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Bangor University

Bangor · QS World #567

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University of East London

London · 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.

6/10

Bangor

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

4/10

East London

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Bangor University leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, graduate salary, scholarship). University of East London is ahead on satisfaction, employment, international, courses.

Bangor University vs University of East London at a glance

Bangor University and University of East London both teach 28 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Childhood & Youth Studies and Design & Fashion. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; University of East London offers 386 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £2,440 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £17,220 at University of East London: University of East London is about £1,780 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bangor University is higher in 10 and University of East London in 9, with 6 about level. The widest gap is in Childhood & Youth Studies: £18,500 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £31,000 from University of East London. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of East London is higher in 18 and Bangor University in 7.

World & National Rankings

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

#567
QS World
#1001
#501
THE World
#1001
#46
Guardian UK
#111
1884
Established
1892
No
Russell Group
No
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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 East London

87%
89.4%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
78.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.5%
49.4%

International

International student share

329
386

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

East London

76 countries · 49.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India60.2%
  • 🌐Nepal18.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria2.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka1.7%

Subjects

28 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 East London

Also taught at both: Geology & Earth Sciences, Drama & Theatre, Politics & International Relations, Marketing, Economics, Biomedical Sciences, Information Systems & Data Science, Human Geography & Environment, Pharmacology, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Health & Social Care, Midwifery.

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 East London
£15,560

University of East London is about £2,440 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bangor University
£19,000
University of East London
£17,220

University of East London is about £1,780 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 East London

  • Teacher Training

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    89%Satisfaction93%
  • Childhood & Youth Studies

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    92%Satisfaction100%
  • Design & Fashion

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    100%Satisfaction84%
  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction89%
  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    93%Satisfaction86%
  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    80%Satisfaction95%
  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction93%
  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    97%Satisfaction80%
  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction96%
  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction92%
  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction93%
  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    88%Satisfaction87%

Showing the 12 largest of 25 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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Pantyfedwen Student Scholarships

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Refugee Scholarship

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FAQ

Bangor University vs University of East London: common questions

Is Bangor University or University of East London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £2,440 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £17,220 at University of East London: University of East London is about £1,780 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 East London?

Both universities teach 28 subject areas: Teacher Training, Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Accounting, Business Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sociology & Criminology and 16 more.

Is Bangor University or University of East London better for Teacher Training?

Teacher Training graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, and £32,000 from University of East London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Bangor University and 93% at University of East London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bangor University or University of East London offer more courses?

University of East London lists 386 courses on CourseOptions and Bangor University lists 329 courses.

What can you study at Bangor University but not at University of East London?

Bangor University teaches 24 subject areas that University of East London does not, including Zoology & Animal Biology, Welsh Studies, Ancient Languages, Ecology & Conservation, English Literature, History, Biology, Environmental Sciences and 16 more.

What can you study at University of East London but not at Bangor University?

University of East London teaches 36 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including Education Studies, Civil Engineering, Building & Construction, Business & Management (General), General Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Film Production & Cinematography, Management and 28 more.

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