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Entry requirements by country

29 countries

Foundation

Academic

Successful completion of a High School Diploma with a GPA of 3.0 or above.

Undergraduate

Academic

For direct admission to a bachelor's degree course, prospective applicants are encouraged to follow a college preparatory programme in high school, taking a senior year course in performance, fine or applied art where possible. We will accept any one of the following: Successful completion of an accredited honours or college preparatory high school diploma with a GPA of 3.0 or higher 2 AP exam results with a grade of 3 or higher SAT score of at least 1100 ACT test results in at least 2 subjects with minimum scores of 24 Successful completion of a recognised GED qualification Successful completion of an accredited Associate’s Degree Successful completion of a recognised Foundation Diploma in Art and Design Studies We'll consider applicants who present a US high school diploma but who haven't completed additional SAT, ACT, or AP exams. Applicants without those external exams will still be considered on the strength of their portfolio/audition and/or personal statements and are expected to demonstrate a profile of academics and experience related to the creative arts.

Postgraduate Taught

Academic

You will usually have BA (Hons) Degree graded at 2.1 or above, or an equivalent UK or international qualification in your chosen subject or a related discipline. We encourage application from students with a broad range of qualifications and we welcome students from all educational backgrounds. We will take into account the knowledge and skills that you have developed outside the classroom as well as your previous qualifications.

From Arts University Bournemouth's published requirements for students from United States. Your counsellor confirms what applies to you.

Scholarships

9 scholarships
British National Overseas (BNO Visa)undergraduate
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
All intakes

Receive up to £10,415 for undergraduate degrees or £10,950 for postgraduate degrees to support your studies at AUB on one of our degrees – matching the Home fees for your course

Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements Our international scholarships are awarded to recognise and support creative talent within the global international student community. Eligibility Criteria You must: Have been offered a place on one of AUB’s Undergraduate or Postgraduate degrees Hold a BNO passport/visa (British National Overseas) Be classified as an overseas fee payer (international student) for fee purposes. Submit the scholarship application form by the posted deadline.

Mature students

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

The scholarship application form will be forwarded to you by email once you receive an offer of admission. You will need to complete the application form and submit it prior to the application deadline. If you are successful, you will be sent information about the scholarship you have been awarded, which will include instructions on how to accept the offer and what you need to do next. Please note, that this scholarship cannot be combined with any other AUB financial award or bursary.

British National Residing Overseasundergraduate
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
All intakes

Receive up to £10,415 for undergraduate degrees or £10,950 for postgraduate degrees to support your studies at AUB on one of our degrees – matching the Home fees for your course

Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements Our international scholarships are awarded to recognise and support creative talent within the global international student community. Eligibility Criteria You must: Have been offered a place on one of AUB’s Undergraduate or Postgraduate degrees Hold British citizenship Be classified as an overseas fee payer (international student) for fee purposes Submit the scholarship application form by the posted deadline

Mature students

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

The scholarship application form will be forwarded to you by email once you receive an offer of admission. You will need to complete the application form and submit it prior to the application deadline. If you are successful, you will be sent information about the scholarship you have been awarded, which will include instructions on how to accept the offer and what you need to do next. Please note, that this scholarship cannot be combined with any other AUB financial award or bursary.

Chevening Scholarshippostgraduate
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Tuition fees | Accommodation | Travel tuition
Study mode
full_time
Intake
All intakes
Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements To be eligible for a Chevening Scholarship you must: Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory. Commit to returning to your home country for at least two years after your scholarship ends. Have at least two years of work experience (2,800 hours). Hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies you for a UK master’s programme. Apply to three different and eligible UK university courses. You must have received an unconditional offer from at least one of these course choices by the references and education documents deadline listed on the application timeline.

Mature students

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Apply on the Chevening website.

International Early Payment Fee Waiver£1,500.00 (US$ 1,937)undergraduate
Award
£1,500.00 (US$ 1,937)
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
September 2026, January 2027

International Early Payment Fee Waiver for Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes: £1,500 p.a.

Eligibility

For Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate Studies: Early payment fee waivers are available to all students for every year of their studies who are not awarded an AUB bursary or scholarship. International Early Payment Fee Waiver for Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes: £1,500 p.a. Eligibility Criteria You must: - Have accepted your course offer at AUB for the 2026/2027 academic year. - Are classified as an overseas fee payer (international student) for fee purposes - Have paid the full annual fees by the required date: Foundation and Undergraduate courses: 1 August 2026. Postgraduate (MA) courses: 1 August 2026 for September 2026 entry; 1 December 2026 for January 2027 entry

Mature students

How to apply

You will be automatically considered for scholarship eligibility when you apply for the relevant course at this institution

There is no application form for the early payment fee waiver. Providing you have paid your full tuition fees by the listed deadline the waiver will be automatically applied to your account. Please note, this fee waiver can't be combined with any other AUB financial award or scholarship.

International Postgraduate Scholarshippostgraduate
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
September 2026, January 2027

International Postgraduate Scholarship: up to £3,000.

Eligibility

You must have been offered a place on a Postgraduate course at AUB with a start date of either September 2026, or January 2027. You must be classified as an overseas fee payer (international student) for fee purposes. You must submit the scholarship application form by the posted deadline.

Mature students

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

The scholarship application form will be forwarded to you by email once you receive an offer of admission. You will need to complete the application form and submit it prior to the application deadline. If you are successful, you will be sent information about the scholarship or bursary you have been awarded, which will include instructions on how to accept the offer and what you need to do next. Please note, that this scholarship cannot be combined with any other AUB financial award or bursary.

International Undergraduate Scholarshipundergraduate
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
All intakes

International Undergraduate Scholarship: up to £5,000.

Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements International Undergraduate Scholarship: up to £5,000. Scholarship is awarded for first year only. Early fee payment waiver is available to all students in Year 2 and Year 3 if full fees are paid by deadline. Eligibility Criteria You must have been offered a place on an Undergraduate programme at AUB. You must be classified as an overseas fee payer (international student) for fee purposes. You must submit the scholarship application form by the posted deadline.

Mature students

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

The scholarship application form will be forwarded to you by email once you receive an offer of admission. You will need to complete the application form and submit it prior to the application deadline. If you are successful, you will be sent information about the scholarship you have been awarded, which will include instructions on how to accept the offer and what you need to do next. Please note, that this scholarship cannot be combined with any other AUB financial award or bursary.

Postgraduate Progression Bursarypostgraduate
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
September 2026, January 2027

Postgraduate Progression Bursary: £5,000 per annum for MA courses.

Eligibility

This award is for students who have completed an Undergraduate/BA or BSc (Hons) degree at AUB and are progressing to a Postgraduate/MA course at AUB. Postgraduate Progression Bursary: £5,000 per annum for MA courses Fees with Postgraduate Progression Bursary: £14,950. Eligibility Criteria You must: Be a current AUB Undergraduate student or have completed an AUB Undergraduate degree in the past two years. Have been offered a place on a Postgraduate degree at AUB with a start date of either September 2026, or January 2027. Be classified as an overseas fee payer (international student) for fee purposes. Submit the scholarship application form by the posted deadline.

Mature students

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

The scholarship application form will be forwarded to you by email once you receive an offer of admission. You will need to complete the application form and submit it prior to the application deadline. If you are successful, you will be sent information about the bursary you have been awarded, which will include instructions on how to accept the offer and what you need to do next. Please note, this bursary cannot be combined with any other AUB financial award or scholarship.

Summer School to Foundation Studies Progression Bursary£2,000.00 (US$ 2,583)undergraduate
Award
£2,000.00 (US$ 2,583)
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
All intakes

The Summer School and Study Abroad progression award of £2,000.

Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements This award is for students enrolling on the Foundation Diploma at AUB, after having completed a summer course or Study Abroad programme at AUB. Eligibility Criteria You must: Be, or have completed as an AUB student a Summer Course or Study Abroad programme within the past five years. Have been offered a place on the Foundation Diploma at AUB Be classified as an overseas fee payer (international student) for fee purposes. Submit the scholarship application form by the posted deadline.

Mature students

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

The scholarship application form will be forwarded to you by email once you receive an offer of admission. You will need to complete the application form and submit it prior to the application deadline. If you are successful, you will be sent information about the bursary you have been awarded, which will include instructions on how to accept the offer and what you need to do next. Please note, this bursary cannot be combined with any other AUB financial award or scholarship.

Undergraduate Progression Bursary£3,000.00 (US$ 3,874)undergraduate
Award
£3,000.00 (US$ 3,874)
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
All intakes

Undergraduate Progression Bursary: £3,000 per annum

Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements This award is for students enrolling on an Undergraduate/BA (Hons) degree programme at AUB who have already completed AUB’s Foundation Diploma. Undergraduate Progression Bursary: £3,000 per annum Fees with Undergraduate Progression Bursary: £16,950 Eligibility Criteria You must: Be a current AUB Foundation Diploma student (or have successfully completed the AUB Foundation Diploma within the last two years). Be classified as an overseas fee payer (international student) for fee purposes. Submit the scholarship application form by the posted deadline

Mature students

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

The scholarship application form will be forwarded to you by email once you receive an offer of admission. You will need to complete the application form and submit it prior to the application deadline. If you are successful, you will be sent information about the bursary you have been awarded, which will include instructions on how to accept the offer and what you need to do next. Please note, this bursary cannot be combined with any other AUB financial award or scholarship.

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