Prifysgol Bangor University

WHY CHOOSE BANGOR FOR YOUR STUDIES?

Founded in 1884, dedicated to academic excellence for more than 140 years, Bangor University is one of the most prestigious degree awarding institutions in the UK.

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.

No.1 Welsh University of the Year

-Daily Mail Universtiy Guide 2024

Top 15 UK University of the Year

-WhatUni 2024

Top 500

University in the World

-QS World University Ranksing 2025

Top 20 UK University of Course Content

-StudentCrowd University Awards 2024

Top 45 UK University

-The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024

CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY

5 Stars Global Rating for Employability

-QR Star Rating System

88% of our graduates progressed to employment or further study within six months of graduation

-DLHE 2021

Top 40

UK University for Career Prospects

-WhatUni 2024

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.

STUDENT SUPPORT

• Top 20 UK University for 'Student Support' - WhatUni 2024
• 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 15 in the UK for our 'Students' Union' - WhatUni 2024
• Top 35 in the UK for 'Student Experience' - The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024
• 6th Safest overall UK University - Unifresher’s Alternative University League Table

INFRASTRUCTURE

• Top 45 UK University for 'Facilities' - WhatUni 2024
• 5 Stars Global Rating in 'Facilities' - QS Star Rating System
• 160+ buildings, 14 academic departments offering 250+ Undergraduate courses and 150+ Postgraduate courses in 40+ subject areas offered over January and September intakes.