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Bangor University

Bangor · QS World #567

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth · QS World #662

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

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6/10

Portsmouth

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Bangor University vs University of Portsmouth at a glance

Bangor University and University of Portsmouth both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £400 a year cheaper.

Of the 36 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Portsmouth is higher in 27 and Bangor University in 6, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £20,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £30,500 from University of Portsmouth. Of the 36 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bangor University is higher in 18 and University of Portsmouth in 17, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#567
QS World
#662
#501
THE World
#401
#46
Guardian UK
#55
1884
Established
1869
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 Portsmouth

87%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.5%
24.5%

International

International student share

329
446

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
5

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

Portsmouth

96 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India22.1%
  • 🇨🇳China11.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
  • 🌐Kuwait7.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%

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 Portsmouth

Also taught at both: History, Marketing, Ecology & Conservation, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Geology & Earth Sciences, Creative Writing, English Language, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Linguistics, Dentistry, Environmental Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Drama & Theatre, Information Systems & Data Science, Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Pharmacy, Human Geography & Environment, Pharmacology, Physical Geography & Climate, Medical Imaging.

Only at Bangor University

Only at University of Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth
£17,900

About the same.

Postgraduate

Bangor University
£19,000
University of Portsmouth
£18,600

University of Portsmouth is about £400 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 Portsmouth

  • Teacher Training

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    89%Satisfaction68%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    97%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    80%Satisfaction82%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    83%Satisfaction85%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Ancient Languages

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    95%Satisfaction82%

  • Design & Fashion

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    100%Satisfaction83%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    83%Satisfaction93%

  • Childhood & Youth Studies

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    92%Satisfaction85%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    93%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 36 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 Portsmouth

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

£3,000

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Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship

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Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

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Sanctuary Language Bursary

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Sanctuary Scholarship

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FAQ

Bangor University vs University of Portsmouth: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £400 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 Portsmouth?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Teacher Training, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Ancient Languages, Design & Fashion, Accounting, Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 28 more.

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

Teacher Training graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, and £27,500 from University of Portsmouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Bangor University and 68% at University of Portsmouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bangor University or University of Portsmouth offer more courses?

University of Portsmouth lists 446 courses on CourseOptions and Bangor University lists 329 courses.

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

Bangor University teaches 12 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including Zoology & Animal Biology, Welsh Studies, Medicine, Forestry & Arboriculture, Medical Sciences, Children's Nursing, Geography (General), Health & Social Care and 4 more.

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

University of Portsmouth teaches 44 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including Management, Building & Construction, Education Studies, Business & Management (General), General Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mechanical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography and 36 more.

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Bangor University329 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Portsmouth446 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses