Established in 1885, Arts University Bournemouth is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Poole (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), South West England. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, Arts University Bournemouth (AUCB) is a small coeducational UK higher education institution. Arts University Bournemouth (AUCB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. AUCB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.