We are always happy to welcome new French students onto our undergraduate, postgraduate, research and top-up courses.

We have a large community of international students at BU – currently 1,600 students from around 135 different countries. Our dedicated team can help you with your application to study at BU, or you can speak to our representatives in France who can offer assistance with your application.

Study in a stunning coastal location

An aerial shot of Bournemouth, capturing much of the town, with the beach and sea on the horizon

Located on the south coast of England, Bournemouth University is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty less than two hours from central London by train. We are a green, safe and friendly town welcoming students from many countries.

Famous for its seven-mile stretch of award-winning sandy beaches, the town is also a thriving hub for a number of industries including the creative, financial and tourism sectors. The New Forest National Park is on our doorstep and the Jurassic Coast (which is a World Heritage site) is just a short drive away.

Why BU?

Top80
We are ranked in the top 80 young universities in the world (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2021)
11km
of award-winning sandy beaches
£6.9m
Over 4,790 students were awarded a bursary or scholarship in 2020/21, worth £6.9 million

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What our students and alumni say

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Lise Heritier

BSc (Hons) Midwifery

When I first visited Bournemouth, I fell in love with the town and its landscape. It has beautiful parks with friendly squirrels, sandy beaches with seagulls flying overhead, and a climate that can be quite pleasant more often than you would expect.