Quick Summary
Bangor University, in Bangor, United Kingdom, is a public that has shaped higher education since 1884. Ranked #474 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 10500 students including 23% from outside United Kingdom. Known for strengths in Agriculture & Forestry, Psychology, Earth & Marine Sciences, it maintains an acceptance rate of 82%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Bangor offers a unique blend of world-class teaching quality, a low cost of living, and an unmatched natural location between the Snowdonia mountains and the Menai Strait.
Subject Strengths
Agriculture & ForestryPsychologyEarth & Marine SciencesEnvironmental SciencesSports Science
Founded1884
TypePublic
Total Students10500
Intl Students23%
Faculty Ratio14.8
CampusCity Campus
Campus Size150 acres
Affiliated HospitalsYsbyty Gwynedd
AccreditationAMBA,British Psychological Society (BPS),Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW),Royal Society of Biology
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#474
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#401–500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#601–700
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate,Postgraduate Taught,Postgraduate Research,Distance Learning,Short Courses
Programs
PhD in Ocean Sciences,PhD in Psychology,PhD in Computer Science,PhD in Music,PhD in Bilingualism
PhD Programs
MBA Information Management,MSc Forestry,MA Education Studies
Online Programs
BioComposites Centre,Centre for Applied Marine Sciences,Wales Centre for Evidence Based Care
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
AMBA,British Psychological Society (BPS),Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW),Royal Society of Biology
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate82%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · June 30
SPRINGApplication Deadline · October 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
A strong personal statement highlighting subject-specific interest and relevant extracurricular engagement is vital for competitive courses like Psychology and Marine Biology.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in British Pound
UG Tuition
£16,000/yr
per year · GBP
Living Cost
£9,600/yr
per year · GBP
PG Tuition
£17,000/yr
per year · GBP
Application Fee
$35
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
£256,275/yr
tuition + living + essentials · GBP
Scholarships AvailableVice-Chancellor’s Scholarship,International Student Scholarship,Professional Experience Scholarship
Avg Scholarship$4,500
Financial AidStudent Finance Wales,US Federal Loans,Postgraduate Loans
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate,Postgraduate Taught,Postgraduate Research,Distance Learning,Short Courses programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Biology | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Psychology | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Forestry | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Accounting & Finance | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Electronic Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$31,000
Average Salary After Graduation
93%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementActive placement support through the Skills and Employability Service with strong local SME links.
Industry Connections
NHSBBCHorizon Nuclear PowerSiemens
Notable Alumni
Danny Boyle,Hamza Yassin,Frances Barber,Stefan Rahmstorf
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Canolfan Brailsford,St Mary's Fitness Room,Climbing Wall
Student Clubs
Sub-Aqua Club,Mountaineering Society,Stage Crew,Undeb Bangor (Students' Union)
Library Resources
Main Arts Library,Deiniol Science Library,Archives and Special Collections
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Available