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Bangor University

Bangor · QS World #567

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University of Dundee

Dundee · QS World #447

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.

2/10

Bangor

scored higher in 2 categories

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8/10

Dundee

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Dundee leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses). Bangor University is ahead on international, scholarship.

Bangor University vs University of Dundee at a glance

Bangor University and University of Dundee both teach 32 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Law and Economics. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; University of Dundee offers 498 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £23,150 at University of Dundee: Bangor University is about £5,150 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £23,700 at University of Dundee: Bangor University is about £4,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Dundee is higher in 16 and Bangor University in 3, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £20,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £29,500 from University of Dundee. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Dundee is higher in 12 and Bangor University in 5, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#567
QS World
#447
#501
THE World
#301
#46
Guardian UK
#37
1884
Established
1881
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 Dundee

87%
90.1%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£35,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
83.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.5%
17.8%

International

International student share

329
498

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

Dundee

75 countries · 17.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India15.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China10.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.1%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.4%

Subjects

32 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 Dundee

Also taught at both: Accounting, Philosophy, Biomedical Sciences, Medicine, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biology, Marketing, Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Creative Writing, Geography (General), Information Systems & Data Science, Mental Health Nursing, Pharmacology, Medical Sciences.

Only at Bangor University

Only at University of Dundee

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 Dundee
£23,150

Bangor University is about £5,150 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bangor University
£19,000
University of Dundee
£23,700

Bangor University is about £4,700 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 Dundee

  • Teacher Training

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    86%Satisfaction92%

  • Economics

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    98%Satisfaction74%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    83%Satisfaction80%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    85%Satisfaction91%

  • Environmental Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    84%Satisfaction95%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    83%Satisfaction96%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    80%Satisfaction97%

  • Design & Fashion

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    100%Satisfaction87%

  • History

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    90%Satisfaction83%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    95%Satisfaction95%

Showing the 12 largest of 20 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Bangor University

Canadian Centennial Scholarship Fund (CCSF)

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Commonwealth Master's Scholarship

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Refugee Scholarship

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FAQ

Bangor University vs University of Dundee: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £23,150 at University of Dundee: Bangor University is about £5,150 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £23,700 at University of Dundee: Bangor University is about £4,700 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 Dundee?

Both universities teach 32 subject areas: Teacher Training, Law, Economics, Business Studies, Dentistry, Psychology (General), Zoology & Animal Biology, Ecology & Conservation, Environmental Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Design & Fashion and 20 more.

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

Teacher Training graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, and £32,500 from University of Dundee. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Bangor University and 90% at University of Dundee. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bangor University or University of Dundee offer more courses?

University of Dundee lists 498 courses on CourseOptions and Bangor University lists 329 courses.

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

Bangor University teaches 20 subject areas that University of Dundee does not, including Welsh Studies, Ancient Languages, Geology & Earth Sciences, Music, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Literature, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Drama & Theatre and 12 more.

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

University of Dundee teaches 38 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including English Studies, Mathematics, Nursing (General), Business & Management (General), Forensic Science, Anatomy & Pathology, Business Information Systems, Civil Engineering and 30 more.

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Bangor University329 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Dundee498 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses