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Bangor · QS World #567
Kensington and Chelsea · QS World #2
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 11 datapoints
We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/11
Bangor
scored higher in 2 categories
9/11
Imperial College London
scored higher in 9 categories
Quick Verdict
Imperial College London leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Bangor University is ahead on established, courses.
Bangor University vs Imperial College London at a glance
Bangor University and Imperial College London both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Biology. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £24,600 at Imperial College London: Bangor University is about £6,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £39,900 at Imperial College London: Bangor University is about £20,900 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Imperial College London is higher in 5 and Bangor University in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £32,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £64,000 from Imperial College London. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher in 4 and Bangor University in 1, with 1 about level.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Bangor University
Imperial College London
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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%
Imperial College London
106 countries · 52.9% international
- 🇨🇳China41%
- 🇮🇳India5.8%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.1%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
- 🇸🇬Singapore3.6%
Subjects
14 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
Imperial College London
Computer Science
6 coursesTypical fee £20,000 (UG)
19 coursesTypical fee £24,600 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
10 coursesTypical fee £20,000 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £19,400 (PG)
Biology
4 coursesTypical fee £20,000 (UG)
15 coursesTypical fee £15,000 (UG)
Ecology & Conservation
Geology & Earth Sciences
Biomedical Sciences
Design & Fashion
Finance & Actuarial Science
Business Studies
Medicine
Economics
Human Geography & Environment
Physical Geography & Climate
Politics & International Relations
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
- Bangor University
- £18,000
- Imperial College London
- £24,600
Bangor University is about £6,600 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Bangor University
- £19,000
- Imperial College London
- £39,900
Bangor University is about £20,900 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
Imperial College London
Computer Science
£32,000Salary (3 years)£64,00080%Satisfaction97%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£29,000Salary (3 years)£46,00097%Satisfaction82%Biology
£20,000Salary (3 years)£33,00086%Satisfaction88%Ecology & Conservation
£23,500Salary (3 years)£33,50089%Satisfaction93%Geology & Earth Sciences
£24,000Salary (3 years)£38,00081%Satisfaction91%Medicine
No dataSalary (3 years)£45,00093%Satisfaction93%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveBangor 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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Imperial College London
Engineering Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship
£50,000
Deadline: N/A
Science Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship
£50,000
Deadline: N/A
J.P. Morgan Scholarship in Quantitative Finance
£45,100
Deadline: May 2026
Dean's Impact Scholarship
£30,000
Deadline: N/A
W L "Bill" Byrnes Global Scholarship
£30,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Bangor University vs Imperial College London: common questions
Is Bangor University or Imperial College London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £24,600 at Imperial College London: Bangor University is about £6,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £39,900 at Imperial College London: Bangor University is about £20,900 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 Imperial College London?
Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biology, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Design & Fashion, Finance & Actuarial Science, Business Studies, Medicine, Economics, Human Geography & Environment and 2 more.
Is Bangor University or Imperial College London better for Computer Science?
Computer Science graduates earn a median £32,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, and £64,000 from Imperial College London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 80% at Bangor University and 97% at Imperial College London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Bangor University or Imperial College London offer more courses?
Bangor University lists 329 courses on CourseOptions and Imperial College London lists 254 courses.
What can you study at Bangor University but not at Imperial College London?
Bangor University teaches 38 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Teacher Training, Zoology & Animal Biology, Welsh Studies, Ancient Languages, Law, Music, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Literature and 30 more.
What can you study at Imperial College London but not at Bangor University?
Imperial College London teaches 28 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 20 more.
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