Bangor University

Do you want to know what it's like to study at Bangor University? Visit the link below to student ambassadors and get answers to all of your burning questions about academic and student life.

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Bursaries and scholarships worth over £1M are available for new and returning students. Individual scholarships available valued at £10,000.

A top 10 university

The Complete University Guide 2021 results place Bangor amongst the UK’s top 10 universities for student satisfaction (excluding specialist institutions). This reflects the University’s focus on overall student experience.

Wide range of courses

We offer hundreds of courses across the arts and the sciences. We pride ourselves on the quality of our teaching and our courses and lecturers have been rated in the top 10 in the country.

World class teaching & research

Study at a world-class university, which is recognised for the quality of teaching and research. Bangor University is in the top 40 in the UK for research according to the Research Excellence Framework 2014.

Work experience and placements

We offer a variety of options to gain valuable employability skills, which includes supporting you in work placements and internships that you may wish to undertake.

Guaranteed accommodation

We guarantee accommodation for first-year students who apply by the deadline and select us as their Firm Choice. Our accommodation was rated Top 15 in the UK at the What Uni Student Choice Awards 2020.

Free membership of all clubs and societies

Take advantage of the Bangor Student Experience with free membership of student clubs and societies. There are over 150 different ones to choose from, so you can try something new, get involved with sports, meet new friends and get out and explore the local area.

UNRIVALlED location

Choose to study in one of the best places in the UK to be a student. Bangor’s location – close to the mountains and the sea – has been described as ‘the best university setting in the UK’.

• Pontio - Arts and Innovation Centre, includes a mid-scale theatre, cinema, students union, learning and teaching spaces, student lounges, cafes and food outlets.
• Ocean-going research ship
• Natural History Museum
• One of the most noteworthy archival and rare book collections held by a university in Wales
• Botanial gardens and a research farm and field centre

Bangor College China

Bangor College China (BCC), is a prestigious Joint School established by Bangor University (BU), in Wales, UK and the Central South University of Forestry and Technology (CSUFT), in Hunan Province, China.

BIBF Bahrain

Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) has a long-standing established partnership with Bangor University. BIBF offer H.E. Diplomas, which are quality assured and validated by Bangor University. The Bangor University graduate program at BIBF is one of the most successful undergraduate programs in Bahrain. A combination of the exceptional academic program and the unparalleled learning environment at BIBF have lent to the success of the degree. Graduates are also favoured by the local banking industry.

MDIS Malaysia

MDIS is a Bangor University franchise partner (since 2013) whom deliver Bangor University degree programs in Malaysia for undergraduate courses within the School of Business.

MDIS Singapore

MDIS is a Bangor University franchise partner (since 2013) whom deliver Bangor University degree programs in Singapore for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses within the School of Business.

MDIS Tashkent-Uzbekistan

MDIS Tashkent is a Bangor University partner (since 2013) who deliver degree programs validated by Bangor University.

Clubs and Societies

Our Students' Union clubs and societies were named 2nd in the UK at the WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2020!

What’s on offer?

The Students’ Union offers a wide range of student-run clubs and societies – there are around 200 to choose from!

Sport Clubs

The various sport clubs give you an opportunity to train, compete and socialise with fellow club members. You can get involved with traditional sports such as football, rugby, netball and hockey or try something new like quidditch, canoe-polo or sub-aqua!

Societies

The are societies that will compliment your academic studies, such as the Law Society, the Geographical Society; religious societies such as the Christian Union and the Islamic Society and societies to compliment your hobbies and interests like comedy, cooking, photography and drama.

Student membership is free of charge!

We have two accommodation villages in Bangor and both within walking distance of the city centre and main university departments. St Mary's Village and Ffriddoedd Village offer a range of room types including standard rooms, en-suite, studio, townhouses, postgraduate, and rooms for students with additional needs.

Features include:

• Individual single study bedrooms.
• Female only, alcohol-free and quiet accommodation available.
• Choice of en-suite private bathroom or shared bathrooms.
• Fully equipped self-catered facilities, allowing you to prepare your own meals.
• Option to purchase meals on-campus at a variety of cafes/restaurants.
• Senior Wardens on duty, plus, a team of friendly student 'Mentors' and 24/7 Security Staff (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
• All-inclusive rent includes internet, heating, electricity, water bills, all maintenance and contents insurance.
• Rent also includes gym membership and Campus Life events programme. Campus Life events include sports events, movie nights, BBQ's, cooking classes, quiz nights, exciting trips etc to help students get the most from their time in Halls.