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Bangor University

Bangor · QS World #567

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University of Greenwich

London · QS World #791

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

Greenwich

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Bangor University vs University of Greenwich at a glance

Bangor University and University of Greenwich both teach 32 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Computer Science and Business Studies. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; University of Greenwich offers 272 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £17,980 at University of Greenwich, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £19,450 at University of Greenwich: Bangor University is about £450 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Greenwich is higher in 22 and Bangor University in 4, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £20,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £28,000 from University of Greenwich. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bangor University is higher in 14 and University of Greenwich in 13, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#567
QS World
#791
#501
THE World
#601
#46
Guardian UK
#79
1884
Established
1890
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Bangor University

University of Greenwich

87%
84.6%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
78.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.5%
34.6%

International

International student share

329
272

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
19

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

Greenwich

101 countries · 34.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India51.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.9%
  • 🌐Nepal4.2%

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 Greenwich

Also taught at both: English Literature, History, Accounting, Design & Fashion, Creative Writing, Pharmacology, Drama & Theatre, Economics, Environmental Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Linguistics, Politics & International Relations, Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Pharmacy, Children's Nursing, Midwifery.

Only at Bangor University

Only at University of Greenwich

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 Greenwich
£17,980

About the same.

Postgraduate

Bangor University
£19,000
University of Greenwich
£19,450

Bangor University is about £450 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 Greenwich

  • Teacher Training

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    80%Satisfaction77%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    83%Satisfaction84%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    97%Satisfaction96%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    88%Satisfaction80%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Ancient Languages

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    95%Satisfaction93%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    83%Satisfaction86%

  • Marketing

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    83%Satisfaction79%

  • Music

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction92%

  • Biology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    86%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 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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Commonwealth Master's Scholarship

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Pantyfedwen Student Scholarships

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Refugee Scholarship

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University of Greenwich

Stephen Lawrence Scholarship (Architecture)

£19,580

Deadline: N/A

EU Bursary

£10,500

Deadline: N/A

Aziz Foundation Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bangor University vs University of Greenwich: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £17,980 at University of Greenwich, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £19,450 at University of Greenwich: Bangor University is about £450 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 Greenwich?

Both universities teach 32 subject areas: Teacher Training, Computer Science, Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Ancient Languages, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Marketing, Music, Biology and 20 more.

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

Does Bangor University or University of Greenwich offer more courses?

Bangor University lists 329 courses on CourseOptions and University of Greenwich lists 272 courses.

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

Bangor University teaches 20 subject areas that University of Greenwich does not, including Zoology & Animal Biology, Welsh Studies, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Language, Medicine, Social Policy & Public Policy and 12 more.

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

University of Greenwich teaches 40 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including Civil Engineering, Management, Healthcare Science, Education Studies, Mathematics, Biochemistry, General Engineering, Architecture and 32 more.

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Bangor University329 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Greenwich272 courses · 19 scholarshipsBrowse Courses