Why study at Bangor University?

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History
Founded in 1884, dedicated to academic excellence for more than 130 years, Bangor University is one of the oldest and most prestigious degree awarding institutions in the UK.

Rankings

  • Awarded Gold rating for Teaching Excellence – TEF 2017
  • World ranking 118th for International Outlook – Times Higher Education World Ranking, 2017
  • Top 15 UK University for Teaching Quality – The Times and Sunday Times League Table 2017
  • Top 10 UK University for 'Student Satisfaction' – National Student Survey, 2017
  • Top 5 UK university for Academic Experience – THE Student Survey 2017

 

Careers and Employability

  • Top 10 UK University for Job Prospects - WhatUni 2017
  • 92% of our graduates progressed to employment or further study within six months of graduation – DLHE survey 2015/16
  • 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, RSC, BCS, BPS, IET, ICF, SRA, and NMC.

Cost of Study

  • Scholarships worth over £1M are available for international students.
  • Among the most inexpensive places to live in the UK – The A-Z of Universities and Higher Education Colleges
  • Top 20 UK university for best value student accommodation - The Times and Sunday Times League Table 2017

Student Support

  • Top 5 UK University for ‘Student support’ – WhatUni 2017
  • 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
  • Ranked 1st in the UK for ‘Clubs and Societies’ – WhatUni 2017

Accommodation

  • Top 5 UK University for student accommodation – WhatUni 2017
  • Top 12 in the UK for university accommodation – THE Student Survey 2017
  • Guaranteed accommodation for new international students
  • £35 million investment in student accommodation halls Conveniently located within a 15 minute walk from the lecture halls and also the city centre
  • Student village comprising of sports facilities, laundry, café, bar, shops and 24 hour security
  • Variety of room options available; En-Suite, Studios, Townhouses, Standard, and Budget

Location

  • Top 10 UK university for good security – THE Student Survey 2017
  • “Best UK University setting” – The Independent
  • Coastal town situated near to the Snowdonia mountains.
  • Close to major cities like London (3.5 hrs), Manchester (1.5 hrs) and Liverpool (1.5 hrs)

Infrastructure

  • Top 15 UK University for sports facilities – THE Student Survey 2017
  • £67m invested on campus redevelopment and a further £48m on a new Arts and Innovation Centre (Pontio).
  • 160+ buildings, 23 academic departments offering 250+ Undergraduate courses and 200+ Postgraduate courses offered over January and September intakes.

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