Bangor University

Bangor University is a university in Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales. It received its Royal Charter in 1885 and was one of the founding institutions of the federal University of Wales.

Founded in 1884, Bangor University has a long tradition of academic excellence and a strong focus on the student experience. Around 10,000 students currently study at the University, with teaching staff based within fourteen Academic Schools.

Bangor University is ranked in the top 65 in the UK for research*, according to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014. The REF recognised that more than three-quarters of Bangor’s research is either world-leading or internationally excellent, ahead of the average for UK universities.

• Awarded Gold rating for Teaching Excellence – TEF 2017
• It is amongst the UK’s top 15 universities for Student Satisfaction according to the National Student Survey (NSS) and top 15 UK University for Teaching Quality according to The Times and Sunday Times League Table 2017
• Top 10 UK University for Job Prospects – WhatUni 2017
• Bursaries and scholarships worth over £1M are available for new and returning students