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Bangor University

Bangor · QS World #567

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London South Bank University

London · QS World #901

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.

8/10

Bangor

scored higher in 8 categories

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2/10

London South Bank

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Bangor University leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, courses, scholarship). London South Bank University is ahead on employment, graduate salary.

Bangor University vs London South Bank University at a glance

Bangor University and London South Bank University both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Law and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £17,400 at London South Bank University: London South Bank University is about £600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £18,900 at London South Bank University, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London South Bank University is higher in 17 and Bangor University in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £30,500 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £40,500 from London South Bank University. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London South Bank University is higher in 12 and Bangor University in 9.

World & National Rankings

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

#567
QS World
#901
#501
THE World
#601
#46
Guardian UK
#78
1884
Established
1892
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

London South Bank University

87%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£33,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.5%
15.6%

International

International student share

329
240

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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London South Bank

60 countries · 15.6% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.1%
  • 🇮🇳India19.1%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh18.1%
  • 🌐Nepal4.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.3%

Subjects

24 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

London South Bank University

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Medical Imaging, Media & Film Studies, Drama & Theatre, Midwifery, Dentistry, Health & Social Care, Learning Disabilities Nursing.

Only at Bangor University

Only at London South Bank 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
London South Bank University
£17,400

London South Bank University is about £600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bangor University
£19,000
London South Bank 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

London South Bank University

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    83%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    97%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    80%Satisfaction90%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    93%Satisfaction91%

  • Children's Nursing

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    83%Satisfaction86%

  • Mental Health Nursing

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£40,500
    64%Satisfaction94%

  • Adult Nursing

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    70%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    85%Satisfaction84%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Design & Fashion

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    100%Satisfaction84%

Showing the 12 largest of 21 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 London South Bank University: common questions

Is Bangor University or London South Bank University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £17,400 at London South Bank University: London South Bank University is about £600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £18,900 at London South Bank 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 London South Bank University?

Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Business Studies, Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Children's Nursing, Accounting, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology and 12 more.

Is Bangor University or London South Bank University better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Bangor University, and £24,000 from London South Bank University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Bangor University and 93% at London South Bank University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bangor University or London South Bank University offer more courses?

Bangor University lists 329 courses on CourseOptions and London South Bank University lists 240 courses.

What can you study at Bangor University but not at London South Bank University?

Bangor University teaches 28 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Teacher Training, Zoology & Animal Biology, Welsh Studies, Ancient Languages, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Music, English Literature and 20 more.

What can you study at London South Bank University but not at Bangor University?

London South Bank University teaches 31 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including Building & Construction, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, General Engineering and 23 more.

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Bangor University329 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses