Established in 1884, Bangor University has a long tradition of excellence and exceeds expectations, both for academic standards and student experience. Bangor is a strong, confident institution recognised regionally, nationally and internationally as a centre of excellence for its varied portfolio of teaching and research, and for the unique, multicultural, inclusive experience it provides for its staff and students.
Bangor University has a long tradition of academic excellence and a strong focus on the student experience. Around 10,000 students currently study at the University, with teaching staff based within fourteen Academic Schools. It is ranked in the top 40 in the UK for research*, according to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014. The REF recognised that more than three-quarters of Bangor’s research is either world-leading or internationally excellent, ahead of the average for UK universities. Research is central to Bangor University; it is an integral part of its teaching and a passion of all academic staff. The 2014 Research Excellence Framework recognised that more than three-quarters of Bangor’s research is either world-leading or internationally excellent, ahead of the average for all UK universities. Bangor researchers come from over 30 countries worldwide, and collaborate with colleagues from over 120 nations.
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Book FREE Counselling NowFounding year | 1884 |
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Institution Type | Public University |
Scholarships available | Yes |
Application Fees | GBP 0 |
Tuition Fees | GBP 3,700 - GBP 19,500 |
Intakes | Jan, Sep |
QS Ranking | 474 |
THE Ranking | 401-500 |
ARWU Ranking | 601-700 |
Webometrics Ranking | 696 |
Location | Bangor, Wales, United Kingdom |
Male-Female Ratio | 61:39 |
Student-Teacher Ratio | 157:1000 |
International Students | 26 |