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Bangor University

Bangor · QS World #567

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University of Lincoln

Lincoln · QS World #851

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.

4/10

Bangor

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

6/10

Lincoln

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Bangor University vs University of Lincoln at a glance

Bangor University and University of Lincoln both teach 38 subject areas, the largest being Zoology & Animal Biology, Computer Science and Law. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: Bangor University is about £300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £18,800 at University of Lincoln, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Lincoln is higher in 17 and Bangor University in 13. The widest gap is in Biology: £20,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £25,000 from University of Lincoln. Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bangor University is higher in 19 and University of Lincoln 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
#851
#501
THE World
#601
#46
Guardian UK
#38
1884
Established
1861
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 Lincoln

87%
84.2%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.5%
20.5%

International

International student share

329
343

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
21

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

Lincoln

47 countries · 20.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan24.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria22.2%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam2.4%
  • 🇨🇳China2.2%

Subjects

38 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 Lincoln

Also taught at both: Politics & International Relations, Biology, English Literature, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacology, Accounting, Creative Writing, Human Geography & Environment, Philosophy, Drama & Theatre, Finance & Actuarial Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Marketing, Economics, Medicine, Geography (General), Heritage & Conservation, Pharmacy, Physical Geography & Climate, Social Policy & Public Policy, Medical Imaging, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery.

Only at Bangor University

Only at University of Lincoln

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 Lincoln
£18,300

Bangor University is about £300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bangor University
£19,000
University of Lincoln
£18,800

About the same.

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 Lincoln

  • Zoology & Animal Biology

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    82%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    80%Satisfaction73%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • Design & Fashion

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    100%Satisfaction87%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    93%Satisfaction95%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    97%Satisfaction85%

  • History

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    93%Satisfaction83%

  • Music

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    82%Satisfaction95%

  • Psychology (General)

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

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    89%Satisfaction75%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    82%Satisfaction77%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction73%

Showing the 12 largest of 32 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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Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Master's Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Pantyfedwen Student Scholarships

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Refugee Scholarship

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University of Lincoln

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Canada Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

European Union Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

South Asia Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

South East Asia Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bangor University vs University of Lincoln: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: Bangor University is about £300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £18,800 at University of Lincoln, so the two cost about the same. 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 Lincoln?

Both universities teach 38 subject areas: Zoology & Animal Biology, Computer Science, Law, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, History, Music, Psychology (General), Ecology & Conservation, Media & Film Studies and 26 more.

Is Bangor University or University of Lincoln better for Zoology & Animal Biology?

Zoology & Animal Biology graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, and £18,500 from University of Lincoln. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Bangor University and 87% at University of Lincoln. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bangor University or University of Lincoln offer more courses?

University of Lincoln lists 343 courses on CourseOptions and Bangor University lists 329 courses.

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

Bangor University teaches 14 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Teacher Training, Welsh Studies, Ancient Languages, Environmental Sciences, English Language, Information Systems & Data Science, Linguistics, Dentistry and 6 more.

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

University of Lincoln teaches 43 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Animal Science, Journalism, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Film Production & Cinematography, Mechanical Engineering and 35 more.

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Bangor University329 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Lincoln343 courses · 21 scholarshipsBrowse Courses