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Bangor University

Bangor · QS World #567

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University of Reading

Reading · QS World #196

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

Reading

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Bangor University vs University of Reading at a glance

Bangor University and University of Reading both teach 36 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Finance & Actuarial Science and Economics. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £25,850 at University of Reading: Bangor University is about £7,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £26,450 at University of Reading: Bangor University is about £7,450 a year cheaper.

Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Reading is higher in 25 and Bangor University in 2. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £22,500 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £39,500 from University of Reading. Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bangor University is higher in 14 and University of Reading in 12, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#567
QS World
#196
#501
THE World
#201
#46
Guardian UK
#33
1884
Established
1892
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 Reading

87%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£35,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.5%
18%

International

International student share

329
448

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
1

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

Reading

96 countries · 18% international

  • 🇨🇳China26%
  • 🇮🇳India6.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%

Subjects

36 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 Reading

Also taught at both: Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Philosophy, Accounting, Computer Science, Environmental Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Human Geography & Environment, Pharmacy, English Language, Medical Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Physical Geography & Climate, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biology, Creative Writing, Drama & Theatre, Pharmacology, Linguistics, Social Policy & Public Policy.

Only at Bangor University

Only at University of Reading

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 Reading
£25,850

Bangor University is about £7,850 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bangor University
£19,000
University of Reading
£26,450

Bangor University is about £7,450 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 Reading

  • Teacher Training

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    89%Satisfaction77%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Economics

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    98%Satisfaction82%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Zoology & Animal Biology

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction90%

  • History

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    93%Satisfaction95%

  • Ancient Languages

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    95%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    85%Satisfaction83%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£39,500
    83%Satisfaction79%

  • English Literature

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    95%Satisfaction91%

  • Marketing

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    83%Satisfaction76%

  • Geology & Earth Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    81%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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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 Reading

The Sporting Excellence Scholarship

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FAQ

Bangor University vs University of Reading: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £25,850 at University of Reading: Bangor University is about £7,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £26,450 at University of Reading: Bangor University is about £7,450 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 Reading?

Both universities teach 36 subject areas: Teacher Training, Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Law, Zoology & Animal Biology, History, Ancient Languages, Psychology (General), Business Studies, English Literature, Marketing, Childhood & Youth Studies and 24 more.

Is Bangor University or University of Reading 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 Reading. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Bangor University and 77% at University of Reading. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bangor University or University of Reading offer more courses?

University of Reading lists 448 courses on CourseOptions and Bangor University lists 329 courses.

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

Bangor University teaches 16 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including Welsh Studies, Music, Information Systems & Data Science, Medicine, Dentistry, Forestry & Arboriculture, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Adult Nursing and 8 more.

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

University of Reading teaches 34 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, Mathematics, Agriculture & Land Management, Chemistry, Management, Food Science, Information & Library Studies and 26 more.

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Bangor University329 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Reading448 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses