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Why Bangor?

We offer the highest quality teaching, excellent student support and a breathtaking location, there are so many reasons to choose Bangor University for your studies.

CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY

5 Stars

Global Rating for Employability

QS Star Rating System 2022

88%

of our graduates progressed to employment or further study within six months of graduation

DLHE 2021

Top 35

UK University for Career Prospects

WhatUni 2023

Many courses help strengthen career prospects through:

Work placements:

Students are provided with a variety of options for work experience - either within the degree, through University internships or by volunteering.

Industry partnerships:

Some degrees are run in partnership with the industry such as Teacher Training, Nursing and Social Work.

Professional accreditations:

To help develop students' careers, many of the degrees are accredited by professional bodies of global repute, such as IBMS, ACCA, CIMA, CIM, BCS, BPS, IET, ICF, SRA, and NMC.

   Find out more about our Careers & Employability Services 

COST OF STUDY

Top 10

in the UK for Value for Money

StudentCrowd University Awards 2023

£1M

in scholarships available for international students

Bangor University

 Find out more about our Scholarships opportunities.

Acccommodation - students walking through St Mary's Student Village

Accommodation

  • Ranked No.3 in the UK for 'Student Accommodation' - WhatUni 2023
  • Guaranteed accommodation for new international students
  • Wi-fi, gym membership and Campus Life membership included in the price 
  • £35 million investment in student accommodation 
  • Conveniently located within a 15 minute walk from the lecture halls and also the city centre
  • Student Villages include sports facilities, laundry, café, bar, shops and 24 hour security
  • Variety of room options available; En-suite, Studios, Townhouses, Standard, and Budget

STUDENT SUPPORT

  • Top 20 UK University for 'Student Support' - WhatUni 2023
  • Free English language support for international students throughout the year.
  • Dedicated team to handle international student concerns ranging from visa, accommodation, health, money matters, and employment
  • Free writing and skills workshops for students, for confidential writing, study skills, time management, and numeracy/statistics support
  • Top 10 in the UK for our 'Students' Union' - WhatUni 2023
  • Top 35 in the UK for 'Student Experience' - The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024

Find out more

INFRASTRUCTURE

  • Top 15 UK University for 'Facilities' - WhatUni 2023
  • 5 Stars Global Rating in 'Facilities' - QS Star Rating System 2022
  • 160+ buildings, 14 academic departments offering 250+ Undergraduate courses and 150+ Postgraduate courses in 40+ subject areas offered over January and September intakes.

Bangor University, UK

Location Map

Bangor is situated on the North Wales coast and is easy to reach from any part of the UK. Manchester Airport is only a two-hour train journey away and London is less than four hours away by train.

Bangor University, UK

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