Run by Navitas, Bournemouth University International College prepares international students for degrees at Bournemouth University. Students take a foundation, a first year of a degree or a pre-master's programme with smaller classes and more support, then move on to the university once they reach the required grades. Teaching happens on the university's Talbot Campus, between Bournemouth and Poole. The beach is a short bus ride away.
Bournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom
Official website: bournemouth.ac.uk
Navitas
Bournemouth University
Talbot Campus, between Bournemouth and Poole
Foundation, first year and pre-master's
£15,000 – £20,000
International students, pathway programmes
£11,000 – £14,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on bournemouth.ac.uk before you apply.
International Foundation Programme (Business)
FoundationDuration
9-12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.0, TOEFL: 50
International Year One in Business
DiplomaDuration
9-12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 60
International Year One in Computing
DiplomaDuration
9-12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 60
Pre-Master's Programme
Pre-Master'sDuration
4-8 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 60
Pathways into Bournemouth University degrees.
Smaller classes and extra academic support.
Study on a university campus from the first day.
Students who pass move into Bournemouth University degree programmes.
Bournemouth graduates are known in media, animation, tourism and business.
Degree graduates can apply for the Graduate visa if eligible.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Talbot Campus sits between Bournemouth and Poole, with buses into both towns. The seafront, with its piers and miles of sandy beach, is about 15 minutes away.
Bournemouth is cheaper than London and full of students and holidaymakers in summer. Trains reach London Waterloo in about two hours.
CAS from Bournemouth University
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply about three months before your start date so there's time for the CAS and the Student visa.
Most programmes start in September and January, and some have extra dates.
You'll apply for a Student visa. Bournemouth University gives you a CAS number once your offer is unconditional and the deposit is paid. You can then apply online up to six months before the course starts, with bank evidence and the Immigration Health Surcharge.
The business foundation, International Year One in business or computing, and the pre-master's are popular. Entry depends on your school or degree results, with IELTS from about 5.0 to 5.5. Moving on to Bournemouth University needs the required grades.
Navitas offers some scholarships at the college, often as partial fee reductions. Check the current offers before you apply.
