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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Bangor University

Bangor · QS World #567

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Keele University

Keele · QS World #801

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.

5/9

Bangor

scored higher in 5 categories

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4/9

Keele

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Bangor University leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, international, scholarship). Keele University is ahead on satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses.

Bangor University vs Keele University at a glance

Bangor University and Keele University both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Psychology (General). Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; Keele University offers 426 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £18,200 at Keele University, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £18,200 at Keele University: Keele University is about £800 a year cheaper.

Of the 36 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Keele University is higher in 25 and Bangor University in 9, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Health & Social Care: £18,500 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £30,500 from Keele University. Of the 36 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Keele University is higher in 18 and Bangor University in 17, with 1 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
#501
#46
Guardian UK
#73
1884
Established
1949
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Bangor University

Keele University

87%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
83.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.5%
8.5%

International

International student share

329
426

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
1

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

Keele

56 countries · 8.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India14.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria12.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong7.8%
  • 🇨🇳China4.7%

Subjects

41 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

Keele University

Also taught at both: English Literature, History, Pharmacy, Economics, Politics & International Relations, Finance & Actuarial Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biology, Geography (General), Marketing, Pharmacology, Philosophy, Creative Writing, Information Systems & Data Science, Medicine, Adult Nursing, Health & Social Care, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Human Geography & Environment, Medical Imaging, Mental Health Nursing, Social Policy & Public Policy, Children's Nursing, Medical Sciences, Midwifery, Physical Geography & Climate.

Only at Bangor University

Only at Keele 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
Keele University
£18,200

About the same.

Postgraduate

Bangor University
£19,000
Keele University
£18,200

Keele University is about £800 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

Keele University

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    80%Satisfaction76%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction82%

  • Zoology & Animal Biology

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    82%Satisfaction84%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction93%

  • Geology & Earth Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    81%Satisfaction93%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    83%Satisfaction85%

  • Environmental Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    84%Satisfaction93%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    89%Satisfaction84%

  • Music

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 37 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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Commonwealth Master's Scholarship

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Pantyfedwen Student Scholarships

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Refugee Scholarship

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Keele University

Postgraduate Global Scholarship (international) 2026

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bangor University vs Keele University: common questions

Is Bangor University or Keele University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £18,200 at Keele University, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £18,200 at Keele University: Keele University is about £800 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 Keele University?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Psychology (General), Zoology & Animal Biology, Media & Film Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Geology & Earth Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Biomedical Sciences, Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Environmental Sciences and 29 more.

Is Bangor University or Keele University better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £32,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, and £26,500 from Keele University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 80% at Bangor University and 76% at Keele University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bangor University or Keele University offer more courses?

Keele University lists 426 courses on CourseOptions and Bangor University lists 329 courses.

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

Bangor University teaches 11 subject areas that Keele University does not, including Teacher Training, Welsh Studies, Ancient Languages, Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, English Language, Linguistics, Dentistry and 3 more.

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

Keele University teaches 38 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including Business & Management (General), Chemistry, Forensic Science, Physics, Biochemistry, Civil Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mathematics and 30 more.

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Bangor University329 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Keele University426 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses