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Bangor University

Bangor · QS World #567

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Edge Hill University

Ormskirk · Guardian UK #89

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

7/9

Bangor

scored higher in 7 categories

VS

2/9

Edge Hill

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Bangor University leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, courses, scholarship). Edge Hill University is ahead on employment, graduate salary.

Bangor University vs Edge Hill University at a glance

Bangor University and Edge Hill University both teach 31 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Law and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; Edge Hill University offers 210 courses across 55 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £15,000 at Edge Hill University: Edge Hill University is about £4,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bangor University is higher in 14 and Edge Hill University in 13, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £32,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £23,500 from Edge Hill University. Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Edge Hill University is higher in 15 and Bangor University in 14, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#567
QS World
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#501
THE World
#1001
#46
Guardian UK
#89
1884
Established
1885
No
Russell Group
No
—
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

Edge Hill University

87%
86.5%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
86.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.5%
4.5%

International

International student share

329
210

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
3

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%
VS

Edge Hill

21 countries · 4.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.5%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
  • 🇪🇬Egypt2.5%

Subjects

31 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

Edge Hill University

Also taught at both: Media & Film Studies, Children's Nursing, English Literature, Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Creative Writing, Geography (General), Learning Disabilities Nursing, Marketing, Mental Health Nursing, Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Health & Social Care, Politics & International Relations, Social Policy & Public Policy, Midwifery.

Only at Bangor University

Only at Edge Hill 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
Edge Hill University
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for Edge Hill University yet.

Postgraduate

Bangor University
£19,000
Edge Hill University
£15,000

Edge Hill University is about £4,000 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.

Bangor University

Edge Hill University

  • Teacher Training

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    86%Satisfaction92%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    93%Satisfaction89%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    83%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    80%Satisfaction71%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)No data
    97%Satisfaction74%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    85%Satisfaction80%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Childhood & Youth Studies

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    92%Satisfaction84%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Geology & Earth Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    81%Satisfaction90%

  • Music

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    82%Satisfaction87%

Showing the 12 largest of 30 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Bangor University

Canadian Centennial Scholarship Fund (CCSF)

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Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarships

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Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Master's Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Pantyfedwen Student Scholarships

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Refugee Scholarship

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Edge Hill University

Thrive Fund

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Dame Janet Suzman Playwriting Prize

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Rhiannon Evans Poetry Award

£500

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bangor University vs Edge Hill University: common questions

Is Bangor University or Edge Hill University cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £15,000 at Edge Hill University: Edge Hill University is about £4,000 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 Bangor University and Edge Hill University?

Both universities teach 31 subject areas: Teacher Training, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Music and 19 more.

Is Bangor University or Edge Hill University better for Teacher Training?

Teacher Training graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, and £26,500 from Edge Hill University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Bangor University and 90% at Edge Hill University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bangor University or Edge Hill University offer more courses?

Bangor University lists 329 courses on CourseOptions and Edge Hill University lists 210 courses.

What can you study at Bangor University but not at Edge Hill University?

Bangor University teaches 21 subject areas that Edge Hill University does not, including Zoology & Animal Biology, Welsh Studies, Ancient Languages, Accounting, Environmental Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, English Language, Information Systems & Data Science and 13 more.

What can you study at Edge Hill University but not at Bangor University?

Edge Hill University teaches 24 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including Education Studies, Business & Management (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Applied Psychology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Software Engineering, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 16 more.

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Bangor University329 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Edge Hill University210 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses