Bournemouth University

What Bournemouth University does

Bournemouth University is a UK public higher education institution operating across three faculties: Business and Law (including an AACSB-accredited Business School), Media, Science and Technology, and Health, Environment and Medical Sciences. The institution delivers nearly 100 undergraduate degree programmes, postgraduate taught Master's degrees, postgraduate research degrees (PhD, MPhil, MRes), Level 5-7 degree apprenticeships (rated Outstanding by Ofsted in June 2024), and continuing professional development short courses. Core infrastructure includes Talbot Campus in Poole, Lansdowne Campus near Bournemouth town centre, a Portsmouth Midwifery Campus at Lakeside North Harbour, a Yeovil Nursing Campus (with new BSc Adult Nursing intake consolidated at Lansdowne from September 2025), and a 65-acre Chapel Gate outdoor sporting venue managed by BU Community Business Ltd.

The university's competitive positioning rests on domain-specialised facilities including healthcare simulation suites in the Bournemouth Gateway Building, 4K-capable multi-camera TV studios in the Poole Gateway Building, industry-standard computer animation and VFX suites, maritime archaeology laboratories, a crime scene training facility, and a human performance laboratory. Revenue mechanics span regulated UK undergraduate tuition fees, market-priced international tuition, postgraduate fees, Apprenticeship Levy-funded employer sponsorship, CPD course fees, on-campus accommodation rental, government teaching and research grants, and voluntary alumni contributions. Customer segments are fragmented across UK undergraduates, postgraduates, international students, apprenticeship students, and CPD learners, with named enterprise partners (NHS Trusts, IBM, Lush, Mazars, AFC Bournemouth, Marriott Bonvoy, 3 Sided Cube, BCP Council, University Hospitals Dorset) supporting placements, employability endorsement, and apprenticeship delivery. Distribution leverages UCAS, direct applications, international recruitment agents, virtual tours, open days, employer partnerships, and social channels across LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, Weibo, and Snapchat. Strategic direction is anchored by the BU2035 plan and a net zero by 2030/31 target, with 36% carbon footprint reduction achieved since 2018/19.

Name

Bournemouth University

Legal name

Bournemouth University

Website

https://bournemouth.ac.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Bournemouth University is a UK public higher education institution delivering undergraduate, postgraduate, research, apprenticeship, and CPD programmes across three faculties, serving UK and international students from campuses in Bournemouth and Poole with specialised facilities in healthcare, media, and animation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Postgraduate research degrees
• Degree apprenticeship training
• Continuing professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Bournemouth

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Tuition Fees: Fee income from UK and international undergraduate students pursuing bachelor's degrees. UK students pay tuition fees funded through government loans; international students pay higher fee rates.
2. Postgraduate Tuition Fees: Revenue from Master's degrees, PhDs, and postgraduate research programs for both UK and international students.
3. Apprenticeship Training: Degree apprenticeship programs funded through the Apprenticeship Levy, where employers pay for training costs. Covers healthcare, engineering, business, and other sector apprenticeship standards.
4. Continuing Professional Development: Short courses, CPD programs, and professional training for working adults. Includes sector-specific programs in health, social care, management, and engineering.
5. Student Accommodation: On-campus halls of residence and student village accommodation generating rental income. Includes various room types and price points for first-year and continuing students.
6. Government Funding: Teaching Grant and Research England funding for higher education provision, based on student numbers and research quality assessments.
7. Alumni Donations and Fundraising: Voluntary contributions from alumni and supporters to support scholarships, facilities, and research projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Bournemouth University is a UK public higher education institution delivering undergraduate degree programmes (nearly 100 courses), postgraduate taught Master's degrees, postgraduate research degrees (PhD, MPhil, MRes), and Ofsted-rated Outstanding degree apprenticeships at Levels 5–7. It supplements its academic core with paid supporting services including student accommodation, SportBU sports facilities, and the BU Employability Skills Programme, and operates across three faculties: Business and Law, Media Science and Technology, and Health Environment and Medical Sciences.

