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Bangor University

Bangor · QS World #567

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University of Leicester

Leicester · QS World #314

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.

3/10

Bangor

scored higher in 3 categories

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7/10

Leicester

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Leicester leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Bangor University is ahead on established, satisfaction, international.

Bangor University vs University of Leicester at a glance

Bangor University and University of Leicester both teach 32 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Ancient Languages. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £25,100 at University of Leicester: Bangor University is about £7,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leicester is higher in 22 and Bangor University in 2. The widest gap is in Finance & Actuarial Science: £22,500 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £33,000 from University of Leicester. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Leicester is higher in 15 and Bangor University in 9.

World & National Rankings

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

#567
QS World
#314
#501
THE World
#192
#46
Guardian UK
#30
1884
Established
1921
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 Leicester

87%
86.2%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
79%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.5%
19.3%

International

International student share

329
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
28

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

Leicester

81 countries · 19.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India36.3%
  • 🇨🇦Canada14.8%
  • 🇨🇳China9.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.9%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates1.9%

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 Leicester

Also taught at both: Accounting, Marketing, Environmental Sciences, Human Geography & Environment, Medicine, Creative Writing, Geography (General), Health & Social Care, Linguistics, Physical Geography & Climate, Adult Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Medical Sciences, Pharmacy, Children's Nursing, Medical Imaging, Midwifery.

Only at Bangor University

Only at University of Leicester

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 Leicester
£25,100

Bangor University is about £7,100 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bangor University
£19,000
University of Leicester
No data

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

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 Leicester

  • Law

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

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    80%Satisfaction83%

  • Ancient Languages

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    95%Satisfaction97%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    97%Satisfaction83%

  • History

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    90%Satisfaction92%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • Geology & Earth Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    81%Satisfaction96%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    82%Satisfaction93%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    85%Satisfaction82%

  • English Literature

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    95%Satisfaction84%

Showing the 12 largest of 26 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

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 Leicester

International Undergraduate Tuition Fee Waiver

100%

Deadline: N/A

ULSB International Deans Scholarship

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Leicester-King Power Thai Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bangor University vs University of Leicester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £25,100 at University of Leicester: Bangor University is about £7,100 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 Leicester?

Both universities teach 32 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Ancient Languages, Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, History, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Geology & Earth Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Psychology (General) and 20 more.

Is Bangor University or University of Leicester better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, and £25,000 from University of Leicester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at Bangor University and 85% at University of Leicester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bangor University or University of Leicester offer more courses?

University of Leicester lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Bangor University lists 329 courses.

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

Bangor University teaches 20 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Teacher Training, Zoology & Animal Biology, Welsh Studies, Ecology & Conservation, Music, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biology, Design & Fashion and 12 more.

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

University of Leicester teaches 40 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Business & Management (General), Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, General Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and 32 more.

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Bangor University329 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Leicester351 courses · 28 scholarshipsBrowse Courses