Social life
Food… Bournemouth offers diverse dining choices: British, Thai, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, Italian, the list is endless.
Socialising… Bournemouth town is well known for having great places to socialise including: pubs, restaurants, music and dance venues.
Sports… At BU we offer sports and recreation facilities for everyone, whether you are a keen athlete or would like to start a sport for the first time.
Community and support
Students’ Union…The Students’ Union at Bournemouth University (SUBU) provides a voice for students and offers independent and impartial advice. SUBU also organises social activities and events, visit
www.subu.org.uk
Libraries… The Sir Michael Cobham Library is based on our Talbot Campus with other libraries located at the Lansdowne Campus, all of which have computers with Wi-Fi coverage. We’ve also designed some really innovative learning spaces, for example the ‘techno booths’ with touch screens for group work.
Health… The Medical Centre on Talbot Campus offers confidential advice on all aspects of healthcare.
Free English language support… Extensive English language support for international students is offered by dedicated English language specialists. Group classes and one-to-one sessions are available for general English study or subject specific language. You can also choose to study online at your convenience using our interactive language learning facility to improve your English skills or learn a new language.
Airport transfer and International Students’ Orientation Programme (ISOP)… We provide a Meet and Greet service at London Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport (depending on demand).
The ISOP programme is designed to help you to discover everything you need to know about BU, make friends and explore the local area. We also offer a welcome reception to all international students during their first week of arrival. See more at
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/newinternational
Culture and arts… There are many outlets for artists including theatres, museums, open air music stands, the annual air festival, and many more.
Places of worship… Bournemouth has a diverse range of places to worship. The multi-faith Chaplaincy at BU has an open door policy with weekly Global Café for all international students to meet and relax with free tea, coffee and biscuits.
“My experience has surpassed my expectation. I was taught by very friendly, down-to-earth and highly knowledgeable lecturers who were always willing to assist. What particularly made the experience at Bournemouth richer is the dense international presence.”
David Adeloye (Nigeria) MSc Tourism Management
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