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About Bangor University

Founded in 1884, dedicated to academic excellence for more than 135 years, Bangor University is one of the oldest and most prestigious degree awarding institutions. It is a thriving, forward-looking institution offering excellent opportunities. They are situated on the North Wales coast, between the mountains of Snowdonia and the Menai Strait.

Currently, there are about 10,000 students studying with nine academic Schools that are used to organise their teaching and research. Academic quality and a commitment to the student experience are hallmarks of Bangor University. In the government's most current Research Excellence Framework (REF2021), 85% of the research at Bangor University was rated as being of world-leading (4*) or globally outstanding (3*) calibre.

They provide hundreds of courses in the humanities, arts, business and sciences. Their lecturers and teaching quality achieved the fifth highest ratings in the 2023 WhatUni Student Choice Awards, and they take pride in the excellence of their instruction. They are renowned as a centre of excellence for a diverse portfolio on a regional, national, and worldwide level, and their strategic themes reflect this. 

About Bangor University

Founded in 1884, dedicated to academic excellence for more than 135 years, Bangor University is one of the oldest and most prestigious degree awarding institutions. It is a thriving, forward-looking institution offering excellent opportunities. They are situated on the North Wales coast, between the mountains of Snowdonia and the Menai Strait.

Currently, there are about 10,000 students studying with nine academic Schools that are used to organise their teaching and research. Academic quality and a commitment to the student experience are hallmarks of Bangor University. In the government's most current Research Excellence Framework (REF2021), 85% of the research at Bangor University was rated as being of world-leading (4*) or globally outstanding (3*) calibre.

They provide hundreds of courses in the humanities, arts, business and sciences. Their lecturers and teaching quality achieved the fifth highest ratings in the 2023 WhatUni Student Choice Awards, and they take pride in the excellence of their instruction. They are renowned as a centre of excellence for a diverse portfolio on a regional, national, and worldwide level, and their strategic themes reflect this. 

Available programs

Bangor University offers Bachelor degree programmes in more than 25 academic fields, including Business Studies, Finance, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Law, Psychology, Healthcare, Ocean Science, Music, Arts, Education, Literature, Biology, Languages, Environment, Social Sciences, and many more.

Geography MGeog

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History BA (Hons)

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Music BA (Hons)

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Music BMus (Hons)

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Biology MBiol

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Medicine (BMBS)

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Zoology MZool

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Law LLB (Hons)

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Bangor University offers Master degree programmes in more than 25 academic fields, including Business Studies, Finance, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Law, Psychology, Healthcare, Ocean Science, Music, Arts, Education, Literature, Biology, Languages, Environment, Social Sciences, and many more.

MRes Psychology

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MSc Counselling

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MSc Neuroimaging

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MSc Psychology

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University information

Admissions is responsible for processing all home/EU and international applications for the University's undergraduate and postgraduate courses. We are located in Neuadd Rathbone, College Road. Find out the scholarship opportunities here.

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The University has an impressive range of facilities. As a University which provides strong support for research activities, Bangor has a number of subject related specialist resources that include:

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Student life

Bangor University has a thriving and diversified student community. There is something for everyone among their more than 150 Student Union Clubs and Societies, which span a variety of sports, hobbies, and interests. Since student membership is free, all of their pupils participate in the available extracurricular activities. The 2023 WhatUni Student Choice Awards also recognised their Students Union as top 10 in the UK.

Students receive assistance and support as soon as they arrive. Their Student Services Centre offers information and advice on a range of topics, including finances and accommodation as well as counselling, study skills, dyslexia, and access to local religious services. Thousands of second- and third-year students get training each year to serve as peer guides, who welcome new students to Bangor and offer helpful tips to make them feel at home.

Life at Bangor

The university offers a variety of services to support you in pursuing your graduate goals. In the competitive employment market of today, developing your personal talents and increasing your employability while in college is essential.
Having work experience is essential for landing a job after graduation. They provide a range of opportunities for students to develop important employability skills, including assisting them with any work placements or internships they may choose to pursue.  

Students can choose to do a placement as part of nearly every undergraduate degree we offer at Bangor to increase their employability. It is possible to do a placement for a year (taken between years 2 and 3), three months, or two weeks (minimum 70 hours, completed during year 2). Previous and present students have collaborated with a broad range of placement providers and have been assigned to work with hosts including Santander Bank, Siemens Healthineers, Coutts, Venue Cymru, WRU, BBC Cymru, Zip World, and Gen2.

Undergraduate and graduate students at Bangor University can participate in professional internship programmes while honing their abilities and earning money twice a year. Students can participate in a variety of internships, from marketing and advertising to medical research. Internships provide beneficial experience in a working environment.

Tuition fee and scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

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Rankings & ratings

Bangor University is one of the top public universities in Bangor, United Kingdom. It is ranked #=474 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #451- 500
  • 2014
    #471-480
  • 2015
    #471-480
  • 2016
    #411-420
  • 2017
    #411-420
  • 2018
    #441-450
  • 2019
    #=435
  • 2020
    #521-530
  • 2021
    #601-650
  • 2022
    #601-650
  • 2023
    #601-650
  • 2024
    #=481
  • 2025
    #=474
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