Product overview

Bournemouth University is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational services through its three faculties: Faculty of Business and Law (including AACSB-accredited Business School), Faculty of Media, Science and Technology, and Faculty of Health, Environment and Medical Sciences. The university's core offering comprises undergraduate degree programmes (nearly 100 courses), postgraduate taught Master's degrees, postgraduate research qualifications (PhD, MPhil, MRes), degree apprenticeships at Levels 5-7 (judged Outstanding by Ofsted), and continuing professional development courses. Supporting services include SportBU (sports facilities and programmes), Employability Services (placements and career support), and student accommodation. The university operates across Talbot Campus and Lansdowne Campus, with additional facilities including Portsmouth Midwifery Campus and Yeovil Nursing Campus.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programmes Nearly 100 career-focused bachelor's degree programmes with mandatory work placement opportunities, industry-aligned curriculum, and professional accreditations built into the degree design, delivered across multiple subject areas for UK and international students.
• Postgraduate Taught Master's Degrees Master's degrees across Business and Management, Journalism, English and Communication, Media Production, and other subjects for graduates seeking advanced qualifications and career advancement.
• Postgraduate Research Degrees (PhD, MPhil, MRes) Research degrees including PhD, MPhil, and Master's by Research (MRes) across three faculties: Business and Law, Media Science and Technology, and Health Environment and Medical Sciences.
• Degree Apprenticeships (Levels 5–7) Level 5–7 degree apprenticeships combining paid employment with academic study, judged Outstanding by Ofsted in June 2024, covering healthcare, nursing, social work, engineering, business, and accounting programmes, funded by employers through the Apprenticeship Levy.
• Short Courses and Continuing Professional Development CPD offerings including short courses, certificate programmes, and training across design and technology, disaster management, engineering, environmental studies, forensic science, and sports coaching for working professionals.
• SportBU Sports Facilities and Performance Programmes University sports facilities and programmes offering health and fitness activities, student sport teams (TeamBU), high performance programmes, sports scholarships, and community offerings including TeamBU Juniors and CoachBU.
• Employability and Placement Services Career support services including the BU Employability Skills Programme with LinkedIn Learning pathways, work placement opportunities on most courses, and lifetime careers support through CareersBU.
• Student Accommodation (Halls of Residence) Guaranteed accommodation for first-year students with modern facilities, ResLifeBU support programme, and options continuing throughout studies including accessible accommodation.

Quantifiable outcome

• BU researchers found teenagers who consume high levels of sugary drinks face 34% higher odds of experiencing anxiety symptoms
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• City College PlymouthminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026One of five institutions in the Great South West region awarded £19m in defence and technical skills funding as part of £80m national investment to expand teaching capacity in engineering, cyber security, and aerospace.
• Yeovil CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026Partner institution awarded defence and technical skills funding as part of the £19m Great South West allocation from the £80m national defence skills investment.
• University of ExeterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026Partner university in the Great South West consortium awarded £19m defence skills funding for engineering, cyber security, autonomous systems, and aerospace programs.
• University of PlymouthminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026Partner university in the Great South West consortium receiving £19m defence and technical skills funding for advanced manufacturing and related specialisms.
• Lakeside North Harbour (Portsmouth)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 April 2026BU's midwifery department collaborated with Lakeside North Harbour to design and open a Wellbeing Room for employees, especially mothers, featuring a medical-grade reclining chair and milk expressing facilities.
• European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 February 2026BU speakers participate in EHMA's 52nd Annual General Meeting in London alongside industry leaders to discuss hospitality leadership, sustainability, and technology trends.
• University Hospitals DorsetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical placement partner for nursing, midwifery, and health sciences students. Also endorses BU Employability Skills Programme. BU researchers collaborate with the NHS trust on healthcare research projects including hip osteoarthritis studies.
• AFC BournemouthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier League football club partnership with BU for Talbot Quarter innovation development, community engagement, and student opportunities including the BU Harmony Centre collaboration.
• BCP Council (Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCP Council participates in panels with BU and Talbot Village Trust to promote The Talbot Quarter as an investment destination. The partnership supports innovation, medical technology, robotics, and creative/digital industry development in Dorset.
• Talbot Village TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable trust supporting BU's Talbot Quarter development. Participated in UKREiiF panel to promote The Talbot Quarter as an investment destination for innovation in the Dorset region.
• IBMminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIBM is endorsing the BU Employability Skills Programme, providing industry insight and expertise to enhance student career readiness.
• LushminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLush endorses the BU Employability Skills Programme and collaborates with BU on sustainability initiatives.
• MazarsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional services firm Mazars endorses BU Employability Skills Programme, providing expertise for accounting and business students.
• 3 Sided CubeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDigital agency 3 Sided Cube endorses BU Employability Skills Programme.
• Marriott Bonvoy (Be TM)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarriott Bonvoy hotel group endorses BU Employability Skills Programme for hospitality and tourism students.
• Bournemouth and Poole CollegecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner college for Nursing Associate Apprenticeship delivery. Part of BU's network of further and higher education colleges in Dorset, Wiltshire, and Somerset.
• Bournemouth and Poole CollegecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMain further education partner for apprenticeship delivery, offering HNC and FdEng programs in Engineering that feed into BU degree pathways.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bournemouthuni
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/bournemouthuni
• Facebookfacebook.com/JoinBournemouthUni
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bournemouth-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/bournemouthuni
• TikToktiktok.com/@bournemouth_uni

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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