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Bangor University

Bangor · QS World #567

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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen · QS World #288

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/9

Bangor

scored higher in 2 categories

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7/9

Aberdeen

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Aberdeen leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). Bangor University is ahead on international, scholarship.

Bangor University vs University of Aberdeen at a glance

Bangor University and University of Aberdeen both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Law and Economics. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: Bangor University is about £2,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: Bangor University is about £4,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Aberdeen is higher in 23 and Bangor University in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £20,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £31,000 from University of Aberdeen. Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Aberdeen is higher in 16 and Bangor University in 10.

World & National Rankings

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

#567
QS World
#288
#501
THE World
#201
#46
Guardian UK
#22
1884
Established
1495
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

University of Aberdeen

87%
89.2%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
78.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.5%
18.8%

International

International student share

329
597

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
3

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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Aberdeen

81 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇨🇳China20.2%
  • 🇮🇳India14.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%

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

University of Aberdeen

Also taught at both: Ecology & Conservation, Linguistics, Music, Philosophy, Human Geography & Environment, Environmental Sciences, Biology, Health & Social Care, Media & Film Studies, Medicine, Social Policy & Public Policy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Information Systems & Data Science, Biomedical Sciences, Creative Writing, Dentistry, Marketing, Pharmacology, Physical Geography & Climate, Heritage & Conservation.

Only at Bangor University

Only at University of Aberdeen

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
University of Aberdeen
£20,800

Bangor University is about £2,800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bangor University
£19,000
University of Aberdeen
£23,000

Bangor University is about £4,000 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

University of Aberdeen

  • Teacher Training

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    89%Satisfaction95%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    86%Satisfaction92%

  • Economics

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    98%Satisfaction90%

  • Ancient Languages

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    95%Satisfaction90%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    83%Satisfaction100%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    83%Satisfaction84%

  • History

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    93%Satisfaction92%

  • Zoology & Animal Biology

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction93%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    85%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)No data
    80%Satisfaction77%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    97%Satisfaction75%

Showing the 12 largest of 27 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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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bangor University vs University of Aberdeen: common questions

Is Bangor University or University of Aberdeen cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: Bangor University is about £2,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: Bangor University is about £4,000 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 University of Aberdeen?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Teacher Training, Law, Economics, Ancient Languages, Business Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, History, Zoology & Animal Biology, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 23 more.

Is Bangor University or University of Aberdeen better for Teacher Training?

Teacher Training graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, and £31,500 from University of Aberdeen. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Bangor University and 95% at University of Aberdeen. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bangor University or University of Aberdeen offer more courses?

University of Aberdeen lists 597 courses on CourseOptions and Bangor University lists 329 courses.

What can you study at Bangor University but not at University of Aberdeen?

Bangor University teaches 17 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Welsh Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Literature, Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, English Language, Forestry & Arboriculture, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 9 more.

What can you study at University of Aberdeen but not at Bangor University?

University of Aberdeen teaches 45 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including English Studies, Management, French, Anthropology, German & Scandinavian Studies, Chemical Engineering, Celtic Studies, Education Studies and 37 more.

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Bangor University329 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Aberdeen597 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses