
Bournemouth University fees for Indian students depend on level, fee year, and the intake that remains workable for visa processing. Bournemouth University (BU) publishes separate postgraduate and undergraduate fee schedules. All Indian currency values use the Indian rupee (INR). Postgraduate (PG) tuition starts at £18,900 (INR 24.60 Lakhs) for 2026/27 entry. The highest published taught PG band reaches £23,000 (INR 29.94 Lakhs). Undergraduate (UG) tuition ranges from £19,635 (INR 25.56 Lakhs) to £24,150 (INR 31.43 Lakhs) annually. Master of Science (MSc) Data Science & Artificial Intelligence is a high-interest option. Its 2026/27 fee card lists £20,685 (INR 26.92 Lakhs).
Bournemouth University’s guide uses £900 (INR 1.17 Lakhs) to £1,300 (INR 1.69 Lakhs) monthly. The figure covers accommodation, bills, groceries, and other expenses. University accommodation, meaning halls managed or partnered by BU, comes first because listed rents include ResLifeBU and a bus pass. Private leases usually last 11 months. Non-university housing adds bills of £64 (INR 8,330) monthly plus transport.
The MSc Data Science & Artificial Intelligence budget is INR 42.72 Lakhs to INR 48.96 Lakhs. It includes tuition, living costs, the visa, and a one-year IHS comparison. It excludes travel, setup, books, deposits, and optional placements.
The conversion uses one rate: 1 British pound (GBP) = INR 130.16 on 26 August 2026, from open.er-api.com.
January 2027 Intake: the realistic route for new visa applicants
Intake: September 2026 courses start on 21 September 2026, too soon for a new Student Visa application from India. Allow 3-8 weeks for visa processing. January 2027 PG courses start on 25 January 2027, while September 2027 is the next broad UG route. The undergraduate Business and Management course also lists January 2027.
Fee update: The 2026/27 taught PG band starts at £18,900 (INR 24.60 Lakhs). It reaches £23,000 (INR 29.94 Lakhs). Featured PG pages list £19,688 (INR 25.63 Lakhs) or £20,685 (INR 26.92 Lakhs). UG fees range from £19,635 (INR 25.56 Lakhs) to £24,150 (INR 31.43 Lakhs). The 2027/28 fee is not published.
When to pay: Pay £5,000 (INR 6.51 Lakhs) for most regions. The amount is £8,000 (INR 10.41 Lakhs) for Haryana and Punjab. The offer letter gives the deadline. BU does not publish one central deposit date.
Scholarships: BU Music and Sport awards for January 2027 close on 30 November 2026. Academic Excellence offers £4,500 (INR 5.86 Lakhs) automatically. Academic Achievement offers £2,000 (INR 2.60 Lakhs) automatically. The external Indian awards checked here are closed or unavailable for UK study.
Next step: compare Bournemouth University admission requirements and intake deadlines.
Table of Contents
Fifteen fee-table rows show two different cost decisions: one-year PG tuition and three-year UG tuition.
Ten current PG programmes cost £19,688 (INR 25.63 Lakhs) or £20,685 (INR 26.92 Lakhs). Each listed route lasts one full-time year. A Master of Science (MSc) and Master of Arts (MA) use separate course pages. The table uses the September full-time route.
Tuition is charged annually for these postgraduate programmes.
| Programme | Duration | Published tuition (GBP and INR) | Indicative full-course tuition for September route (GBP and INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Data Science & Artificial Intelligence | 1 year full-time, September; 16 months, January | £20,685 (INR 26.92 Lakhs) | £20,685 (INR 26.92 Lakhs) |
| MSc Computer Animation and Visual Effects | 1 year full-time, September | £19,688 (INR 25.63 Lakhs) | £19,688 (INR 25.63 Lakhs) |
| MSc Cyber Security | 1 year full-time, September; 16 months, January | £19,688 (INR 25.63 Lakhs) | £19,688 (INR 25.63 Lakhs) |
| MSc Information Technology | 1 year full-time, September; 16 months, January | £19,688 (INR 25.63 Lakhs) | £19,688 (INR 25.63 Lakhs) |
| MA Media & Communication | 1 year full-time, September; 16 months, January | £19,688 (INR 25.63 Lakhs) | £19,688 (INR 25.63 Lakhs) |
| MSc Foundations of Clinical Psychology | 1 year full-time, September; 16 months, January | £19,688 (INR 25.63 Lakhs) | £19,688 (INR 25.63 Lakhs) |
| MSc Sport Management | 1 year full-time, September; 16 months, January | £19,688 (INR 25.63 Lakhs) | £19,688 (INR 25.63 Lakhs) |
| MSc Digital Health | 1 year full-time, September; 16 months, January | £19,688 (INR 25.63 Lakhs) | £19,688 (INR 25.63 Lakhs) |
| MSc Mechanical Engineering | 12 months full-time, September; 18 months, January | £19,688 (INR 25.63 Lakhs) | £19,688 (INR 25.63 Lakhs) |
| MA Digital Effects | 1 year full-time, September | £19,688 (INR 25.63 Lakhs) | £19,688 (INR 25.63 Lakhs) |
Indicative full-course tuition uses the current annual fee for the one-year September route at unchanged current rates.
For the next course decision, review Bournemouth University programme choices and intake filters.
Note: Bournemouth University tuition is annual, not a guaranteed programme total. January routes extend beyond one academic year, so the offer letter controls the final fee liability.
Source: Bournemouth University course pages and postgraduate fees page.
Five UG programmes cost £19,635 (INR 25.56 Lakhs) or £20,685 (INR 26.92 Lakhs) annually. A Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BSc), and Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) are listed. Applications use the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) route. Each full-course figure multiplies the current annual fee by three years.
Tuition is charged annually for these undergraduate programmes.
| Programme | Duration | Published tuition (GBP and INR) | Indicative full-course tuition (GBP and INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) Business and Management | 3 years full-time, January or September | £19,635 (INR 25.56 Lakhs) | £58,905 (INR 76.67 Lakhs) |
| BSc (Hons) Computing | 3 years full-time, or 4 with placement, September | £20,685 (INR 26.92 Lakhs) | £62,055 (INR 80.77 Lakhs) |
| BSc (Hons) Cyber Security Management | 3 years full-time, or 4 with placement, September | £20,685 (INR 26.92 Lakhs) | £62,055 (INR 80.77 Lakhs) |
| BSc (Hons) Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | 3 years full-time, or 4 with placement, September | £20,685 (INR 26.92 Lakhs) | £62,055 (INR 80.77 Lakhs) |
| BEng (Hons) Robotics & Autonomous Systems | 3 years full-time, or 4 with placement, September | £20,685 (INR 26.92 Lakhs) | £62,055 (INR 80.77 Lakhs) |
Indicative full-course tuition uses the current annual fee multiplied by three years. It is not a future-fee forecast.
Source: Bournemouth University undergraduate course pages and undergraduate tuition fees page.
The published lower end of BU’s international UG band rose 5.0% from 2025/26 to 2026/27. This is a band comparison, not a single course history.
| Year | UG fee lower bound (GBP and INR) | UG fee lower bound (INR) | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | £18,700 (INR 24.34 Lakhs) | INR 24.34 Lakhs | Base year |
| 2026/27 | £19,635 (INR 25.56 Lakhs) | INR 25.56 Lakhs | +5.0% |
Source: Bournemouth University undergraduate tuition fees page.
Key Insight: January 2027 PG applicants should budget from the 2026/27 rates now. September 2027 UG applicants should not freeze £20,685 (INR 26.92 Lakhs), because the next fee year is unpublished.
Bournemouth University’s living guide uses £900 (INR 1.17 Lakhs) to £1,300 (INR 1.69 Lakhs) monthly. The estimate covers accommodation and everyday expenses.
The category figures come from BU’s 2025/26 budgeting guide. Housing figures use the official 2026/27 accommodation price guide.
| Expense | Monthly (GBP and INR) | Monthly (INR) | Annual (INR) | Notes for Indian Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University accommodation, 42-week halls | £750.23 to £897.43 (INR 97,650 to 1.17 Lakhs), monthly equivalent | INR 97,650 to 1.17 Lakhs | INR 9.46 to 11.32 Lakhs | BU’s guide gives 42-week annual rent. It ranges from £7,271.46 (INR 9.46 Lakhs) to £8,698.20 (INR 11.32 Lakhs). |
| Bills in non-university housing | £0 halls, £64 private (INR 0, INR 8,330) | INR 0 or INR 8,330 | INR 0 or INR 99,963 | Gas, electricity, water, sewerage, and internet are included in BU halls. |
| Local bus travel | £0 halls, £25 private (INR 0, INR 3,254) | INR 0 or INR 3,254 | INR 0 or INR 38,397 | BU accommodation rent includes a bus pass on listed routes. |
| Groceries | £144 (INR 18,743) | INR 18,743 | INR 2.25 Lakhs | BU identifies this as a personal basic-living estimate. |
| Laundry | £13.60 to £23.60 (INR 1,770 to 3,072) | INR 1,770 to 3,072 | INR 21,242 to 36,861 | Unilet houses include washing machines in the rent. |
| Course materials | £18 to £53 (INR 2,343 to 6,898) | INR 2,343 to 6,898 | INR 27,334 to 82,001 | Textbooks, photocopying, stationery, and consumables vary by course. |
Monthly rent equivalents are calculated from BU’s published 42-week annual rent. They are not separate monthly charges.
Source: Bournemouth University living costs and budgeting page.
BU housing costs vary by tenancy length, room type, bus pass, and guarantor rule.
| Accommodation option | Tenancy | Weekly rent (GBP and INR) | Annual rent (GBP and INR) | Guarantor rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Village, standard non-en-suite PG | 50 weeks | £168.51 (INR 21,933) | £8,425.50 (INR 10.97 Lakhs) | None listed |
| Cranborne House, standard en-suite PG | 50 weeks | £175.07 (INR 22,787) | £8,753.50 (INR 11.39 Lakhs) | International guarantors accepted |
| Bailey Point, standard en-suite UG | 42 weeks | £207.10 (INR 26,956) | £8,698.20 (INR 11.32 Lakhs) | International guarantors not accepted |
| Dorchester House, premium studio UG or PG | 50 weeks | £238.90 (INR 31,095) | £11,945 (INR 15.55 Lakhs) | None listed |
Source: Bournemouth University accommodation price guide 2026/27.
Note: The £900 (INR 1.17 Lakhs) to £1,300 (INR 1.69 Lakhs) guide is a living benchmark. It is not a billed cost of attendance and excludes tuition, visa charges, deposits, travel, and setup costs.
Use the 42-week hall figure for an academic-year budget, then add private-lease weeks when applicable.
Currency Tip: January 2027 payments can take up to one week through Flywire or four weeks by bank transfer. September 2027 applicants should keep the same transfer buffer before each fee deadline.
The representative PG budget starts at INR 42.72 Lakhs with low living costs. The average reaches INR 45.84 Lakhs. The high case reaches INR 48.96 Lakhs.
These totals use MSc Data Science & Artificial Intelligence tuition and twelve months of living costs. They include the Student Visa fee and a one-year IHS comparison. Every scenario uses £20,685 (INR 26.92 Lakhs) tuition and £1,334 (INR 1.74 Lakhs) in mandatory fees.
The UK Student Visa fee rules list £558 (INR 72,629). The student IHS rate is £776 (INR 1.01 Lakhs) per year.
| Scenario | Living, 12 months (GBP and INR) | Total Year 1 (GBP and INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Low living cost | £10,800 (INR 14.06 Lakhs) | £32,819 (INR 42.72 Lakhs) |
| Average living cost | £13,200 (INR 17.18 Lakhs) | £35,219 (INR 45.84 Lakhs) |
| High living cost | £15,600 (INR 20.30 Lakhs) | £37,619 (INR 48.96 Lakhs) |
Source: Bournemouth University fees and living costs pages; GOV.UK Student Visa and IHS pages.
Tuition plus twelve months of living totals £31,485 (INR 40.98 Lakhs) to £36,285 (INR 47.23 Lakhs). These figures use unchanged current rates. An INR 50 Lakhs education loan at 10.5% for ten years implies an equated monthly instalment (EMI). The EMI is about INR 65,000 to INR 70,000 monthly.
Key Insight: For January 2027 and September 2027 starts, Academic Excellence can remove £4,500 (INR 5.86 Lakhs). No full-payment discount is published. Check the award before the second card instalment.
Bournemouth University’s automatic PG awards reduce tuition. They offer £2,000 (INR 2.60 Lakhs) or £4,500 (INR 5.86 Lakhs). Academic Excellence provides the larger reduction.
Automatic assessment means no separate scholarship form is needed. The award applies to eligible self-funded international PG students.
| Award | Amount or support | Eligibility | Status and deadline | Relevant intake |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Excellence Scholarship | £4,500 (INR 5.86 Lakhs) tuition reduction | International PG applicant with upper-second or first-class equivalent degree | Open, automatic assessment, no separate deadline | January 2027 and September 2027 |
| Academic Achievement Scholarship | £2,000 (INR 2.60 Lakhs) tuition reduction | International PG applicant with high-second equivalent degree | Open, automatic assessment, no separate deadline | January 2027 and September 2027 |
| BU Music Scholarship | £600 (INR 78,096) award | International PG applicant with demonstrated musical achievement | Open, apply by 30 November 2026 | January 2027 |
| BU Sport Scholarship | £500 to £5,000 (INR 65,080 to 6.51 Lakhs) | International PG applicant with high-level sporting achievement | Open, apply by 30 November 2026 | January 2027 |
Source: Bournemouth University international postgraduate student scholarships page.
External Indian funding requires separate timing, and no listed award is available as current BU funding.
Bournemouth University publishes no course-specific January 2027 application cutoff. The target-intake deadline is pending, and the offer letter controls deposit timing.
| External Indian funding check | Support type | Eligibility relevance | Current status | Deadline and intake |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarship | Tuition, living, healthcare, and airfare support when awarded | Indian postgraduate applicants, subject and institution rules apply | 2026 call closed | 31 March 2026, not actionable for January 2027 |
| J N Tata Endowment | Merit-based loan scholarship | Indian citizens pursuing overseas PG study | 2026/27 application closed | 29 March 2026, not actionable for January 2027 |
| K C Mahindra Scholarship | Interest-free loan, up to INR 10 Lakhs for top fellows or INR 5 Lakhs for other awardees | Indian citizens with a first-class degree | Applications closed | 30 April 2026, for overseas courses starting August 2026 to February 2027 |
| Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme | Postgraduate funding support | Indian applicants in selected countries | 2026/27 cycle closed and UK study is not available | Next cycle opens in 2027 |
Source: official scholarship-provider pages.
Tip for Indian Students: For January 2027, submit BU Music or Sport applications by 30 November 2026. Check the automatic £4,500 (INR 5.86 Lakhs) award before paying the next tuition instalment.
For award terms, review the Bournemouth University scholarship details.
Bournemouth University requires a £5,000 (INR 6.51 Lakhs) deposit for most Indian applicants. The amount is £8,000 (INR 10.41 Lakhs) for Haryana and Punjab regions.
The published rule is level and region based, not a separate deposit for each course. The deposit forms part of tuition and is normally non-refundable.
A Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) is the document needed for a Student Visa. BU says delayed deposit payment can delay CAS issuance.
| Course example | Deposit | Deadline | Refund rule | Tuition treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Data Science & Artificial Intelligence | £5,000 (INR 6.51 Lakhs), or £8,000 (INR 10.41 Lakhs) for Haryana and Punjab regions | Date stated in offer letter | Non-refundable, except policy circumstances | Counts toward tuition |
| MSc Cyber Security | £5,000 (INR 6.51 Lakhs), or £8,000 (INR 10.41 Lakhs) for Haryana and Punjab regions | Date stated in offer letter | Non-refundable, except policy circumstances | Counts toward tuition |
| BA (Hons) Business and Management | £5,000 (INR 6.51 Lakhs) | Date stated in offer letter | Non-refundable, except policy circumstances | Counts toward tuition |
Source: Bournemouth University deposit and payment page.
Online card payments can use two instalments. BU takes 50% after deposits and discounts at enrolment, then 50% about three months later.
Note: For January 2027, the offer-letter deposit date controls CAS timing. The 30 November 2026 BU Music and Sport deadline comes earlier than any course-specific deposit date published.
Cash needed before arrival is about INR 9.07 Lakhs for most Indian regions. Haryana and Punjab PG deposits raise that minimum to INR 12.98 Lakhs.
Cash Needed Before Arrival: Most-region PG minimum is £6,972 (INR 9.07 Lakhs). It combines the £5,000 deposit (INR 6.51 Lakhs) and £558 visa fee (INR 72,629). It adds £1,164 IHS (INR 1.52 Lakhs) and £250 housing payment (INR 32,540). Haryana and Punjab PG minimum is £9,972 (INR 12.98 Lakhs).
Budget approximately INR 9.07-12.98 Lakhs for first-year hidden costs.
Note: The IHS is the hidden charge families most often miss. A 12-month PG route can require £1,164 (INR 1.52 Lakhs) upfront for an 18-month visa period.
Source: GOV.UK Student Visa and IHS guidance; Bournemouth University accommodation and living cost pages.
The largest documented reduction is £4,500 (INR 5.86 Lakhs) through BU’s automatic Academic Excellence Scholarship.
Tip for Indian Students: For January 2027 and September 2027 PG starts, use the highest-value lever. That lever is £4,500 (INR 5.86 Lakhs). Confirm the automatic award before paying the remaining tuition balance.
Source: Bournemouth University scholarships, living costs, and part-time work pages; GOV.UK Immigration Rules.
Bournemouth University can be financially reasonable. The MSc Data Science & Artificial Intelligence first-year budget is INR 42.72-48.96 Lakhs before travel and setup costs.
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2027 place BU at #801-850. Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026 place it at #401-500.
THE’s 2026 subject bands place Business and Economics at #251-300 and Computer Science at #601-800. This supports stronger value for business routes than a generic computing claim.
The Graduate Route lasts 18 months for applications made on or after 1 January 2027. An INR 50 Lakhs loan at 10.5% for ten years creates an EMI. The EMI is about INR 65,000 to INR 70,000 monthly.
Payback depends on the role and salary secured after graduation. A guaranteed salary outcome should not be assumed.
For the next decision, compare Bournemouth University rankings and subject signals.
Key Insight: January 2027 is financially strongest when Academic Excellence reduces tuition to £16,185 (INR 21.07 Lakhs). Full tuition plus twelve-month living falls to £26,985 (INR 35.12 Lakhs) at the low end. The high end is £31,785 (INR 41.37 Lakhs). Visa and IHS remain outside this range.
Source: official QS and THE ranking records; Bournemouth University course and scholarship pages.
January 2027 is the realistic PG entry for a new visa applicant. September 2027 is the next broad UG route. Bournemouth University’s PG first-year budget is INR 42.72-48.96 Lakhs before travel and setup costs. Academic Excellence can reduce tuition by INR 5.86 Lakhs. An INR 50 Lakhs loan implies EMI of about INR 65,000 to INR 70,000 monthly. Use the offer-letter deposit deadline and the 13 January 2027 UCAS deadline, 23:30 IST, to sequence funding.
Ques. What are Bournemouth University fees for Indian students in 2026/27?
Ans. Bournemouth University fees for Indian students start at £18,900 (INR 24.60 Lakhs) for taught PG study. The highest published PG band is £23,000 (INR 29.94 Lakhs). UG tuition ranges from £19,635 (INR 25.56 Lakhs) to £24,150 (INR 31.43 Lakhs) annually.
Ques. What is the MSc Data Science & Artificial Intelligence fee?
Ans. MSc Data Science & Artificial Intelligence costs £20,685 (INR 26.92 Lakhs) for the published 2026/27 fee card. The September route lasts one year, while the January route lasts 16 months.
Ques. Does Bournemouth University have a January 2027 intake?
Ans. Bournemouth University lists January 2027 for several PG courses, including Data Science and Cyber Security. January is PG-only at most UK universities, but BA Business and Management also lists January 2027.
Ques. How much is the Bournemouth University deposit for Indian applicants?
Ans. Bournemouth University requires a £5,000 (INR 6.51 Lakhs) deposit for most Indian applicants. The amount is £8,000 (INR 10.41 Lakhs) for Haryana and Punjab regions on PG applications.
Ques. Does the deposit affect CAS timing?
Ans. Bournemouth University records the deposit before issuing the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS). Delayed payment can delay CAS and reduce the time available for a Student Visa application.
Ques. Which Bournemouth University scholarships are available for Indian students?
Ans. Bournemouth University offers automatic PG awards of £4,500 (INR 5.86 Lakhs) and £2,000 (INR 2.60 Lakhs). Music and Sport awards for January 2027 require applications by 30 November 2026.
Ques. What is the cost of living near Bournemouth University?
Ans. Bournemouth University estimates £900 (INR 1.17 Lakhs) to £1,300 (INR 1.69 Lakhs) monthly. The estimate covers accommodation and everyday expenses. BU halls include a bus pass, while private housing adds bills.
Ques. How much are the UK Student Visa fee and IHS?
Ans. Bournemouth University applicants pay a UK Student Visa fee of £558 (INR 72,629). The student IHS rate is £776 (INR 1.01 Lakhs) per year. The actual IHS is paid upfront for the full visa duration.
Ques. Can Bournemouth University students work part-time?
Ans. Bournemouth University students on a degree-level Student Visa can usually work up to 20 hours weekly during term. BU reports part-time earnings of £90 to £120 (INR 11,714 to 15,619) weekly.
Ques. Is Bournemouth University worth the cost after a loan?
Ans. Bournemouth University is easier to justify after the £4,500 (INR 5.86 Lakhs) award reduces PG tuition. An INR 50 Lakhs loan at 10.5% for ten years creates an EMI. The EMI is about INR 65,000 to INR 70,000 monthly.
Ques. What is the 2027 undergraduate application deadline?
Ans. Bournemouth University’s UCAS equal-consideration deadline is 13 January 2027 at 23:30 IST. Late applications may remain possible until 30 June 2027 if course places remain.
| Program | Important Dates | Fees | Application Fees | Eligibility | Financial Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Data Science AI MSc January 2027 intake (1st Jan 2027) | INR 24.6 L/Yr GBP 18,750 /Yr | - | IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 4, PTE: 64, Bachelor's Degree in Computing/Computer Science/Maths/related, minimum 55% | ||
Neuropsychology MSc January 2027 rolling intake (1st Jan 2027) | INR 25.8 L/Yr GBP 19,688 /Yr | - | IELTS: 6.5, Bachelor's Degree in Psychology/Neuroscience/related science, minimum 55% | ||
MBA January 2027 rolling intake admission (1st Jan 2027) | INR 26.2 L/Yr GBP 20,000 /Yr | - | IELTS: 6.5, Bachelor's Degree in Any, minimum 55% | ||
Management Business Analytics MSc January 2027 intake (1st Jan 2027) | INR 26.2 L/Yr GBP 19,950 /Yr | - | IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 4, PTE: 64, Bachelor's Degree in Any, minimum 55% | ||
BSc Physiotherapy 3 years | UCAS 2027 undergraduate physiotherapy application deadline (13th Jan 2027) | INR 27.1 L/Yr GBP 20,685 /Yr | 29 | IELTS: 7.0, High School Diploma in Science/Health Science, minimum 50% |
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