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Bangor University

Bangor · QS World #567

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University of Lancashire

Preston · 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.

5/10

Bangor

scored higher in 5 categories

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5/10

Lancashire

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Bangor University and University of Lancashire are evenly matched: each leads in 5 of 10 categories where both have data. Bangor University is ahead on ranking, satisfaction, international; University of Lancashire on established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship.

Bangor University vs University of Lancashire at a glance

Bangor University and University of Lancashire both teach 33 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Law and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; University of Lancashire offers 363 courses across 82 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £17,330 at University of Lancashire: University of Lancashire is about £670 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £19,250 at University of Lancashire: Bangor University is about £250 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bangor University is higher in 14 and University of Lancashire in 13, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £22,500 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £35,000 from University of Lancashire. Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Lancashire is higher in 18 and Bangor University in 10.

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
#76
1884
Established
1828
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 Lancashire

87%
86.8%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.5%
20.5%

International

International student share

329
363

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
15

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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Lancashire

74 countries · 20.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.3%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates9.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8%
  • 🌐Nepal6.6%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.4%

Subjects

33 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 Lancashire

Also taught at both: Adult Nursing, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Literature, Biomedical Sciences, Dentistry, Media & Film Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Biology, Creative Writing, English Language, Health & Social Care, Marketing, Midwifery, Drama & Theatre, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Children's Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing.

Only at Bangor University

Only at University of Lancashire

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 Lancashire
£17,330

University of Lancashire is about £670 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bangor University
£19,000
University of Lancashire
£19,250

Bangor University is about £250 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 Lancashire

  • Teacher Training

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    89%Satisfaction96%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    93%Satisfaction96%

  • Music

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    82%Satisfaction98%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    80%Satisfaction71%

  • Medicine

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    93%Satisfaction71%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    97%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    85%Satisfaction90%

  • Ancient Languages

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    95%Satisfaction90%

  • Design & Fashion

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    100%Satisfaction97%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    83%Satisfaction96%

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 Lancashire

Fee Waiver Scholarship for Sanctuary Seekers

100%

Deadline: N/A

Care-experienced and Estranged Student Graduation Bursary

£500

Deadline: N/A

Degree Apprentice Care Leaver Bursary

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Deadline: N/A

Estranged Student Support

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Deadline: N/A

Journalism Innovation and Leadership PGCert Scholarship

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FAQ

Bangor University vs University of Lancashire: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £17,330 at University of Lancashire: University of Lancashire is about £670 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £19,250 at University of Lancashire: Bangor University is about £250 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 Lancashire?

Both universities teach 33 subject areas: Teacher Training, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Music, Computer Science, Medicine, Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Psychology (General), Ancient Languages, Design & Fashion, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 21 more.

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

Teacher Training graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, and £21,500 from University of Lancashire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Bangor University and 96% at University of Lancashire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bangor University or University of Lancashire offer more courses?

University of Lancashire lists 363 courses on CourseOptions and Bangor University lists 329 courses.

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

Bangor University teaches 19 subject areas that University of Lancashire does not, including Zoology & Animal Biology, Welsh Studies, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Linguistics and 11 more.

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

University of Lancashire teaches 49 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Business & Management (General), Social Work, Aerospace Engineering, Building & Construction, Games Design & Computer Animation, Management, Social Sciences (General) and 41 more.

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Bangor University329 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Lancashire363 courses · 15 scholarshipsBrowse Courses