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Bangor University

Bangor · QS World #567

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University of Glasgow

Glasgow · QS World #80

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.

2/11

Bangor

scored higher in 2 categories

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9/11

Glasgow

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Glasgow leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). Bangor University is ahead on satisfaction, scholarship.

Bangor University vs University of Glasgow at a glance

Bangor University and University of Glasgow both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, History and Law. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £3,840 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Glasgow is higher in 26 and Bangor University in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £20,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £34,500 from University of Glasgow. Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bangor University is higher in 15 and University of Glasgow in 13, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#567
QS World
#80
#501
THE World
#84
#46
Guardian UK
#12
1884
Established
1451
No
Russell Group
Yes
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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 Glasgow

87%
86.1%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£36,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.5%
35.9%

International

International student share

329
1022

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
4

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

Glasgow

121 countries · 35.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China51.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States7.4%
  • 🇮🇳India7%
  • 🌐Kuwait1.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong1.5%

Subjects

42 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 Glasgow

Also taught at both: Zoology & Animal Biology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Geography & Environment, Drama & Theatre, Accounting, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Welsh Studies, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Health & Social Care, Dentistry, Environmental Sciences, Medicine, Creative Writing, Design & Fashion, Medical Sciences, Geography (General), Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Linguistics, Marketing, Pharmacology, Mental Health Nursing.

Only at Bangor University

Only at University of Glasgow

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 Glasgow
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Glasgow yet.

Postgraduate

Bangor University
£19,000
University of Glasgow
£15,160

University of Glasgow is about £3,840 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 Glasgow

  • Teacher Training

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    89%Satisfaction92%

  • History

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    93%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    85%Satisfaction91%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Information Systems & Data Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • English Literature

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    95%Satisfaction93%

  • Economics

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    98%Satisfaction79%

  • Music

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    82%Satisfaction95%

  • Ancient Languages

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    95%Satisfaction97%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    80%Satisfaction85%

  • English Language

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    100%Satisfaction94%

Showing the 12 largest of 32 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 Glasgow

Minerva Scholarships

£22,000

Deadline: N/A

Excellence Bursaries

100%

Deadline: N/A

Travel Bursaries

£50

Deadline: N/A

School of Computing Science postgraduate research excellence bursaries

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FAQ

Bangor University vs University of Glasgow: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £3,840 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 Glasgow?

Both universities teach 42 subject areas: Teacher Training, History, Law, Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations, Information Systems & Data Science, English Literature, Economics, Music, Ancient Languages, Computer Science, English Language and 30 more.

Is Bangor University or University of Glasgow 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 Glasgow. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Bangor University and 92% at University of Glasgow. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bangor University or University of Glasgow offer more courses?

University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and Bangor University lists 329 courses.

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

Bangor University teaches 10 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including Biology, Forestry & Arboriculture, Pharmacy, Physical Geography & Climate, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Heritage & Conservation, Learning Disabilities Nursing and 2 more.

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

University of Glasgow teaches 55 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including Management, Spanish & Portuguese, Mathematics, Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages, Physics, Theology & Religious Studies, Celtic Studies and 47 more.

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Bangor University329 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses