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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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Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool · THE World #1501

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/8

Bangor

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

4/8

Liverpool Hope

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Bangor University and Liverpool Hope University are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Bangor University is ahead on ranking, international, graduate salary, scholarship; Liverpool Hope University on established, satisfaction, employment, courses.

Bangor University vs Liverpool Hope University at a glance

Bangor University and Liverpool Hope University both teach 30 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Drama & Theatre and Sociology & Criminology. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; Liverpool Hope University offers 635 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £15,230 at Liverpool Hope University: Liverpool Hope University is about £2,770 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £16,500 at Liverpool Hope University: Liverpool Hope University is about £2,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Liverpool Hope University is higher in 15 and Bangor University in 8, with 5 about level. The widest gap is in Childhood & Youth Studies: £18,500 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £28,500 from Liverpool Hope University. Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bangor University is higher in 15 and Liverpool Hope University in 11, with 2 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
#1501
#46
Guardian UK
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1884
Established
1844
No
Russell Group
No
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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

Liverpool Hope University

87%
89.3%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£25,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
82.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.5%
8%

International

International student share

329
635

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
4

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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Liverpool Hope

23 countries · 8% international

  • 🌐Gibraltar14.1%
  • 🇮🇳India12.9%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland10.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇫🇷France5.9%

Subjects

30 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

Liverpool Hope University

Also taught at both: Politics & International Relations, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, English Language, Health & Social Care, Human Geography & Environment, Physical Geography & Climate, Design & Fashion, Ecology & Conservation, Philosophy, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Environmental Sciences, Social Policy & Public Policy, Geography (General).

Only at Bangor University

Only at Liverpool Hope 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
Liverpool Hope University
£15,230

Liverpool Hope University is about £2,770 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bangor University
£19,000
Liverpool Hope University
£16,500

Liverpool Hope University is about £2,500 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

Liverpool Hope University

  • Teacher Training

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    89%Satisfaction92%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
    84%Satisfaction94%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction81%

  • Childhood & Youth Studies

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    92%Satisfaction95%

  • Music

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    82%Satisfaction86%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    82%Satisfaction87%

  • English Literature

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    95%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    80%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    86%Satisfaction80%

  • Creative Writing

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    100%Satisfaction84%

  • History

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    93%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 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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Deadline: N/A

Refugee Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

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Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool Hope Sanctuary Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Care Leavers Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Access to Hope Scholarship

See details

Deadline: May 2026

Performance Scholarship

See details

Deadline: Oct 2026

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FAQ

Bangor University vs Liverpool Hope University: common questions

Is Bangor University or Liverpool Hope University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £15,230 at Liverpool Hope University: Liverpool Hope University is about £2,770 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £16,500 at Liverpool Hope University: Liverpool Hope University is about £2,500 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 Liverpool Hope University?

Both universities teach 30 subject areas: Teacher Training, Drama & Theatre, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Music, Media & Film Studies, English Literature, Computer Science, Law, Creative Writing, History and 18 more.

Is Bangor University or Liverpool Hope University better for Teacher Training?

Teacher Training graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, and £26,500 from Liverpool Hope University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Bangor University and 92% at Liverpool Hope University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bangor University or Liverpool Hope University offer more courses?

Liverpool Hope University lists 635 courses on CourseOptions and Bangor University lists 329 courses.

What can you study at Bangor University but not at Liverpool Hope University?

Bangor University teaches 22 subject areas that Liverpool Hope University does not, including Zoology & Animal Biology, Welsh Studies, Ancient Languages, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Linguistics and 14 more.

What can you study at Liverpool Hope University but not at Bangor University?

Liverpool Hope University teaches 26 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, Education Studies, History of Art & Design, Dance, Social Work, Software Engineering, Nutrition & Dietetics and 18 more.

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Bangor University329 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Liverpool Hope University635 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses