History
Established in 1884, Bangor University has a long tradition of excellence and exceeds expectations, both for academic standards and student experience.
Education
Bangor University offers hundreds of courses across the arts, humanities and sciences. They pride ourselves on the quality of the teaching and our courses and lecturers were rated second in the UK at the What Uni Student Choice Awards 2018.
Research
Bangor University’s pioneering and impact-driven research is tackling some of the biggest questions facing the world today. They are also ranked in the Top 30 in the UK for research impact, demonstrating the real-world contribution of its research.
With a research and innovation vision to be a global centre of excellence in sustainability, the University takes a distinctive and holistic approach to sustainability that resonates with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act (Wales).
Career
- Top 40 - UK University for Career Prospects.
- 88% of their graduates progressed to employment or further study within six months of graduation.
- 5 Stars - Global Rating for Employability
- Students are provided with a variety of options for work experience - either within the degree, through University internships or by volunteering.
Top reasons to study here
- It's research has been ranked highly in the Government’s most recent Research Excellence Framework, 85% judged to be world-leading or internationally excellent.
- The University is made up of three Colleges housing nine academic Schools as well as over fifty specialist research centres, enabling the provision of courses.
- Bangor’s location – close to the mountains and the sea – has been described as the best university setting in the UK.
Bangor University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #501 Ranking
- 52 PhDs
- 41 Scholarships
- 2,358 Academic Staff
- 10,825 Students
- 6,484 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Bangor University Overview
Bangor University Scholarships
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Bangor University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
Dropped 100 places compared to 2025
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 401 | 401 | 501 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Climbed 100 places compared to 2024
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 601 | 601 | 501 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
Dropped 92 places compared to 2025
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 481 | 474 | 566 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 900 | - | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
Student Services, based in the Rathbone building on College Road, provides support to students on a range of matters concerned with life as a student. From managing your finances to finding a graduate job, their services are there to help you make the most of your time at university.
Housing services
They offer a variety of accommodation types to suit every student. Whether you're looking for a room with an en-suite bathroom or accommodation with a private kitchen, browse our selection of all room types below to find the perfect space.
Library services
- Main Library
- Wrexham Library
ICT services
Pontio Social Study
- There are fixed PCs running for you to use (currently configured for Covid safe working).
- There is also plenty of space to work with your laptop/tablet with extensive Wifi and recharging points.
Medical services
- 24/7 Student Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing Service
- Emergency Support
- NHS Mental Health Support Line
- Sexual Misconduct, Violence and Harassment Support
Campus life
The centrally located main University building offers a number of lecture theatres, halls and meeting rooms, which are available outside of teaching time. Larger spaces include the majestic Neuadd Prichard-Jones and Neuadd Powis Hall with its striking mural, which complements the architectural feel of the University’s Main Arts building.
- Bangor University Wrexham Campus
Wrexham is 70 miles from Bangor, in North East Wales, with easy access to the North Wales coast and the beautiful scenery of Snowdonia.
Sports facilities
You can get involved with a huge variety of sports. Students' Union has a wide range of sports teams and clubs which you can join, including traditional sports such as football, rugby and tennis as well as more unusual activities such as quidditch, underwater hockey and ultimate frisbee.
The university also have excellent fitness facilities on campus, and of course the location means that you can spend time outdoors climbing mountains, paddle boarding, kayaking, surfing and much more.
Student clubs
Joining in with clubs, societies and volunteering is a great way for you to try new things and meet new people. Students’ Union has an extensive range - whether you're passionate about sports, arts, culture, or academic interests, there's a community waiting to welcome you.
There are course related societies, such as Langsoc, Zoosoc and Psych Soc; societies that celebrate nationalities and cultures and societies for students with the same interests, such as drama, music, film, photography.
Accreditation
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.
Bangor University Campus Locations
Bangor University Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 73 reviews
- 5 Star 37 Reviews
- 4 Star 28 Reviews
- 3 Star 6 Reviews
- 2 Star 1 Review
- 1 Star 1 Review
How Students Rated This University
- Overall Satisfaction 4.4
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.1
- Student Diversity 4.1
- Admission Process 4.7
- Quality of Student Life 4.4
- Career Development 4.2
Awesome
Great for helping me narrow down my choice of school. And I was able to at a glance decide which one is best for me
Pursuing sustainable forestry at Bangor University
I am impressed by Bangor University’s Master’s in Forestry for its strong research focus, practical field training, and emphasis on sustainable and climate-smart forestry. The program’s reputation, expert faculty, and hands-on learning opportunities make it ideal to advance my skills and contribute meaningfully to forest and environmental management.
BSC
It is very exciting. I would like to study abroad . Now it is possible.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2025. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 7 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
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