Bournemouth University says it’s “deeply saddened and devastated” that it may have to lose 200 staff.
The university has begun a formal consultation on a proposed restructure and reduction in the number of staff posts.
Financial pressures are blamed with BU saying it will do everything it can to avoid compulsory redundancies.
A BU spokesman said: “Last week we announced and began a formal consultation on a proposed restructure and reduction in the number of staff posts across Bournemouth University.
“We are deeply saddened and devastated that we may have to lose around 200 hardworking and valued members of staff from across our academic faculties and professional services.
“We will do everything we can to avoid compulsory redundancies and through our staff consultation we will be providing a voluntary redundancy scheme.
“Like many other universities in the UK, we are facing financial pressures with rising operational costs and an increasingly competitive environment for student recruitment.
“We must make the difficult decisions now to be in the best size and shape for the future and to adapt to the changing market for higher education.
“The wellbeing of our staff continues to be a priority and we will ensure they are fully supported throughout the consultation period.
“For students, our teaching and focus on giving them an excellent experience will continue during the period of consultation.
“Their studies will remain unaffected throughout and, for those who have applied for courses in the next academic year, they can be confident that we will welcome them in September for their confirmed courses.”