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Aston University, Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #416

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Bangor University

Bangor · QS World #567

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/10

Aston

scored higher in 6 categories

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4/10

Bangor

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Aston University, Birmingham leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, employment, international, graduate salary). Bangor University is ahead on established, satisfaction, courses, scholarship.

Aston University, Birmingham vs Bangor University at a glance

Aston University, Birmingham and Bangor University both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Law. Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £18,000 at Bangor University: Bangor University is about £4,580 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £19,000 at Bangor University: Bangor University is about £5,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 15 and Bangor University in 1. The widest gap is in Economics: £35,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, against £20,000 from Bangor University. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 9 and Bangor University in 9.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#416
QS World
#567
#401
THE World
#501
#39
Guardian UK
#46
1895
Established
1884
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Aston University, Birmingham

Bangor University

85.2%
87%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£37,600
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.5%
78.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
21.5%

International

International student share

169
329

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
7

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Aston

67 countries · 22.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India40.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.9%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.2%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam4%
VS

Bangor

60 countries · 21.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India18.7%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.1%
  • 🇨🇳China12.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
  • 🌐Nepal6.3%

Subjects

23 subjects you can study at both

Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

Aston University, Birmingham

Bangor University

Also taught at both: Design & Fashion, Linguistics, Media & Film Studies, Medicine, Pharmacy, Adult Nursing, Health & Social Care, Mental Health Nursing.

Only at Aston University, Birmingham

Only at Bangor University

Fees

What it costs international students

The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

Undergraduate

Aston University, Birmingham
£22,580
Bangor University
£18,000

Bangor University is about £4,580 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Aston University, Birmingham
£24,000
Bangor University
£19,000

Bangor University is about £5,000 a year cheaper.

Outcomes

Graduate outcomes by subject

Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

Aston University, Birmingham

Bangor University

  • Business Studies

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction83%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    64%Satisfaction97%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    92%Satisfaction85%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction83%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
    95%Satisfaction93%

  • Computer Science

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    85%Satisfaction80%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    81%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Economics

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    95%Satisfaction98%

  • Marketing

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    79%Satisfaction83%

  • Accounting

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 18 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Bangor University

Canadian Centennial Scholarship Fund (CCSF)

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Chevening Scholarships

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Commonwealth Master's Scholarship

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Pantyfedwen Student Scholarships

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Refugee Scholarship

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FAQ

Aston University, Birmingham vs Bangor University: common questions

Is Aston University, Birmingham or Bangor University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £18,000 at Bangor University: Bangor University is about £4,580 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £19,000 at Bangor University: Bangor University is about £5,000 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

What subjects can you study at both Aston University, Birmingham and Bangor University?

Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Law, Psychology (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, History, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Economics, Marketing, Accounting and 11 more.

Is Aston University, Birmingham or Bangor University better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, and £22,500 from Bangor University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Aston University, Birmingham and 83% at Bangor University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Aston University, Birmingham or Bangor University offer more courses?

Bangor University lists 329 courses on CourseOptions and Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses.

What can you study at Aston University, Birmingham but not at Bangor University?

Aston University, Birmingham teaches 28 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including Chemical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Building & Construction, General Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Human Resource Management and 20 more.

What can you study at Bangor University but not at Aston University, Birmingham?

Bangor University teaches 29 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including Teacher Training, Zoology & Animal Biology, Welsh Studies, Ancient Languages, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Music, Childhood & Youth Studies and 21 more.

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Aston University, Birmingham169 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Bangor University329 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses