Rankings of Bangor University

Founded in 1884 in Bangor, Wales, Bangor University offers strong support when it comes to student research initiatives. Some examples include the Environment Centre, a dedicated Language facility, and Europe’s largest underground root laboratory in Treborth Botanic Gardens. Additionally, the campus is situated less than 15 minutes away from Garth Pier on-foot, one of the main places to visit in Bangor.

Latest ranking updates for Bangor University
  • October 2024: THE Times Higher Education, UK announced latest results of THE World University Rankings with Bangor University in position 401.
  • September 2024: The Times Good University Guide by Subject (Business, Management and Marketing) update. Bangor University achieves place 48.
  • September 2024: Publication of The Times Good University Guide . Ranking position #64.
  • September 2024: The Guardian News and Media Limited announced latest results of The Guardian League Table with Bangor University in position 73.
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University rankings

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Chart Data

Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #1 
    • #101 
    Agricultural Sciences
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #300 
    Agricultural Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #320 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #12 
    Animal Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #555 
    Earth Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #1 
    • #19 
    Creative Writing
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #23 
    Creative Writing
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #26 
    Creative Writing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #9 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #16 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #30 
    Music
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]

Business

    • #5 
    • #82 
    Business and Management
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Computer Science

Education

    • #2 
    • #25 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #26 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Engineering

    • #2 
    • #11 
    Electrical And Electronic Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #458 
    Environmental Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Languages & Literature

    • #4 
    • #85 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #23 
    Linguistics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Law

    • #1 
    • #14 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #44 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Medicine & Health

    • #3 
    • #46 
    Children's Nursing
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #3 
    Health Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #601 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #45 
    Mental Health Nursing
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #303 
    Veterinary Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Natural Sciences

    • #4 
    • #53 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #1457 
    Chemistry
    Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
    [Published 15 June, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #301 
    Earth Sciences
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #239 
    Environmental Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #301 
    Environmental Sciences
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #19 
    Geology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #27 
    Geology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #23 
    Zoology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #4 
    • #55 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #52 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #46 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #65 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #66 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #10 
    Philosophy
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #26 
    Philosophy
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #33 
    Philosophy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #32 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #38 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #41 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #251 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #301 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #301 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #444 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #26 
    Social Policy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #28 
    Social Policy
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #401 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #401 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #28 
    Social Work
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #43 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #43 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #45 
    Sociology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]

Sports Science

    • #4 
    • #38 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Highest subject rankings for Bangor University

Health Studies CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#3 
Medicine & Health
Music The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#9 
Arts Visual & Performing
Philosophy The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#10 
Social Studies & Humanities
Electrical And Electronic Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#11 
Engineering
Animal Science The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#12 
Agriculture
Law The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#14 
Law
Geology The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#19 
Natural Sciences
Linguistics CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#23 
Languages & Literature
Sports Science The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#24 
Sports Science
Education CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#25 
Education

Student Ratings for Bangor University

4.5
University Guru Student Satisfaction Index
based on 262 student ratings
NSS logo NSS ratings
3.6 (based on 586 student ratings)
Google logo Google ratings
4.5 (based on 157 student ratings)
Facebook logo Facebook ratings
4.4 (based on 105 student ratings)

“My overall experience so far has been great. I am enjoying my course and taking full advantage of the facilities that the university provides. Societies are a fantastic way to socialise and make new friends whilst doing things you enjoy.”

“Every course has high quality resources provided for it, such as the Environment Centre in my case as I was studying Conservation. I’ve received nothing but endless support from the teachers here.”

“I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to study before I started here, but I just knew I wanted to enrol at Bangor. Fortunately for me, the size of the university’s course catalogue is considerable, which allowed me to look over a lot of different options and figure out what was best for me. The staff even took the time to advise me via email.”

About Bangor University

PROS

  • Bangor University is a welcoming university that cares about the success of its students, with international students, in particular, expressing that they felt valued and looked -after.
  • Students generally agree that Bangor is an excellent city to live and study in, due to the opportunities for an outdoor lifestyle, including visiting scenic castles or the Menai Strait.
  • Lecturers give the support that learners need, with many citing the readily -available feedback sessions, as well as career advice in cases where the professor has worked in their sector.

CONS

  • Despite Bangor being a pleasant place to live, students point out that the campus is isolated from much of the city.
  • Some students complain about the courses’ subjects limitations, as there are not many courses to choose from.
  • Active students complain that there is not much of a nightlife scene.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1884
Telephone:
+44 1248 351151
Address:
College Road
LL57 2DG, Bangor
Wales
Website:
https://www.bangor.ac.uk/
Social:

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 4.5
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 5.5
    • Others Pre-masters English 5 month program
    • 5.0
    • Others Pre-masters English 6 month program
    • 4.5
    • Others Pre-masters English 9 month program
    • 6.0
    • Graduate Degrees
    • (no subscore less than 5.5)
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
    • (no subscore less than 5.5)
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  • The Bangor Student Experience

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 135 students of Bangor University participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for Bangor University in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 80.1

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

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FAQ

Bangor University ranks #4 in Wales in our meta ranking of 101 university rankings. See rankings of all 17 universities in Wales.

Bangor University ranks #3 in Bangor in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 3 universities in Bangor.

Bangor University is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, US News: Best Global Universities and more. See all 28 rankings of Bangor University.

Bangor University achieved #64 in . This is the university’s highest ranking in the 101 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for Bangor University.

Bangor University achieved the highest ranking for Design. It is ranked #1 in (Product Design). See all subject rankings for Bangor University.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 101 university rankings Bangor University ranks #3 among universities in Bangor and #4 among universities in Wales. See all rankings of Bangor University.

In our meta ranking Bangor University ranks #4 among all universities in Wales and Cardiff University ranks #1. See all rankings of universities in Bangor. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.
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