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Bangor University

Bangor · QS World #567

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Bournemouth University

Poole · QS World #801

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.

7/10

Bangor

scored higher in 7 categories

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3/10

Bournemouth

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Bangor University leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, courses, scholarship). Bournemouth University is ahead on ranking, employment, graduate salary.

Bangor University vs Bournemouth University at a glance

Bangor University and Bournemouth University both teach 29 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Law and Computer Science. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; Bournemouth University offers 225 courses across 59 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £20,690 at Bournemouth University: Bangor University is about £2,690 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £19,690 at Bournemouth University: Bangor University is about £690 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bournemouth University is higher in 16 and Bangor University in 6. The widest gap is in Accounting: £22,500 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £31,000 from Bournemouth University. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bangor University is higher in 14 and Bournemouth University in 5, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#567
QS World
#801
#501
THE World
#401
#46
Guardian UK
#59
1884
Established
1992
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Bangor University

Bournemouth University

87%
80.8%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£33,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
86.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.5%
16.4%

International

International student share

329
225

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
0

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.

Bangor

60 countries · 21.5% international

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

73 countries · 16.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India27.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.8%
  • 🇨🇳China10.5%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia6.5%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey5.6%

Subjects

29 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.

Bangor University

Bournemouth University

Also taught at both: History, Biomedical Sciences, Creative Writing, Economics, Environmental Sciences, Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Children's Nursing, Health & Social Care, Human Geography & Environment, Midwifery, Politics & International Relations, Geography (General), Medical Imaging.

Only at Bangor University

Only at Bournemouth 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

Bangor University
£18,000
Bournemouth University
£20,690

Bangor University is about £2,690 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bangor University
£19,000
Bournemouth University
£19,690

Bangor University is about £690 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.

Bangor University

Bournemouth University

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    80%Satisfaction73%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    83%Satisfaction78%

  • Marketing

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    83%Satisfaction80%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    93%Satisfaction81%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    82%Satisfaction76%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction91%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction77%

  • Music

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    82%Satisfaction85%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Design & Fashion

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    100%Satisfaction80%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 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

Bangor University vs Bournemouth University: common questions

Is Bangor University or Bournemouth University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £20,690 at Bournemouth University: Bangor University is about £2,690 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £19,690 at Bournemouth University: Bangor University is about £690 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 Bangor University and Bournemouth University?

Both universities teach 29 subject areas: Teacher Training, Law, Computer Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Marketing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Ecology & Conservation, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Music, Accounting and 17 more.

Is Bangor University or Bournemouth University better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, and £26,000 from Bournemouth University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at Bangor University and 85% at Bournemouth University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bangor University or Bournemouth University offer more courses?

Bangor University lists 329 courses on CourseOptions and Bournemouth University lists 225 courses.

What can you study at Bangor University but not at Bournemouth University?

Bangor University teaches 23 subject areas that Bournemouth University does not, including Zoology & Animal Biology, Welsh Studies, Ancient Languages, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Business Studies, English Literature, Biology and 15 more.

What can you study at Bournemouth University but not at Bangor University?

Bournemouth University teaches 30 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Applied Computing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Management, Software Engineering, Business Information Systems and 22 more.

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Bangor University329 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Bournemouth University225 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses