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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Bangor University

Bangor · QS World #567

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University of Cumbria

Lancaster · Guardian UK #101

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/7

Bangor

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

1/7

Cumbria

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Bangor University leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, courses, scholarship). University of Cumbria is ahead on employment.

Bangor University vs University of Cumbria at a glance

Bangor University and University of Cumbria both teach 25 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Childhood & Youth Studies and Zoology & Animal Biology. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £2,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £16,900 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £2,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bangor University is higher in 14 and University of Cumbria in 5, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £23,500 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £17,000 from University of Cumbria. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bangor University is higher in 14 and University of Cumbria in 8.

World & National Rankings

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

#567
QS World
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#501
THE World
—
#46
Guardian UK
#101
1884
Established
2007
No
Russell Group
No
—
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 Cumbria

87%
80.5%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
89.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.5%
2.6%

International

International student share

329
136

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
1

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

Cumbria

14 countries · 2.6% international

  • 🇨🇦Canada14.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.6%
  • 🇩🇪Germany8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland8.5%

Subjects

25 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 Cumbria

Also taught at both: Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Biomedical Sciences, Adult Nursing, Health & Social Care, Medical Imaging, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Physical Geography & Climate, Children's Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing.

Only at Bangor University

Only at University of Cumbria

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 Cumbria
£16,000

University of Cumbria is about £2,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bangor University
£19,000
University of Cumbria
£16,900

University of Cumbria is about £2,100 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 Cumbria

  • Teacher Training

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    89%Satisfaction82%

  • Zoology & Animal Biology

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction88%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    93%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    86%Satisfaction95%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    83%Satisfaction89%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • Design & Fashion

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    100%Satisfaction74%

  • Forestry & Arboriculture

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    94%Satisfaction92%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    88%Satisfaction70%

  • Environmental Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    84%Satisfaction77%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    95%Satisfaction77%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 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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Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Master's Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Pantyfedwen Student Scholarships

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Refugee Scholarship

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University of Cumbria

Future Talent Award

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bangor University vs University of Cumbria: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £2,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £16,900 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £2,100 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 Cumbria?

Both universities teach 25 subject areas: Teacher Training, Childhood & Youth Studies, Zoology & Animal Biology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law, Business Studies, Ecology & Conservation, Welsh Studies, Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Forestry & Arboriculture and 13 more.

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

Teacher Training graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, and £25,000 from University of Cumbria. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Bangor University and 82% at University of Cumbria. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bangor University or University of Cumbria offer more courses?

Bangor University lists 329 courses on CourseOptions and University of Cumbria lists 136 courses.

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

Bangor University teaches 27 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Ancient Languages, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Music, English Literature, History, Accounting, Biology and 19 more.

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

University of Cumbria teaches 15 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Nursing (General), Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Education Studies and 7 more.

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Bangor University329 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Cumbria136 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses