000 students from over 100 countries around the world, bringing cultural diversity to the region. BU is in the top 500 universities in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, and in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021) 94% of BU’s research was internationally recognised or above. 

The university takes its responsibility to the local area seriously and is active in working alongside local partners for the region’s gain. To talk more about working with BU, email business@bournemouth.ac.uk or visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk. 

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