Overview

Bangor University has been offering world-class teaching and research since it was founded in 1884. Situated in North Wales, it is positioned in a fantastic location for students who want to experience a vibrant student lifestyle and exciting outdoor pursuits.

　　There is a wide range of courses available at Bangor University, across a selection of disciplines. The university is home to the North Wales Medical School, with new facilities helping to train students in various roles in the medical profession. It also offers specialist sciences, such as ocean sciences, with the university owning its own research ship – The Prince Madog.

　　Students at Bangor University will enjoy guaranteed accommodation in their first year (September intake), and have the option to join one of the 150+ clubs and societies to meet others with similar interests, building strong social bonds and offering a fun balance alongside learning.

　　Bangor's outstanding course-specific facilities and passionate faculty help to ensure all students enjoy a tailored, enriching study programme. Students will benefit from resources and learning spaces that are professional grade, and teaching staff that genuinely care about helping to develop the next generation of industry leaders.

　　Within easy reach of Bangor University, Snowdonia National Park offers breathtaking views and walks and the option to try various outdoor sports. A little further afield, the cities of Liverpool and Manchester are easily accessible by train, along with other destinations in North Wales, including numerous beautiful beaches that students may wish to explore during their down time.

　　

What's new

At Bangor University, innovation and development never stands still. There is a continued push to provide students with the best opportunities and resources, to help ensure that graduates have the highest chances of success when leaving the university and moving onto their next steps.

　　One of the prime examples of investment is the new North Wales Medical School at the university. This brand-new building is fully equipped to offer a number of medical-related qualifications, with professional-grade equipment and learning spaces tailored to the needs of the next generation of medical students. The university is now accepting applications for its first intakes at the Medical School.

　　The university has also worked with a selection of the biggest organizations and businesses in the world on research projects. Recent examples of the exciting studies conducted at Bangor include collaborations with Meta on mixed reality, a look at understanding how to overcome limitation of 5G networks and tackling obesity related problems.

　　

Teaching quality

The quality of the teaching at any university can be judged across the facilities offered and the quality of the teaching staff themselves. At Bangor, neither disappoint.

　　Many universities make the claim that they provide a broad range of flexible learning environments - not just lecture halls but also workshop spaces, laboratories etc. Bangor University offers all of these and more, including being one of the very few universities to have its own botanical gardens, a museum, and a research ship. Depending on students' chosen course, they will learn using the best equipment and software that is relevant to them, in the most suitable environment.

　　The teaching staff at Bangor genuinely care about the development of students. They are experienced in their field, bringing a high level of expertise to their teaching, but they are also highly trained educators who know how to best engage students, and get them bought into their study programme.

　　

Department structure

There is a broad selection of courses available to study at Bangor University. These are split between three main colleges, each of which contains several schools and academic centres:

　　College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

　　Bangor Business School School of History, Law, and Social Sciences School of Arts, Culture and Language School of EducationCollege of Science and Engineering

　　School of Computer Science and Engineering School of Environmental and Natural Sciences School of Ocean SciencesCollege of Medicine and Health

　　School of Health Sciences School of Psychology and Sport Science North Wales Medical SchoolIn total there are over 50 different subject areas available at undergraduate level, many of which are ranked highly for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey. Students can then progress onto postgraduate study if they wish, while there are alternative part-time courses, degree apprenticeship options and more too for anyone who isn't looking for a full undergraduate degree.

　　

Entry requirements

There are several routes of entry to study at Bangor University for international students, depending on the level of education already received. If students have not completed a high school qualification equivalent to British A-levels or an International Baccalaureate, they can join a 4-year course incorporating a Year Zero at the Bangor University International College (BUIC), before progressing onto a three-year degree.

　　Students who have got a school leaving qualification can apply to join a three-year degree in the first year, and there is also the option for transfer students to move straight onto the second year of a degree if they have commenced university studies elsewhere already.

　　All courses at Bangor University are taught in English, so students will need to provide a test score from an accepted provider as proof of their ability to understand the language sufficiently to study. Different courses have different score requirements depending on their complexity, so students are advised to check the university's website for more information.

　　

Scholarships & funding

There are several funding support options available to students at the university, including some specifically aimed at UK applicants and a selection of international scholarships, many of which are available to students of all countries except for the UK.

　　Scholarship values range up to GBP 10,000 per year and are often paid directly to the university in lieu of tuition fee payments, reducing the amount that students have to pay and/or lowering the loans that students must take out in order to begin their studies. Qualification criteria vary depending on the specific scholarship – some reward academic achievement or other talents, while others help to level the playing field for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

　　More funding options are available to international students alongside these scholarships, provided by third parties – a list of the options and application methods can be browsed on the university website. Students can also get help finding part-time work to fit around their studies as another means of paying for their course and living expenses.

　　

Facilities

The facilities available to students at Bangor University are excellent – both for broad use of students and the course-specific facilities tailored to specific learning needs.

　　Across the campus, students will find ample study spaces including PC rooms fitted with modern IT equipment, and rooms that can be used for private or group study sessions. The library and archives are packed with learning materials, including digital media, so that students can always get their hands on the necessary resources to support their work.

　　Course-specific facilities include:

　　The Environment Centre Wales, focusing on environmental research The Prince Madog, a research ship used by the School of Ocean Sciences A multimedia Language Centre Various Sports, Health and Exercise Science facilities, including a dual energy x-ray absorptiometry room, an underwater weighing room, a climatic chamber and more The Centre for Hill and Upland Management, which works closely with local farmers The Natural History Museum Treborth Botanic Gardens