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Bangor University

Bangor · QS World #567

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University of Bristol

Bristol · QS World #57

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/11

Bangor

scored higher in 1 category

VS

10/11

Bristol

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bristol leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Bangor University is ahead on employment.

Bangor University vs University of Bristol at a glance

Bangor University and University of Bristol both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Law, Economics and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; University of Bristol offers 479 courses across 83 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £31,300 at University of Bristol: Bangor University is about £13,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £28,460 at University of Bristol: Bangor University is about £9,460 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bristol is higher in 21 and Bangor University in 3. The widest gap is in Economics: £20,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £42,000 from University of Bristol. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bangor University is higher in 12 and University of Bristol in 12, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#567
QS World
#57
#501
THE World
#80
#46
Guardian UK
#13
1884
Established
1876
No
Russell Group
Yes
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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

University of Bristol

87%
88%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£43,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
77.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.5%
33.6%

International

International student share

329
479

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
54

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

Bristol

104 countries · 33.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China53.5%
  • 🇮🇳India7.2%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.8%

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 Bristol

Also taught at both: Sociology & Criminology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Drama & Theatre, Philosophy, Physical Geography & Climate, Business Studies, Medicine, Biology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Marketing, Pharmacology, Creative Writing, Information Systems & Data Science, Linguistics, Geography (General), Health & Social Care.

Only at Bangor University

Only at University of Bristol

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 Bristol
£31,300

Bangor University is about £13,300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bangor University
£19,000
University of Bristol
£28,460

Bangor University is about £9,460 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 Bristol

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£42,000
    98%Satisfaction81%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    97%Satisfaction83%

  • Zoology & Animal Biology

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    82%Satisfaction96%

  • Ancient Languages

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    95%Satisfaction91%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£48,000
    80%Satisfaction93%

  • Geology & Earth Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    81%Satisfaction92%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • History

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    93%Satisfaction90%

  • Music

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    82%Satisfaction99%

  • Social Policy & Public Policy

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    88%Satisfaction85%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    85%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 26 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 Bristol

Black Heritage PhD Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Black heritage PhD scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships for applicants of Black heritage

100%

Deadline: N/A

British Council scholarships for Women

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bangor University vs University of Bristol: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £31,300 at University of Bristol: Bangor University is about £13,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £28,460 at University of Bristol: Bangor University is about £9,460 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 Bristol?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Law, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Zoology & Animal Biology, Ancient Languages, Computer Science, Geology & Earth Sciences, Politics & International Relations, History, Music, Social Policy & Public Policy, Welsh Studies and 23 more.

Is Bangor University or University of Bristol better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, and £35,000 from University of Bristol. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at Bangor University and 87% at University of Bristol. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bangor University or University of Bristol offer more courses?

University of Bristol lists 479 courses on CourseOptions and Bangor University lists 329 courses.

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

Bangor University teaches 17 subject areas that University of Bristol does not, including Teacher Training, Ecology & Conservation, English Literature, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Environmental Sciences, English Language, Forestry & Arboriculture, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 9 more.

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

University of Bristol teaches 48 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including Mathematics, Management, Physics, Anatomy & Pathology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, English Studies, Business & Management (General) and 40 more.

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Bangor University329 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Bristol479 courses · 54 scholarshipsBrowse Courses