Bournemouth University

Bournemouth is a thriving town on the beautiful south coast. It's easy to get around town and less than 2 hours from London by train. Famous for its sandy beach, Bournemouth is home to vibrant nightlife and international cuisine.

• Bournemouth comes alive at night with a whole host of clubs, bars, restaurants, live music and theatres.
• The Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth O2 Academy and Pavilion Theatre attract international stars, as does the SU venue, the Old Fire Station.
• The bustling, pedestrianised town centre has high street shops and a range of independent boutiques.
• The town square hosts live music and activities, and each summer Bournemouth hosts the largest free Air Festival in Europe.
• Bournemouth's stunning 7-mile-long golden beach holds four European blue flags and two Seaside Awards. Try surfing, kitesurfing, paddleboarding or the pier's zip wire.

• Accommodation is guaranteed for students who apply and pick BU as their firm choice by the relevant deadlines.
• The majority of accommodation is student-hall style buildings with an en suite room and shared living space.
• ResLifeBU hosts social activities throughout the year to help students settle in.
• The total annual cost of accommodation is payable in three instalments.
• Prospective students can view halls of residence at university open days or watch videos on BU's YouTube channel.

• Offers a variety of experiences from fundraising to volunteering to joining any of over 120 clubs and societies.
• Home to the student-run media outlet, Nerve* magazine, TV and radio.
• SUBU runs an award-winning nightclub – the Old Fire Station – and its annual summer ball is one of the largest in the UK.

• Bournemouth is just over 100 miles from London. The town benefits from excellent road, rail and air links.
• Student bus services operate locally and between campuses. The UNIBUS bus service operates every 10 minutes during term time.
• Fast trains from London take around 2 hours, with good connections by rail to many of the UK's major cities.
• Frequent coach services also run from many large cities. From London, a journey by coach takes around 2 hours 30 minutes.
• Bournemouth and Southampton airports fly to UK and European destinations. Rail and coach links to Heathrow and Gatwick airports.

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