AUB is an art university that turns creativity into a career and leads the creative industry. We are passionate about creative themes and encourage curiosity, risk taking and a sense of adventure.

AUB is a practice-oriented university with a strong desire for its graduates to enjoy a rewarding career. Our alumni return with incredible stories about what they’ve done, the businesses they’ve started, and the awards they’ve earned.

Creative themes do not stand alone at AUB. Our collaboration extends beyond joint courses to connections with the broader university community and creative industries. AUB staff and students are committed to the local, national and international communities in which we live, work and create. Our vibrant maker culture, along with our commitment to professionalism, is at the heart of everything we do.

Our staff and students work with global brands and local small businesses to provide creative services on exciting projects. We use innovative thinking to support local and international communities and social enterprises. We are the gateway to the £92bn creative economy, growing faster than the entire UK economy and providing 1 in 11 jobs.

We consistently achieve excellent employability scores due to the quality of our teaching and the campuses and facilities that prepare our students for employment. According to the latest DLHE survey, 98% of graduates are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation.

Our employees are exceptional. They are inspirational teachers, researchers, practitioners and technologists who are here to support student learning and help them achieve excellence. It has been awarded Gold in HEFCE’s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). We received this award for consistently delivering excellence in teaching, learning, and outcomes for our students.