If you're the outdoor type, Bangor could be the place for you. It's close to the sea and the mountains. The cost of living is low, and part-time work is fairly easy to come by, so it might be easier on your wallet than some places, too. The town - actually one of the UK's smallest cities - has a significant proportion of Welsh speakers.
Founded in 1884, Bangor University has a long tradition of academic excellence and a strong focus on the student experience. Around 11,000 students currently study at the University, with 650 teaching staff based within twenty three Academic Schools.
Key statistics
| Total UG Students | Total PG Students | International Student | Student Faculty Ratio |
| 8,240 | 2,390 | 21% | 16.9 |
The University is made up of five Colleges housing twenty-three academic Schools, as well as over fifty specialist research centres, enabling the provision of courses spanning the Arts, Humanities and Sciences.
University offers hundreds of courses across the arts and the sciences.
The University’s recent investments in facilities and services include the Pontio Arts and Innovation centre, a multi-million pound development which includes teaching facilities a theatre, cinema, bar, cafes and an innovation space.
As for the university itself, major investment has provided more student accommodation and it is expanding academically, too, with new courses introduced every year. The university counts Danny Boyle, the Oscar-winning director of Slumdog Millionaire, among its alumni.
Undergraduate/Bachelor Degree
- Minimum of 65% in Standard XII school certificate from recognised central or state boards,
some courses may require 75% in that subject area, OR Completion of the Polytechnic /
College of Technology Diploma (minimum 3 years in duration).
- A Levels or International Baccalaureate have a different requirement please look into university
course pages for specific entry requirements else contact us for further details.
- Mature students will be considered on a case by case basis.
Entry into Year 2 will be considered for students with HND or at least one year of study at a University
overseas or in the UK.
In case student do not meet university requirements then they will consider them for entry onto the
International Year Zero.
Postgraduate/Master Degree
- Bachelor degree minimum 2nd Class division or equivalent.
- For MBA courses work experience and GMAT are not essential.
- Mature students will be considered on a case by case basis.
If you do not meet the requirements for entry onto a Master’s Degree in Bangor Business School
then university can consider you for entry onto International Incorporated Masters.
UG:
Like all first-year undergraduates at the University you will be guaranteed a place in
University owned or managed accommodation for your first year of study provided you make
an application when requested to do so and before the closing date (31 July).
PG:
International postgraduate students who submit their accommodation application and
achieve ‘unconditional’ status before 07 August will be guaranteed a room in University
accommodation. The University will try their best to find accommodation for all other
postgraduate applicants, but unfortunately this cannot be guaranteed.
UG:
All self-funding students will receive a scholarship of £2,000 a year All outstanding
international students (e.g. 1st class, A grade) will receive a scholarship of £4,000 per year
PG:
All self-funding international students will receive a scholarship of £2,000 All
outstanding international students (e.g. 1st class honours degree holders) will be automatically
considered for a scholarship of £4,000
