Bournemouth University

Bournemouth University (BU) is a public university in Bournemouth, Dorset, England, with its main campus in neighbouring Poole. The university was founded in 1992 as a polytechnic and was granted university status in the same year. BU is known for its focus on professional practice and its strong links with industry, particularly in the media and creative sectors. It has a reputation for excellence in a number of areas, including media production, computer animation, and tourism. BU is a research-intensive university with a growing international reputation.