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Bangor University

Bangor · QS World #567

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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

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

Bangor

scored higher in 6 categories

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4/10

Kingston

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Bangor University vs Kingston University at a glance

Bangor University and Kingston University both teach 32 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Design & Fashion and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £18,500 at Kingston University: Bangor University is about £500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £18,900 at Kingston University, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Kingston University is higher in 24 and Bangor University in 3, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £32,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £24,500 from Kingston University. Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Kingston University is higher in 14 and Bangor University in 13, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#567
QS World
#686
#501
THE World
#801
#46
Guardian UK
#67
1884
Established
1899
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

Kingston University

87%
85.4%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£31,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
78.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.5%
21.9%

International

International student share

329
390

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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Kingston

91 countries · 21.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India24.1%
  • 🇨🇳China23.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan3.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States3.2%

Subjects

32 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

Kingston University

Also taught at both: Biomedical Sciences, Creative Writing, Midwifery, Accounting, Finance & Actuarial Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Marketing, Pharmacy, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Pharmacology, Drama & Theatre, Geography (General), Human Geography & Environment, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Health & Social Care.

Only at Bangor University

Only at Kingston 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
Kingston University
£18,500

Bangor University is about £500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bangor University
£19,000
Kingston University
£18,900

About the same.

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

Kingston University

  • Teacher Training

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Design & Fashion

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    100%Satisfaction89%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    97%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    86%Satisfaction92%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    83%Satisfaction71%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    80%Satisfaction83%

  • Geology & Earth Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    81%Satisfaction94%

  • Music

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction98%

  • Economics

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    98%Satisfaction78%

  • Environmental Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    88%Satisfaction81%

Showing the 12 largest of 28 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 Kingston University: common questions

Is Bangor University or Kingston University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £18,500 at Kingston University: Bangor University is about £500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £18,900 at Kingston University, so the two cost about the same. 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 Kingston University?

Both universities teach 32 subject areas: Teacher Training, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Law, Childhood & Youth Studies, Business Studies, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Geology & Earth Sciences, Music, Economics, Environmental Sciences and 20 more.

Is Bangor University or Kingston University better for Teacher Training?

Teacher Training graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, and £28,000 from Kingston University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Bangor University and 90% at Kingston University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bangor University or Kingston University offer more courses?

Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and Bangor University lists 329 courses.

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

Bangor University teaches 20 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Zoology & Animal Biology, Welsh Studies, Ancient Languages, Ecology & Conservation, English Literature, History, Biology, English Language and 12 more.

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

Kingston University teaches 35 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including Business & Management (General), Aerospace Engineering, Building & Construction, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Psychology, Civil Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 27 more.

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Bangor University329 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses