It is a specialist institution where teaching and research is exclusively delivered through the disciplines of art, design, architecture, media and performance. The University provides an internationally orientated learning, teaching, research and knowledge transfer environment with students from over 60 countries undertaking courses from Preparation through to Postgraduate level.

AUB and its creative community are committed to the mission of being the leading professional arts university dedicated to turning creativity into careers. A fundamental concept of the University is the practical application of knowledge, realised through the delivery of excellent teaching within a collaborative, creative community. With a reputation for excellence, award-winning campus, and world class teaching, AUB has also developed long-term relationships with educational institutions and organisations from around the world, designing and delivering short term study programmes to complement and support students’ learning to ensure they reach their creative potential.