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Bangor University

Bangor · QS World #567

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Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen · QS World #1001

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.

5/10

Bangor

scored higher in 5 categories

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5/10

Robert Gordon

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Bangor University and Robert Gordon University are evenly matched: each leads in 5 of 10 categories where both have data. Bangor University is ahead on ranking, international, courses; Robert Gordon University on established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, scholarship.

Bangor University vs Robert Gordon University at a glance

Bangor University and Robert Gordon University both teach 21 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business Studies and Computer Science. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; Robert Gordon University offers 151 courses across 51 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £18,300 at Robert Gordon University: Bangor University is about £300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £19,060 at Robert Gordon University, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Robert Gordon University is higher in 12 and Bangor University in 5. The widest gap is in Pharmacy: £28,500 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £37,000 from Robert Gordon University. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Robert Gordon University is higher in 8 and Bangor University in 7, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#567
QS World
#1001
#501
THE World
#801
#46
Guardian UK
#81
1884
Established
1729
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Bangor University

Robert Gordon University

87%
87.9%

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%
88.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.5%
14.4%

International

International student share

329
151

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
43

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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Robert Gordon

48 countries · 14.4% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria36.2%
  • 🇮🇳India16.2%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana9.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%

Subjects

21 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

Robert Gordon University

Also taught at both: Marketing, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Children's Nursing, Health & Social Care, Medical Imaging.

Only at Bangor University

Only at Robert Gordon 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
Robert Gordon University
£18,300

Bangor University is about £300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bangor University
£19,000
Robert Gordon University
£19,060

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

Robert Gordon University

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    83%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    80%Satisfaction85%

  • Design & Fashion

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    100%Satisfaction93%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    97%Satisfaction77%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    82%Satisfaction93%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    83%Satisfaction93%

  • Pharmacy

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£37,000
    81%Satisfaction77%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    93%Satisfaction92%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    83%Satisfaction96%

  • Adult Nursing

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    70%Satisfaction80%

Showing the 12 largest of 17 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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Commonwealth Master's Scholarship

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Pantyfedwen Student Scholarships

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Refugee Scholarship

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Robert Gordon University

Bolashak Scholarship Programme

100%

Deadline: N/A

CONACyT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia)

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Postgraduate/PhD Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bangor University vs Robert Gordon University: common questions

Is Bangor University or Robert Gordon University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £18,300 at Robert Gordon University: Bangor University is about £300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £19,060 at Robert Gordon 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 Robert Gordon University?

Both universities teach 21 subject areas: Law, Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Pharmacy, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Information Systems & Data Science and 9 more.

Is Bangor University or Robert Gordon University better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, and £23,500 from Robert Gordon University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at Bangor University and 86% at Robert Gordon University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bangor University or Robert Gordon University offer more courses?

Bangor University lists 329 courses on CourseOptions and Robert Gordon University lists 151 courses.

What can you study at Bangor University but not at Robert Gordon University?

Bangor University teaches 31 subject areas that Robert Gordon University does not, including Teacher Training, Zoology & Animal Biology, Welsh Studies, Ancient Languages, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Music, Childhood & Youth Studies and 23 more.

What can you study at Robert Gordon University but not at Bangor University?

Robert Gordon University teaches 30 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including General Engineering, Information & Library Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Management, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Architecture, Building & Construction, Chemical Engineering and 22 more.

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Bangor University329 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Robert Gordon University151 courses · 43 scholarshipsBrowse Courses