Bangor University
Bangor, United Kingdom
Bangor University is a university in Bangor, Wales - Gwynedd, United Kingdom, ranked QS #QS World University Rankings: #567 per the topuniversities.com profile (edition not stated on page); Bangor reports top 10% globally for sustainability in QS Sustainability Rankings 2027. 260 courses listed, scholarships available. Intakes: January, May and September.
Bangor University, founded in 1884, is a public university on the North Wales coast between Snowdonia and the Menai Strait, with an additional campus in Wrexham. It has about 10,000 students, around 23% of them international, and offers 300+ undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. It was named Welsh University of the Year and University of the Year for Sustainability in the Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027. Bangladeshi applicants with HSC GPA 4.5 or above (out of 5) are considered for direct entry to Year 1, and a Bangor University International College route (International Year Zero or Foundation) is available for lower grades. Automatic international scholarships of at least £4,000 a year (UG) apply to self-funded students, and Bangladesh is explicitly eligible for Commonwealth scholarships.
- Welsh University of the Year (Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027)
- University of the Year for Sustainability (Times/Sunday Times 2027); top 10% globally for sustainability in QS 2027
- Top 20 in the UK for teaching quality (NSS 2026)
- 85% of research rated world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)
- Three intakes: September, January and May (recommended application dates end June, end October, end February)
- Bangor University International College offers International Year Zero/One and Pre-Masters routes (IELTS 5.5 entry)
- Automatic scholarship consideration, no separate application; Bangladesh eligible for Vice-Chancellor, Dean's and Commonwealth awards
Courses (260)
- BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Cymraeg (Welsh) and History — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Cymraeg (Welsh) and Linguistics — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Cymraeg (Welsh) and Music — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Cymraeg (Welsh) and Philosophy, Ethics and Religion — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Cymraeg (Welsh) and Sociology — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Cymraeg (Welsh) and Welsh History — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Cymraeg (Welsh) with Creative Writing — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Cymraeg, Theatr a'r Cyfryngau (Welsh, Theatre and Media) — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Economics — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Electronic Engineering — Undergraduate, 3 years
- MEng Electronic Engineering — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MEng Engineering (Mechanical) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BEng (Hons) Engineering (Mechanical) — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) English Language and English Literature — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) English Language with Creative Writing — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Environmental Conservation — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) English Literature and Music — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Environmental Science — Undergraduate, 3 years
- MEnvSci Environmental Science — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Film and Drama — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Film and English Literature — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Film and Media — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Forestry — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BMBS Gateway to Medicine (6 year) — Undergraduate, 6 years
- BA (Hons) Geography — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Geography — Undergraduate, 3 years
- MGeog Geography — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MSci Geological Oceanography — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Geological Oceanography — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Health and Social Care — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Heritage, Archaeology and History — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) History — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) History and English Literature — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) History and Music — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Accounting and Management — Undergraduate, 3 years
- LLB (Hons) Law — Undergraduate, 3 years
Frequently asked questions
Where is Bangor University located?
Bangor University is in Bangor, Wales - Gwynedd, United Kingdom.
What courses does Bangor University offer?
Bangor University lists 260 courses on UnifinderAi, such as BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance, BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance, BA (Hons) Cymraeg (Welsh) and History, BA (Hons) Cymraeg (Welsh) and Linguistics and BA (Hons) Cymraeg (Welsh) and Music. You can filter them by level, intake and fee.
What are the tuition fees at Bangor University?
Published fees at Bangor University: Undergraduate Band A (Arts, Humanities, Education, Law), 2026/27 £18,000; Undergraduate Band B (Business, Accounting & Finance, Economics, Management, Marketing), 2026/27 £19,000; Undergraduate Band C (Biological Sciences, Computer Science, Environmental Science), 2026/27 £20,000; Undergraduate Band D (Electronic Engineering, Design, Medical Science, Ocean Science, Psychology, Nursing), 2026/27 £21,000; Postgraduate taught Band A (Arts, Humanities, Law, Business, Education Studies, Healthcare Sciences), 2026/27 £19,000; Postgraduate taught Band B (Accounting & Finance, Management/Marketing, Computer Science, MBA), 2026/27 £20,500. The exact annual fee depends on the course — check each course's page.
What English language score do I need for Bangor University?
The minimum is an IELTS overall score of 6. Accepted English tests include IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Duolingo English Test, LanguageCert Academic and Cambridge English.
When are the intakes at Bangor University?
Bangor University runs intakes in January, May and September. The intake currently open for applications is January 2027, May 2027, September 2027.
Does Bangor University offer scholarships?
Yes. For example: Bangor International Scholarship (automatic) (UG: minimum £4,000 per year of study; PGT: minimum £4,000 per scholarship page (an earlier read said £6,000 - UnifinderAi will confirm)); Vice-Chancellor Scholarship (£10,000 (UG and PGT)); Dean's Scholarship (£6,000 per year (UG); £6,000 (PGT)).
How do I apply to Bangor University?
The steps are: 1. Apply only through UnifinderAi — our counsellors check your eligibility, shortlist the right Bangor University course and submit your application to the university for you (including the UCAS application for undergraduate courses) 2. Please do not apply directly to the university or through any other agent, portal or platform — duplicate applications can be delayed or withdrawn, and UnifinderAi can only support applications it submits 3. Upload your passport, SSC & HSC certificates and transcripts (plus Bachelor's certificate/transcript for Master's), IELTS/English proof, CV, Statement of Purpose and two references to your UnifinderAi dashboard 4. Receive your offer — UnifinderAi helps you meet any conditions and accept the offer 5. Prepare for the university's credibility / pre-CAS interview with UnifinderAi mock interviews 6. Pay the tuition fee deposit stated in your offer letter — only through the university's official payment method, as guided by UnifinderAi 7. Receive your CAS, then apply for the UK Student visa with UnifinderAi visa support (28-day bank statement, TB test at an approved IOM clinic in Bangladesh, IHS payment) 8. Arrange accommodation and flights, then travel to the UK and complete enrolment