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Bangor University

Bangor · QS World #567

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Lancaster University

Lancaster · QS World #164

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.

1/10

Bangor

scored higher in 1 category

VS

9/10

Lancaster

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

Lancaster University leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Bangor University is ahead on established.

Bangor University vs Lancaster University at a glance

Bangor University and Lancaster University both teach 36 subject areas, the largest being Law, Sociology & Criminology and Biomedical Sciences. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; Lancaster University offers 526 courses across 71 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £28,680 at Lancaster University: Bangor University is about £10,680 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £24,300 at Lancaster University: Bangor University is about £5,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Lancaster University is higher in 26 and Bangor University in 3. The widest gap is in Economics: £20,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £31,000 from Lancaster University. Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Lancaster University is higher in 15 and Bangor University in 9, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#567
QS World
#164
#501
THE World
#184
#46
Guardian UK
#10
1884
Established
1964
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

Lancaster University

87%
88.5%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
79.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.5%
22.4%

International

International student share

329
526

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
11

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

Lancaster

83 countries · 22.4% international

  • 🇨🇳China41.1%
  • 🇮🇳India9.8%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.9%
  • 🇪🇸Spain3.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%

Subjects

36 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

Lancaster University

Also taught at both: Accounting, Ancient Languages, History, Psychology (General), Business Studies, Philosophy, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Language, Finance & Actuarial Science, Geography (General), Pharmacology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Information Systems & Data Science, Physical Geography & Climate, Creative Writing, Health & Social Care, Medicine, Social Policy & Public Policy, Mental Health Nursing.

Only at Bangor University

Only at Lancaster 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
Lancaster University
£28,680

Bangor University is about £10,680 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bangor University
£19,000
Lancaster University
£24,300

Bangor University is about £5,300 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

Lancaster University

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    86%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    88%Satisfaction92%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    94%Satisfaction92%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
    80%Satisfaction80%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    97%Satisfaction68%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Linguistics

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • Zoology & Animal Biology

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    82%SatisfactionNo data

  • Economics

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    98%Satisfaction86%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    82%Satisfaction89%

  • Marketing

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    83%Satisfaction90%

  • English Literature

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    95%Satisfaction98%

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

Scholarships for International Students

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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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Lancaster University

India Scholarship – Postgraduate

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

LPDP Scholarship 2026

100%

Deadline: N/A

Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Master's Scholarship for Black British Students

100%

Deadline: N/A

Fulgoni Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bangor University vs Lancaster University: common questions

Is Bangor University or Lancaster University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £28,680 at Lancaster University: Bangor University is about £10,680 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £24,300 at Lancaster University: Bangor University is about £5,300 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 Lancaster University?

Both universities teach 36 subject areas: Law, Sociology & Criminology, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Linguistics, Zoology & Animal Biology, Economics, Media & Film Studies, Marketing, English Literature and 24 more.

Is Bangor University or Lancaster University better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, and £24,500 from Lancaster University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at Bangor University and 90% at Lancaster University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bangor University or Lancaster University offer more courses?

Lancaster University lists 526 courses on CourseOptions and Bangor University lists 329 courses.

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

Bangor University teaches 16 subject areas that Lancaster University does not, including Teacher Training, Welsh Studies, Geology & Earth Sciences, Music, Biology, Dentistry, Forestry & Arboriculture, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 8 more.

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

Lancaster University teaches 35 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including Mathematics, Business & Management (General), Physics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, General Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and 27 more.

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Bangor University329 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Lancaster University526 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses