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Bangor University

Bangor · QS World #567

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University of Huddersfield

Huddersfield · QS World #521

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/9

Bangor

scored higher in 4 categories

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5/9

Huddersfield

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Huddersfield leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, graduate salary, courses). Bangor University is ahead on ranking, satisfaction, international, scholarship.

Bangor University vs University of Huddersfield at a glance

Bangor University and University of Huddersfield both teach 36 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Music and Business Studies. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; University of Huddersfield offers 413 courses across 76 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £18,700 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £300 a year cheaper.

Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Huddersfield is higher in 14 and Bangor University in 12, with 4 about level. The widest gap is in Pharmacology: £28,500 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £37,500 from University of Huddersfield. Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bangor University is higher in 18 and University of Huddersfield in 11, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#567
QS World
#521
#501
THE World
#501
#46
Guardian UK
#51
1884
Established
1841
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 Huddersfield

87%
81.8%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
79.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.5%
18.2%

International

International student share

329
413

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%
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Huddersfield

49 countries · 18.2% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.6%
  • 🇮🇳India18.4%
  • 🇨🇳China16.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.9%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.5%

Subjects

36 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 Huddersfield

Also taught at both: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health & Social Care, Media & Film Studies, Drama & Theatre, Economics, Pharmacy, Adult Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Creative Writing, Human Geography & Environment, Social Policy & Public Policy, Children's Nursing, Linguistics, Mental Health Nursing, Politics & International Relations, Dentistry, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Pharmacology, Midwifery.

Only at Bangor University

Only at University of Huddersfield

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 Huddersfield
£17,600

University of Huddersfield is about £400 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bangor University
£19,000
University of Huddersfield
£18,700

University of Huddersfield is about £300 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 Huddersfield

  • Teacher Training

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Music

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    82%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction77%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    80%Satisfaction72%

  • Design & Fashion

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    100%Satisfaction82%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    97%Satisfaction75%

  • Law

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

  • Information Systems & Data Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    90%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • Biology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    86%Satisfaction79%

  • English Literature

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    95%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 30 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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FAQ

Bangor University vs University of Huddersfield: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £18,700 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £300 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 Huddersfield?

Both universities teach 36 subject areas: Teacher Training, Music, Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Law, Information Systems & Data Science, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Biology, English Literature and 24 more.

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

Teacher Training graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, and £26,000 from University of Huddersfield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Bangor University and 85% at University of Huddersfield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bangor University or University of Huddersfield offer more courses?

University of Huddersfield lists 413 courses on CourseOptions and Bangor University lists 329 courses.

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

Bangor University teaches 16 subject areas that University of Huddersfield does not, including Zoology & Animal Biology, Welsh Studies, Ancient Languages, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, English Language, Medicine and 8 more.

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

University of Huddersfield teaches 40 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including Education Studies, Chemistry, Nursing (General), Management, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and 32 more.

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Bangor University329 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Huddersfield413 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses