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Bangor University

Bangor · QS World #567

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool · QS World #139

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/11

Bangor

scored higher in 1 category

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10/11

Liverpool

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Liverpool leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). Bangor University is ahead on scholarship.

Bangor University vs University of Liverpool at a glance

Bangor University and University of Liverpool both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Music, Sociology & Criminology and History. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; University of Liverpool offers 793 courses across 94 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: Bangor University is about £14,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: Bangor University is about £11,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Liverpool is higher in 24 and Bangor University in 5, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £20,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £29,000 from University of Liverpool. Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Liverpool is higher in 14 and Bangor University in 12, with 5 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#567
QS World
#139
#501
THE World
#143
#46
Guardian UK
#28
1884
Established
1881
No
Russell Group
Yes
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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 Liverpool

87%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£34,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
79.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.5%
24.1%

International

International student share

329
793

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
2

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

Liverpool

93 countries · 24.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China40.6%
  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%

Subjects

40 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 Liverpool

Also taught at both: Ecology & Conservation, Biology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, English Language, Accounting, Marketing, Medicine, Social Policy & Public Policy, Biomedical Sciences, Dentistry, Physical Geography & Climate, Environmental Sciences, Human Geography & Environment, Information Systems & Data Science, Medical Imaging, Pharmacology, Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Geography (General), Health & Social Care, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Pharmacy, Heritage & Conservation.

Only at Bangor University

Only at University of Liverpool

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 Liverpool
£32,000

Bangor University is about £14,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bangor University
£19,000
University of Liverpool
£30,000

Bangor University is about £11,000 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 Liverpool

  • Music

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    82%Satisfaction91%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • History

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    93%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    80%Satisfaction77%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    97%Satisfaction84%

  • Zoology & Animal Biology

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    82%Satisfaction88%

  • Philosophy

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    No dataSatisfaction89%

  • Economics

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    98%Satisfaction86%

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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Commonwealth Master's Scholarship

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Pantyfedwen Student Scholarships

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Refugee Scholarship

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool Advancement Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Postgraduate Opportunity Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bangor University vs University of Liverpool: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: Bangor University is about £14,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: Bangor University is about £11,000 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 Liverpool?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Music, Sociology & Criminology, History, Law, Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies, Business Studies, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Zoology & Animal Biology, Philosophy, Economics and 28 more.

Is Bangor University or University of Liverpool better for Music?

Music graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, and £19,000 from University of Liverpool. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Bangor University and 91% at University of Liverpool. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bangor University or University of Liverpool offer more courses?

University of Liverpool lists 793 courses on CourseOptions and Bangor University lists 329 courses.

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

Bangor University teaches 12 subject areas that University of Liverpool does not, including Teacher Training, Welsh Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Creative Writing, Linguistics, Forestry & Arboriculture, Medical Sciences, Adult Nursing and 4 more.

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

University of Liverpool teaches 54 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including Archaeology, Asian Languages & Studies, Mathematics, English Studies, Classical Studies, French, Italian, German & Scandinavian Studies and 46 more.

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Bangor University329 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Liverpool793 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses