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Bangor University

Bangor · QS World #567

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Open University

None · THE World #801

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.

5/8

Bangor

scored higher in 5 categories

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3/8

Open

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Bangor University leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, international, scholarship). Open University is ahead on satisfaction, graduate salary, courses.

Bangor University vs Open University at a glance

Bangor University and Open University both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Computer Science and Law. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; Open University offers 337 courses across 68 subject areas.

Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Open University is higher in 27 and Bangor University in 3. The widest gap is in Economics: £20,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £33,500 from Open University. Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Open University is higher in 14 and Bangor University in 11, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#567
QS World
—
#501
THE World
#801
#46
Guardian UK
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1884
Established
1969
No
Russell Group
No
—
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

Open University

87%
89.8%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£29,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
72.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.5%
0.2%

International

International student share

329
337

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%
VS

Open

25 countries · 0.2% international

  • 🇩🇪Germany8.9%
  • 🌐Cyprus (European Union)6.7%
  • 🇫🇷France6.7%
  • 🇨🇳China4.4%
  • 🇮🇳India4.4%

Subjects

35 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

Open University

Also taught at both: Accounting, Biology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Geography & Environment, Design & Fashion, Economics, Linguistics, Philosophy, Politics & International Relations, Health & Social Care, Information Systems & Data Science, Physical Geography & Climate, Biomedical Sciences, Creative Writing, Social Policy & Public Policy, Geography (General), Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Mental Health Nursing.

Only at Bangor University

Only at Open 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
Open University
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for Open University yet.

Postgraduate

Bangor University
£19,000
Open University
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for Open University yet.

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

Open University

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    80%Satisfaction91%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    86%Satisfaction96%

  • History

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    93%Satisfaction93%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction88%

  • Childhood & Youth Studies

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    92%Satisfaction90%

  • Ancient Languages

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    95%Satisfaction93%

  • Music

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    82%Satisfaction94%

  • English Language

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    100%Satisfaction93%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    93%Satisfaction92%

  • English Literature

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

  • Environmental Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    84%Satisfaction85%

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

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

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 Open University: common questions

What subjects can you study at both Bangor University and Open University?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Teacher Training, Computer Science, Law, History, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Ancient Languages, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music, English Language, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 23 more.

Is Bangor University or Open University better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £32,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, and £33,500 from Open University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 80% at Bangor University and 91% at Open University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bangor University or Open University offer more courses?

Open University lists 337 courses on CourseOptions and Bangor University lists 329 courses.

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

Bangor University teaches 17 subject areas that Open University does not, including Zoology & Animal Biology, Welsh Studies, Ecology & Conservation, Business Studies, Media & Film Studies, Drama & Theatre, Medicine, Dentistry and 9 more.

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

Open University teaches 33 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including Business & Management (General), Humanities, General Engineering, Mathematics, Education Studies, Social Work, Computing & IT, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 25 more.

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Bangor University329 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Open University337 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses